NPTHC - New Plymouth Taekwondo & Hapkido Club

30/08/2026

Due to illness and work commitments we dont have any available instructors for the kids class tonight, so are forced to cancel this class. The 6pm class will run as per normal.
Sorry for the inconvenience.

23/08/2026

Hi NPTHC members and supporters.

With the flu casusing disruptions in the community, I would like to just remind everyone that if you are showing any signs of a cold or flu, please dont come to classes. In this instance sharing is not caring!

18/08/2026

Simply said, a black belt indicates that you have mastered the fundamentals and that your learning is just getting started.

17/08/2026

2026 TNZ Nationals - 31st October

It is a great pleasure to invite you to the 2026 TNZ National Taekwondo Championships. Taekwondo New Zealand is committed to holding tournaments, events and seminars to encourage our sport to grow.

Up-to-date tournament information can be found at https://www.nzkukkiwoncup.co.nz/tnz-nationals

Entries Open: 1st September
Entries Close: 10pm Sunday 18th October.

17/08/2026

🥋 WHY JOIN NPTHC? 🥈

Learning to punch and kick is just one aspect of Taekwondo and Hapkido. It's all about developing lifelong skills. 💪

🥋 Confidence: Have faith in your own abilities and self.
🧠 Concentrate: Practice mental discipline and focus.
💪 Fitness: Boost your coordination, strength, flexibility, and balance.
🎯 Self-control: Acquire the ability to establish objectives and strive to meet them.
🤝 Respect: Develop respect for others, yourself, and your teachers.
🔥 Develop resilience by learning how to deal with difficulties and persevere through difficult times.
👊 Self-Defense: Gain awareness and useful skills to help you stay safe.
❤️ Relationships: Join a martial arts community that is encouraging and supportive.
🏆 Achievement: Establish objectives, obtain belts, and acknowledge your advancement.

And perhaps most significantly...

Taekwondo helps build better people, not just better martial artists. 🥋

There is something for everyone on the mats, whether you're searching for a new challenge, an activity for your child, or just a healthier way of living.

ADDITIONAL CLUB PERKS INCLUDE:
🎁Exciting prizes and rewards just for training

⛽Exclusive NPTHC fuel discounts

🏋️‍♀️Special rates for Gym Membership at Anytime Fitness

👕Discounts on Adidas apparel and sports gear (including for Football, Rugby, Athletics, Swimming, Hockey, Badminton, and more).

📩 Send us a message to learn how to begin!

29/07/2026

Vivid-pox, is it contiguous? Well only of you come to my wrist lock and pressure point class tonight for the senior belts and black-belts.
Got to admit I am looking forward to this class tonight.

20/07/2026

"Twenty years from now, your child won't remember the tablet they had... but they'll remember the confidence they gained, the friends they made, and the black belt they earned."

Classes Monday and Wednesdays
Kids (5yrs to 9yrs) 5:15pm to 5:50pm
Intermediate to adult (10yrs+) 6pm to 7:30pm
Bell Block Life Skills Centre, 155 Mangati Rd, Bell Block, New Plymouth.
www.npthc.co.nz

17/07/2026

I have put our club forward to host the New Plymouth seminar.

Taekwondo New Zealand High Performance Kyorugi Series

Following the Kyorugi Development Series, Taekwondo New Zealand is excited to launch a brand-new High Performance Kyorugi Series.

Designed for black belt athletes aged 12 years and over, along with coaches, these practical afternoon sessions are focused on preparing athletes for success at the highest level.

Each three-hour seminar provides an opportunity to learn, train and spar alongside athletes from clubs across New Zealand while gaining valuable insights from experienced national coaches.

Topics include:
- Latest WT Kyorugi Training Techniques
- Tactical Match Play
- Strength & Conditioning
- Scoring on Daedo, KPNP & Waychamp PSS
- Sparring Opportunities
- High Performance Athlete Development
- Nine locations nationwide
🕐 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Held immediately after the Kyorugi Development Seminar.
Participation
🥇 TNZ Gold Clubs – FREE
🥈 TNZ Silver Clubs – 5 free participants ($50 for each extra participant)
🥉 TNZ Bronze Clubs – $50 per participant

Further information, dates and registrations will be released shortly.

We look forward to seeing athletes from across the country training together throughout 2026.

14/07/2026

Unfortunately, due to all available instructors being unwell, we have to cancel classes again tonight.
We appologise for the inconvenience, but look forward to seeing you all next week.