FAQS
WHERE AND WHEN DO YOU PRACTICE?
Avondale Primary School
Crayford Street West
Avondale
The corner of Great North Road & Crayford St West - in the middle of the Avondale Shopping Centre
Monday
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
6:30pm - 8:00pm
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY BLACK BELT?
On average, it takes a dedicated student 6 to 8 years to achieve their black belt. It is possible to do this more quickly, however, we recommend that you take your time to fully understand the art that you are learning.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Nothing for the first two weeks! To find out more information, click here!
DO I NEED A SUIT TO TRAIN?
No. You can start training in jogging bottoms and a t-shirt. In fact, we encourage you to do so until you are sure you want to continue. However, there is nothing quite like getting your first suit and lining up next to the other students.
WHAT AGE CAN I JOIN AND IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT?
There is no age limit, however any children must show a basic level of maturity. We will assess this at the time of joining. There is no upper age limit for adults to join.
DO I NEED TO BE PHYSICALLY FIT?
No. We will get you there!
DO I NEED EXPERIENCE?
Absolutely not :). We do not insist on previous experience. If you have some, great! If not, don't worry. You're the important ingredient in all of this!
WILL PREVIOUS MARTIAL ARTS EXPERIENCE BE RECOGNISED?
This depends on what type of martial art you were training under previously. With other forms of ITF Taekwon-Do, you will probably just need your last grading certificate. Any other martial arts will be taken on a case by case consideration. Please ask about this when you call.
WHO DO I CONTACT TO GET STARTED?
You can email Robert Ireland at robertireland@slingshot.co.nz or call on +64 21 164 6158.