Hwa Rang Taekwon-Do
Hwa Rang Taekwon-Do is a family oriented Taekwon-Do Club based at The Martial Arts Academy, Tauranga. Affiliated to International Taekwon-Do.
Hwa Rang TKD
Tues & Thurs Kids classes 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tues & Thurs Youth & Adult classes 5:45pm - 7:15pm
The Martial Arts Academy
154 First Ave West, Tauranga
Instructors:
Master James Rimmer VII Dan
Ms Fiona Simmonds 3rd Dan
Mr Nathan Wanesborough 1st Dan
08/10/2026
WHAT COULD YOUR CHILD ACHIEVE THIS TERM?
Confidence doesn’t appear overnight. It grows when kids learn new skills, overcome challenges and discover what they’re capable of.
Our Taekwon-Do programme gives children a structured environment where they can develop:
✓ Confidence
✓ Discipline
✓ Fitness & coordination
✓ Focus
✓ Resilience
✓ Real martial arts skills
Term 4 enrolments are now open.
Start with a FREE 1-week trial and see whether Taekwon-Do is right for your child.
🥋 Beginners welcome
📍 The Martial Arts Academy — Tauranga
Book their free trial today https://www.tmaa.co.nz/kids-taekwondo
06/10/2026
Hi everyone,
Term 4 is about to kick off on Monday, and this term, our Taekwon-Do students have three training opportunities each week:
Tuesday – Youth 3:45PM, Teens & Adults 5:45PM
Thursday – Youth 3:45PM, Teens & Adults 5:45PM
Saturday – Squad Training 11AM (all age groups)
We are already seeing a noticeable difference in the students who regularly attend all three sessions.
Their technique is improving faster, their fitness and confidence are developing, they are performing at the highest levels in competition, and most importantly, they are becoming overall better martial artists.
Consistency matters.
High standards are not built by occasionally training hard. They come from repetition, commitment, time on the mats and continually being challenged to improve.
Students attending squad training are also spending more time training alongside other highly motivated students, which naturally raises their standard individually and of the whole group.
Train Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Squad, for just $50 extra per term on a plus membership or attend Saturdays casually for $15 a class.
Our goal is not simply to move students through the grades. It is to develop capable, confident martial artists and maintain a standard our students can be proud of.
Start setting goals for the term; whether that is to grade at the end of the year, compete at your first Star Series event on Nov 1st, or just to improve as much as you can before years end.
What ever your goals are, our team of instructors, and the other students are here to support your journey.
See you all on the mat's next week.
21/09/2026
Congratulations George, for being awarded student of the week. George has been training for 2 years and quietly building skills and progressing on his Taekwon-Do journey, over the last term, he has really stepped up and competed at Nationals and entered two other tournaments, and has now committed to 3 day a week training in term 4.
It is this type of commitment to his training, that will ensure that George's progress accelerates and he will be experiencing those winning podiums soon. Well done George, excellent effort!
21/09/2026
Here's a great opportunity to level up your TKD, scan the QR code and book now!
Spaces limited.
06/09/2026
TKD STUDENTS - THIS IS OUR LAST CHANCE TO GAIN VALUABLE TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE - BEFORE THE TERM 4 STAR SERIES!
The All Arts Youth Championship is this Saturday, and registrations close in just 3 DAYS!
With our club goal of having more students engaging in tournaments next year and pushing for that top club spot at nationals next year, this is a valuable opportunity to get more tournament experience before stepping onto the bigger stage.
Competition is where you learn to manage nerves, perform under pressure, test your skills and discover what you need to work on. Real development happens when you're prepared to step outside your comfort zone.
At this years All Arts Youth Tournament, there really is something for everyone, with 5 TKD specific events — Sparring, Patterns, Flying Kicks, Power events and more.
🏆 Plus, there's a $200 CASH PRIZE for the Overall Champion!
Don't sit on the sidelines and wish you'd entered.
🔥 3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER. Get your entry in and get on the mats!
Click the link below or scan the QR code on the event poster to enter.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOChJCOou59aFZ-TZVNyrc_KUmt6wSAZGPW6gNsNKJEuDPJw/viewform?usp=header
04/09/2026
LAST SQUAD TRAINING OF TERM 3 – THIS SATURDAY
If you want to become a better competitor, Squad Training is where the work gets done.
At our recent Taekwon-Do tournament, all five of our top medalists consistently attend Saturday Squad. That’s not a coincidence. Extra time on the mats, higher-level training and working alongside other committed students produces results.
Next year, we want to build a strong Hwa Rang competitive team capable of achieving at the highest level – and Saturday Squad will be the cornerstone of that development.
Parents, if your child has ambitions to compete, improve faster or simply see how good they can become, these are the sessions to get them to.
Last Squad of Term 3 – this Saturday.
Come ready to work.
01/09/2026
Celebrating success!!
Last weeks Student of the Week, is shared by the Lenny family.
All three becoming National Champions at sparring in their first Nationals tournament.
Once again this does not happen by accident, the Lenny's train at the academy 5-6 days per week, their success is by design, effort and commitment, they literally out train their opponents.
Keep setting the club standard.
Well done guys!!
29/08/2026
A few shots from todays tournament.
Send through any pics you have of the tournament today please.
29/08/2026
Here are the individual medal standings for todays tournament.
Congratulations Amerie Lenny for such an impressive performance today, and winning overall champion.
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154 First Avenue West
Tauranga
3110
Opening Hours
| Monday | 3pm - 7:30pm |
| Tuesday | 3pm - 7:30pm |
| Wednesday | 3pm - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 3pm - 7:30pm |
| Friday | 3pm - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 10:30am |
| Sunday | 4pm - 7:30pm |
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