tnz programmes

Programmes

NATIONAL TEAM/ELITE ATHLETE TRAINING

Part of the mission of TNZ is to facilitate athletes developing from national competition success to performing with distinction at international events.

Wherever possible TNZ selects athletes several months prior to competition to enable them to focus on peaking for the event. The National Team Coach will monitor progress as well as taking training sessions with the athletes.

Training for this level of competition focuses on many areas, including;

Physical fitness, strength and speed - athletes undertake individual programmes to ensure they peak for major tournaments.

Training at Platinum Gymn in Auckland

Testing at Canterbury University Sport Science Centre

Technical development - through seminars and training camps ensuring techniques and footwork are correct, and the ever important repetition drills until techniques and combinations become second nature.

Development of 'ringcraft'- no matter how much training an athlete undertakes, the experience gained when in competition can't be duplicated. Top performers fight in three or four domestic tournaments and several internationals per year.

Training with the Thailand National Team

REFEREE TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Referee Training Rotorua

This is a staged 4 level certificate programme with the option of undertaking an international referee
certificate course when the international referee requirements are fulfilled.

Class 4 refereeing qualification requires completion of a seminar and theory and practical examinations.

After gaining 4th class qualification, each graduation requires the completion of further training,
practical experience and a theory examination.

At TNZ tournaments, the Tournament Director will log officials ring time towards their practical experience requirements.

For members currently refereeing at tournaments, their refereeing history will be accepted as prior learning experience, and upon completing a course or seminar and undertaking a
theory examination, they will be given the appropriate level refereeing certificate.

Referee certificates are valid for 2 years, after which holders have to renew or upgrade.

NZ international referee Vijay Chhika receives a refereeing award at Commonwealth Championships

OTHER PROGRAMMES & SERVICES

Kukkiwon Dan Grading

To be eligible for entry into WTF sanctioned events, black belts require a Dan grade certificate from the Kukkiwon in Seoul, South Korea. This is facilitated by the President of the MNA in accordance with the Kukkiwon grading articles. In

New Zealand

this is through Grandmaster Kim, President of TNZ.

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is made up of senior Masters and is responsible for developing the technical aspects of the sport.

Seminars and Training

Most instruction in Taekwondo is performed by member organisations and clubs. TNZ offers parallel learning opportunities for students and instructors through seminars and specialised training with - for example - the National Team Head Coach and National Poomsae Coach, as well as overseas Masters.

Seminar with Grandmaster Hae Man Park

Tournaments

TNZ organises premier tournament competition such as the New Zealand Black Belt Championships and the New Zealand Open, as well as a number of selection events.

2008 New Zealand Open

National Team Selection and Management

TNZ is responsible for setting a selection policy for national teams, ensuring that the team selected receives the best possible preparation, and managing the team during the event.