Sipjin Taekwondo Palmerston North

Sipjin Taekwondo Palmerston North Endless Growth and Development Sipjin Taekwondo is a traditionally based, family-orientated club, teaching Taekwondo, the Korean Art of self-defence.

Sipjin Taekwondo is a club new to New Zealand after being a successful club in Australia run by Head Instructor Grand Master (GM) Craig Barrett who is a 7th Dan Black Belt. GM Barrett has been an international gold medalist, ten-time Australian Representative as Athlete, Captain, Coach and International Referee at international competitions including the World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships (Turk

ey, Egypt, Russia, Uzbekistan, Mexico, and Indonesia) and Oceania Championships (New Caledonia and Australia). The club also has another experienced Instructor Master Vivienne Barrett, 5th Dan, who is a former New Zealand representative and international medalist. She has medaled at multiple Oceania Championships and has experience in competing internationally at events such as in South Korea at the World Poomsae Championships and World Taekwondo Hamnadang (festival). She additionally was ranked 1st in her division when competing at the New South Wales State Championships and was a NSW Poomsae Representative and medalist at the Australian National Championships. Taekwondo is both an effective Martial Art and a modern-day Olympic Sport. At Sipjin Taekwondo we specialise in Traditional Taekwondo and self-defence. Our classes provide the opportunity for parents and children to train together and do a martial art as a family in the same class rather than having separate classes. Sipjin Taekwondo is one of the few places where whole families can learn, develop and train together, with classes being available for all ages, from 7yrs and up. The word ‘Sipjin’ comes from a traditional Taekwondo ideal meaning “endless development and growth, which are always affected by a systemic and orderly rule”. At Sipjin Taekwondo we believe in continual learning and striving to reach personal goals, two mantras that this club is based around and promotes within its teachings.

Just a reminder to bring all your protective equipment for training next week.
05/06/2026

Just a reminder to bring all your protective equipment for training next week.

No training on Monday due to the Kings Birthday Public Holiday. Have a great long weekend travel safe if you are going a...
29/05/2026

No training on Monday due to the Kings Birthday Public Holiday. Have a great long weekend travel safe if you are going away and we look forward to seeing everyone at training on Thursday.

This week Grand Master Barrett had the privilege of presenting Kylie with her 4th Poom certificate from Kukkiwon (World...
22/05/2026

This week Grand Master Barrett had the privilege of presenting Kylie with her 4th Poom certificate from Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters in South Korea). This makes Kylie the only person in New Zealand to hold this qualification. Congratulations Kylie.

On May 15, it was Taekwondo Masters Day. Sipjin Taekwondo would to thank all Taekwondo masters from around the world who...
16/05/2026

On May 15, it was Taekwondo Masters Day. Sipjin Taekwondo would to thank all Taekwondo masters from around the world who devote themselves to sharing the spirit and values of Taekwondo.
A Taekwondo master’s guidance goes far beyond techniques —it shapes character, courage, respect, and the direction of a student.
We would like to personally thank our Masters Grand Master Barrett (Sir) and Masters Barrett (Miss), Fountain and Kim for everything they do for the club.

Well done on making it through the first month for Term two. See you on Monday.
16/05/2026

Well done on making it through the first month for Term two. See you on Monday.

This week we will focus on Kyorgui. Please remember to bring your pads. See you at training and have an awesome week.
10/05/2026

This week we will focus on Kyorgui. Please remember to bring your pads. See you at training and have an awesome week.

Sorry no training tonight sir is unwell. Sorry for the inconvenience. See you next week.
06/05/2026

Sorry no training tonight sir is unwell. Sorry for the inconvenience. See you next week.

Well done this week at training getting back to basics and creating a strong foundation. Next week we are going to prog...
01/05/2026

Well done this week at training getting back to basics and creating a strong foundation. Next week we are going to progress from our basics and apply them to our poomsae. See you all next week at training.

As we only have one training session this week. We will focus on our basics to build on from our fitness and also go ove...
29/04/2026

As we only have one training session this week. We will focus on our basics to build on from our fitness and also go over some of our self-defence. See you all tomorrow.

23/04/2026

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Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School Gym. South Street Entrance
Palmerston North
4410

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 7pm
Thursday 6pm - 7pm

Telephone

+64273378450

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