Just one year ago, **Joseph Hong** from **Dynamic Taekwondo Wellington** stepped onto the mat at an **I TKD Grassroots Poomsae Event** as a red belt competitor, taking home a well-earned **silver medal**. Fast forward one year and Joseph has achieved his **Black Belt** and recently competed at the **Kukkiwon Cup**, where he delivered an outstanding…
**I TKD Kyorugi Seminar #17 – Tauranga** Join us for the 17th I TKD Seminar of 2026**, taking place from **14–16 July** at **Selwyn Ridge School, Tauranga**. This three-day Kyorugi seminar is a fantastic opportunity for athletes and coaches to develop their sparring skills, improve competition performance, and gain valuable insights from some of New…
What an incredible three days of learning, development, and networking at our I TKD Poomsae Seminar held in Tauranga from 7–9 July! Athletes and instructors travelled from clubs around New Zealand to take part in this fantastic event, making it another successful opportunity to grow and strengthen our Taekwondo community. A huge thank you to…
Following the Kukkiwon Cup, a number of dedicated Taekwondo practitioners took the opportunity to further their knowledge and skills by attending our I TKD Poomsae Seminar in Christchurch. The seminar was led by **Master Garry Carpenter** and **Master Anthony Chan**, who shared their extensive knowledge, experience, and insights into Poomsae judging, competition standards, and best…
Whether you’re looking to become a judge, referee, or simply expand your knowledge of Taekwondo competition, these seminars are for you! **Poomsae Judge Training Seminar** Saturday 5 September 9:00am – 12:00pm Selwyn Ridge School Tauranga $50 per person Learn the fundamentals of Poomsae judging, scoring, procedures, and competition protocols. Ideal for current and aspiring judges,…
EVENT UPDATE – WELLINGTON I TKD TOURNAMENT 2nd MAY Hi everyone, Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have made the difficult decision to postpone this weekend’s I TKD competition in Wellington. This was not an easy call to make, and I sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The new date will be announced as…
I Love TKD WORKSHOPS SUCCESS – TAURANGA OPEN WEEKEND What an incredible weekend of learning, development, and growth for our Taekwondo community! Friday 3rd April we kicked things off with our Referee Workshops (Poomsae & Kyorugi) – led by our amazing presenters and International Referees Diego Chiriff and Aaron Dean These sessions were a huge…
What an epic last I TKD Tournament for 2025! A huge thank you to Seungri TKD and Auckland TKD for being amazing joint host clubs – the atmosphere was incredible, the sportsmanship outstanding, and the memories unforgettable From kyorugi, poomsae, jumping front kicks, and finishing it all off with two Piñatas – it was the…
I TKD – Hamilton Grassroots Tournament What an absolutely amazing day we had in Hamilton at our I TKD Grassroots Tournament, proudly hosted by Waikato Taekwondo! The atmosphere was incredible from start to finish – so much support for the athletes, and fantastic backing for the host club. The positive feedback we received about what…
What an amazing start to our 2026 I TKD Grassroots Tournament Series! Our first tournament of the year was held in Waitoki, Auckland, with our fantastic host club Elite Taekwondo. As always, the Elite team looked after everyone so well, and we are incredibly grateful for their support in making today a great day. It…
