Welcome to the Avondale Taekwon-Do School Website. Here you will find the latest club news, information on membership and fees, competitions, grading and much, much more.
Please take the time to browse the website fully, there are lots of useful tips and information about ITF Taekwon-Do.
About Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do is the Korean art of self defence and the world’s most popular martial art.
It was first developed by a Korean Army General, Gen. Choi Hong Hi, in the 1950s and 1960s. “Tae” means to jump or kick with the foot; “Kwon” means to punch with the hand or fist; and “Do” means art or way.
Taekwon-Do is also an exciting sport with many spectacular events such as sparring, patterns, power breaking and the high flying special techniques competition. But it is also a martial art suitable for all ages and abilities. Classes are run for everyone from beginning to advanced levels, including special classes for children.
Taekwon-Do was designed for self defence, and there is a strong emphasis on the moral aspects of the art, such as discipline, humility and self control. These non-physical aspects are known as the “Do”. Members of International Taekwon-Do are taught aspects of “Do” as a part of the grading syllabus and are encouraged to live by the tenets of Taekwon-Do, which are: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self Control and Indomitable Spirit
Vision
ITFNZ will grow the original Taekwon-Do to be among the most popular martial arts and sports in every town in New Zealand.
Mission
International Taekwon-Do teaches its members to develop mind, body and moral character through the Art of Taekwon-Do.
Our mission is based on the following values:
- the philosophy and Moral Culture of the founder, General Choi Hong Hi
- preserving the Art of original Taekwon-Do, and its quality
- operating on a non-profit basis, for the benefit of our members
- peace, community, and family
- the tenets of Taekwon-Do:
- courtesy
respect for all people and all cultures
to live according to etiquette - integrity
not to compromise our teaching quality or standards - perseverance
to pursue our vision is our one goal whatsoever - self control
our actions for ITFNZ will be for the good of the ITFNZ - indomitable spirit
to stand against adversity in the pursuit of our vision.
- courtesy