How do I get on a course?
You must register using the online registration form to attend a course.
Please complete the Online Registration form here.

How do I find out more about the course before I register?
For further information please call 0800 800 495 or email southisland@itfnz.org.nz

Why have a beginners’ course?
Sometimes people feel a little uncomfortable turning up to a martial arts school, even though they may have wanted to try something like this for a long time. A beginners course will give you a chance to try Taekwon-Do out at an easy pace with only other beginners on the course, before deciding if you want to continue.

By the end of the course you will know how the main class is run and how to form up and stand correctly and join in with basic training and warm up activities with the whole class. So you won't feel like you don't know what to do.

What we cover at the course:
- Basic stances (how to stand to perfrom basic techniques)
- Basic techniques (easy punching, blocking and, kicking)
- Pad work (kicking and punching pads with the techniques we learn)
- Breaking (For those that want to, we try a simple board break)
- Self Defence (What to do if someone grabs you)
- Theory (A little bit about the history of Taekwon-Do)

Course Duration
The Beginners Course is twice per week for three weeks, there will only be five beginners course sessions, so the final session will be your introduction to your first ever regular training session!.
If you enjoy the course you can join a school which typically has 2 classes per week for 1 1/2 hours each.

Course Dates
Each School offers courses on different dates and starting at different times of the day.
When registering for a course at a particular school on the online registration form there will be a list of courses that school is offering with the date of the first class for that course and the time classes start.

What do I need to bring to the course?
- Comfortable clothing - long pants are recommended (no shoes needed)
- Water bottle (optional)
- Enthusiasm

What if the School near me currently has no courses?
You can still fill out the registration for that school and the school will contact you regarding their next course or joining their school.

Course Fee*
The course cost is
- standard cost: $30/adult or $25/child
- community services card: $15 adult or child

There are also concessions for families, please enquire about this.

Payment needs to be received before the course begins to secure your place.
Course fees are prefered to by paid via internet banking, you can also pay by cash or cheque, however there is a $5 administration fee for this. You can post payment in by cheque to secure your place on the course, or if you wish to pay on the day you run the risk of the course being full and you may miss out on a place and have to go on the next course.

*SPECIAL OFFER
If you enjoy the beginners course and decide to join one of our schools after attending a course then you get to join for FREE! (normally $60). When you join you receive a membership card, techniques handbook, Taekwon-Do Talk Magazine and a car sticker.

How old do I need to be to get on a Course?
The age depends on the school running the courses and the availability of classes for different age groups.
The ages for each course at each school are indicated on the registration form.

Course Location
Courses are held at the normal training location of the school where you register, however they are at different times to the normal classes. Please look at our schools page to find a location that suits you.