Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

To celebrate and further strengthen the people-to-people connections that have anchored a six-decade friendship between the Philippines and New Zealand. The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines continues to find new opportunities to build and strengthen the relationship between our two countries. Sport offers a way to build new connections and friendships.

Through the leadership of Grandmaster Sung Chon Hong, Taekwondo has grown to become the number one martial art in the Philippines. As the CEO of the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA), Grandmaster Hong has established a network of committees to promote and develop taekwondo. The PTA, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines and the Philippine Sports Commission, is pleased to share its knowledge with Taekwondo New Zealand.

The PTA is sending two of its Philippine National Taekwondo Team Coaches to share their knowledge with us in Poomsae and Kyorugi.

We wish to invite our Taekwondo New Zealand members to attend the training seminar and help us further strengthen our friendship with the Philippines.

Philippine National Taekwondo Team Coaches:

Poomsae: Rodolfo L. Reyes JR

Kyorugi: Carlos Jose J. Padilla V

Notes for registration:

To attend, you must be red-belt or above and 11 years or older.

For all attendees, your spot is secured once you have registered and paid in full. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-paid basis.

Please note: In an effort to provide fairness to all clubs, a limit of 10 participants per club, per day, will be implemented when registrations first open. Any applications from a club exceeding the 10-person limit will be notified and placed on a waitlist. If spaces are still available after 15th June, those on the waitlist will be notified and given the opportunity to attend.

Cost: $60 per day or $110 for both days.

For all attendees, your spot is secured once you have registered andpaid in full. Spaces are allocated on a first-come (i.e. registered and paid) basis, up to the first 10 spaces per club, as outlined above.

Registrations: Registrations close on 20th June 2026

Location:

Hosted by: Victoria University TKD.

📍 Venue: Victoria University TKD Recreation Centre, Wellington

Victoria University Recreation Centre, Kelburn Parade (University map locator: J15, entry through Gate 7, parking J12),

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/about/maps/campus-kelburn#campus-maporhttps://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/campuses-facilities/campuses/kelburn/kelburn-campus-map.pdf

Times & Dates:

  • Saturday 27th June: 9 am to 3 pm. Poomsae: Led by Rodolfo L. Reyes Jr.

  • Sunday 28th June: 9 am to 3 pm Kyorugi. Led by Carlos Jose J.Padilla V

T-shirts: In partnership with KWON New Zealand, attendees who register and have paid in full on or before 12th June will be eligible to receive a training event T-shirt. The cut-off date is to allow sufficient time for the T-shirts to be printed. See size guide here

What to bring

  • Dobok/TKD uniform, belt, and club jacket.

  • Notebook & pens or a way of recording anything useful, such as poomsae/kyourgi tips and pointers throughout the day

  • Water, snacks and lunch for each day.

  • Kyourgi Athletes: Mouth guards, Sparring gear (eg arm & leg guards, body pad and helmet).

  • TNZ Poomsae Training Camp ‘the Event’

    I declare that:

    1.     My accepted entry into the Event will not be transferred to another entrant without first contacting the event organisers.

    2.     In the event of any ‘act of God’ conditions causing a cancellation of the Event, I agree that my total entry fee is not transferable or refundable.

    3.     I am in an appropriate physical condition to participate in the Event, given the known parameters of the Event (such as the length, time, physical demands and environmental context).

    4.     I have taken medical advice on any pre-existing medical conditions, and confirm that it is medically safe for me to participate in the Event.

    5.     I acknowledge that there are risks involved inthe Event.  I fully realise the dangers of participating in the Event, and fully assume the risks associated with my participation and my wellbeing and safety during and after the Event.  I understand and acknowledge that the Event organisers (including all officials and event volunteers) provide no warranties, regarding my wellbeing and safety.

    6.     I understand and agree that situations may arise during the Event, which may be beyond the immediate control of the Event organisers (including all officials and event volunteers).

    7.     I will participate in the Event, in a manner that does not endanger either me or others.

    8.     I agree that to the extent permissible by law, the Event organisers (including all officials and event volunteers), the sponsors and other parties associated with the Event, have no liability to me whatsoever for any direct or indirect loss, (including, but not limited to injury or death) sustained by me during or in any way related to my participation in the Event.

    9.     I authorise the use of my name, voice, picture and information on this entry form in any broadcast, telecast, promotion, advertising, and in any other way, without payment to me or any other form of compensation.

    10.  I agree to comply with the rules, and regulations pertaining to the Event.

    11.  I agree to follow all reasonable safety instructions provided to me by the Event organisers, (including all officials and event volunteers) before, during and after the Event.

    12.  I consent to receiving medical treatment in the event of illness or injuries suffered during or immediately after the Event.

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