The Palmerston North Taekwondo Academy is enjoying success upon success upon
success according to head instructor Dave xxx.

The club has been consistently achieving great results with the most recent a
successful trip to the Taekwondo World Champs, student Alicia yyy being
inducted into the inaugural Taekwondo Hall of Fame and great results at a
recent grading day.

"Personally as the instructor of the academy I take so much pride in what all
the students are achieving and I think within the club itself there is a lot of
pride as well with what is being achieved."

Recently a cup grading was held where students undergo grading to progress tot
he next level.

"We had 13 students on the floor grading on the day and they all passed but we
had two who double graded (good enough to skip a grade) and eight had A passes."

He says the regional A pass average was just over 30 percent.

"so we were considerably higher than that. It was a fantastic result probably
our best grading."

Dave believes the club cultivates a culture of success because of the positive
environment it offers.

"But ut's also a very helpful environment. At all levels you have students
helping students because that all adds to the strength of the club."

And he says students not only help within the club.

"There is a willingness to do other things a part of the club within the
organisation."

He says this includes hosting tournaments and helping at grading days.

The Palmerston North Taekwondo Academy also has a huge amount of history.

"We are recognised as the first club in New Zealand starting in 1970. So there
is a huge amount of history to be proud of."

The academy has around 40 registered members is new members are always welcome.

The club offers eight free lessons to anyone interested in joining. For more
information phone Dave on zzz or call in to one of the academy's training
nights - Monday or Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at the Chinese Association Hall,
Napier Road in Palmerston North.