13/07/2026
Taekwondo New Zealand – 2026 Kyorugi Development Series:
Developing New Zealand's Next Generation of Kyorugi Coaches
Taekwondo New Zealand is excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Kyorugi Development Series — a nationwide programme designed to support the growth of Kyorugi throughout New Zealand.
These seminars are aimed at club coaches, instructors, black belts, and senior colour belts (i.e., red belts and above; 15 years of age and over), providing practical knowledge and the latest information to take back to your club.
Seminar topics include:
✅ Current WT Kyorugi Rules
✅ WT Coaching Accreditation (Level 1 & 2)
✅ International Athlete Pathway
✅ WT World Ranking System
✅ G-Ranked Events & International Competition
✅ GMS & GAL Systems
✅ Daedo, KPNP & Waychamp PSS Systems
✅ Latest Kyorugi Coaching & Training Methods
✅ Upcoming TNZ Competitions & Events
Host Clubs Wanted!
We're now looking for clubs to host seminars in the following regions:
📍 Invercargill
📍 Dunedin
📍 Nelson
📍 Wellington
📍 Napier
📍 New Plymouth
📍 Tauranga
(Christchurch & Auckland have already secured venues.)
To host an event, clubs will need to provide:
✔ A venue capable of accommodating at least 30 participants
✔ Basic Taekwondo training equipment suitable for practical sessions
✔ A large TV screen with an HDMI port
Hosting is a fantastic opportunity to support coach development in your region and help strengthen Taekwondo across New Zealand.
Participant Information
🥇 TNZ Gold Clubs – FREE
🥈 TNZ Silver Clubs – FREE (up to 5 participants per club)
🥉 TNZ Bronze Clubs – $50 per participant (additional Silver Club participants are also $50 each)
Participant numbers may be capped depending on venue capacity, with priority given to Gold Clubs, followed by Silver Clubs and then Bronze Clubs if spaces remain.
If your club is interested in hosting one of these seminars, or would like further information, please contact Taekwondo New Zealand via email at [email protected]