No TKD squad training this weekend team. Muay Thai grading at TMAA on Saturday.
Hwa Rang BOP Taekwon-Do
Hwa Rang BOP 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
18/06/2026
I'm incredibly proud of this group of students.
Yesterday we ran a stripes grading, everyone passed, and the ex*****on of techniques was so good that everyone double graded and a grading I thought would take two hours was completed in just 90 minutes.
Everyone performed their techniques with power and accuracy, very impressive.
The benefits of a greater commitment from the students, more consistent training, and an attitude where the entire group is pursuing excellence is really paying off.
Well done guys!!
18/06/2026
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!
Looking for something fun, active and engaging for the kids these school holidays?
Our popular School Holiday Programme is back and packed with action from start to finish!
Martial Arts Training
Nerf Battles
Ninja Obstacle Courses
Team Challenges
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Ages 7-13
July 13-17
9:00am - 3:00pm
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I just want to acknowledge the progress of our junior Taekwon-Do students this term. Yesterdays class was literally the best junior Taekwon-Do session I have ever taken, as a group their technique, attitude & performance were exemplary.
They have really stepped up, & are training more consistently (2-3 x per week), with great purpose, and it really shows.
This new attitude to training is getting great results, with a growing group of committed students, competing regularly, achieving great grading results, and progressing through the syllabus faster than ever before.
Well done guys!!
The future of our Junior Taekwon-Do programme is looking very bright, and we're excited to see what these students can achieve over the remainder of the year.
11/06/2026
Last night marked Grand Master Rimmer's final class as Head Instructor at Hwa Rang Taekwon-Do at TMAA.
We were fortunate to have members of Silla Taekwon-Do join us for the evening, making it a fitting opportunity to acknowledge Grand Master Rimmer's contribution to Taekwon-Do in Tauranga and throughout the wider region over many years.
On behalf of TMAA, Hwa Rang, and all the students and families whose lives have been positively impacted by his teaching, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and service to the art.
While Grand Master Rimmer is stepping back from the Head Instructor role, he will continue to be involved in senior training and the wider ITKD community moving forward.
For our students, classes continue as normal and we are excited about the future as we continue building a strong, positive, and engaging Taekwon-Do programme under the leadership of Mr Genti and our instructor team.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening special.
Today is the day to get registered for Vet's camp. A weekend not to be missed. Already 30 registered so don't dilly dally.
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Hello Students & Parents,
We will be holding a pre-grading at TMAA this Tuesday 2/6/26, during regular class time in preparation for the upcoming colour belt grading on 2/7/26.
If you are interested in grading on 2/7/26, we strongly encourage you to attend so we can assess your current progress. Our aim is to hold the pre-grading early enough to provide feedback and give students a couple of weeks to work on any areas needing improvement.
We have already spoken with some students and indicated that we would like them to aim for this grading.
We will also be testing the theory component of the grading within the following 7 days, so please make sure you are studying and preparing for this as well.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
INSTRUCTOR TEAM
29/05/2026
Congratulations to Amerie our Hwa Rang SOTW.
Amerie is a very active competitor, recently some of the calls competing have not gone her way, but she has shown great resilience in taking those calls in her stride and just moving forward with her own personal development and deep commitment to training. Not to mention she has absolutely tremendous technical kicks, which are becoming a great overwhelming presence in her sparring.
Well done Amerie, there are very bright things to come in your martial arts future.
23/05/2026
Senior Session #6 👊
22/05/2026
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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 |