Kumgang taekwondo

Members of Kumgang Taekwondo practice under the direction and rules of Taekwondo New Zealand, which is in turn affiliated to the World Taekwondo Federation.

Members of Kumgang Taekwondo practice under the direction and rules of Taekwondo New Zealand (TNZ), which is in turn affiliated to the World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) based in Seoul Korea .

A way of life: Martial Arts, self defense and fitness. Making exercise fun and challenging you to achieve great health, new skills and a positive mindset.

Empowering women and building fitness, resilience and self defense, the Ladies only classes are an excellent place to gain confidence and make friends.

Taekwondo (태권도) loosely translated means “the way of the foot and the fist”. The history or Taekwondo can be traced back over several thousand years. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that has grown significantly in popularity during the past 70 years to the extent that it is now practiced by over 150 million people in over 150 countries.

The following tenets are instilled as a part of Taekwondo training: Courage, Courtesy, Etiquette, Indomitable Spirit, Integrity, Modesty, Perseverance, Respect, Self-control, Honesty, Loyalty and Gratitude.

Kali, also known as Arnis or Eskrima, is the national Martial Art of the Philippines. This art emphasizes weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives and various “improvised” weapons as well as combat in “open-handed” techniques without weapons.