Training materials
We have a valuable library of books available to help you in your Taekwon-Do journey. See your instructor or contact us to buy a book.
Books are either $20 or $25 (plus postage if applicable).
The white belt handbook is included with the joining fee for new students of suitable reading age. It contains over 80 pages of photographs and information useful to new students, including a complete explanation of everything you need to know to get from white belt to yellow belt.
Free with joining fee for those over 9. Replacement: $25.
The mini-kids handbook for white belts is included with the joining fee for new students of younger ages (other than Taekwon-Do Kubz, who get the Taekwon-Do Kubz manual). It contains drawings and activities, and information useful to young students, including lists of what you need to know to get from white belt to yellow belt.
Free with joining fee for those under 10. Replacement: $20.
Children have special handbooks to help them through to yellow belt. Once they attain yellow stripe, there is a second handbook to progress to yellow belt. These contain activities for children, and information so parents can follow their child's progression.
$20
The self-defence handbook is essential for students of yellow belt and above. It contains over 70 pages of photographs and information detailing the self-defence part of the coloured belt syllabus from yellow belt to first degree black belt. Even for those who are not Taekwon-Do students, this book contains valuable information about keeping yourself safe in New Zealand today, including the psychology of self-defence.
$25
The yellow belt handbook covers material for yellow belts and green stripes. It contains over 90 pages of photographs and information for yellow belts, including a complete explanation of everything you need to know to get from yellow belt to green belt.
$25
The coloured belt techniques handbook contains lists of the content required for each grade from white belt to first degree black belt. It includes all theory required at each grade.
$20
The coloured belt techniques handbook for kids contains lists of the content required for each grade from white belt to first degree black belt, modified to be suitable for children. It includes all theory required at each grade in simplified language, and it includes a few drawings and photographs.
$20
The pattern workout book is essential for students from yellow belt and above. It describes every movement of the 24 patterns of Taekwon-Do in full detail, so students can learn the names of movements, the stances, the tools and the heights.
$20
The black belt techniques handbook is essential for black belt students. It contains lists of the content required for each grade from white belt to first degree black belt. It includes all theory required at each grade. There is a lot to know at black belt levels, and this book is 60 pages.
$20
Training manuals and other books are not a substitute for classes with a qualified instructor. If you are in Glendowie, St Heliers, Glen Innes, Kohimarama or neighbouring areas, come along and try a class.