AB Taekwondo Academy

Helping Christchurch children and adults build confidence, fitness and lifelong self-defence skills through the Korean Olympic Martial Art of Taekwondo

AB Taekwondo Academy provides fun, structured classes with world-class instruction in a welcoming environment for students from age 4 - 60+.
Affiliated with Taekwondo New Zealand (member of World Taekwondo & NZ Olympic Committee), we offer classes for beginners, right through to elite athletes.
Whether you are looking to learn self-defense, get fitter and stronger or just learn a new skill, AB TKD Academy has a class for you. Book in a free trial class today.

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Classes

Kids Class
Age 4-6

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Cadet Class
Age 6-10

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Junior Class
Age 10-14

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Adults Class
Age 15+

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AB Taekwondo Academy Fighting Sparring Kyorugi Class. Olympic WT TKD Martial Arts Christchurch CHCH NZ

Sparring Class
(Kyorugi)

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AB Taekwondo Academy Patterns Poomsae Class. Olympic WT TKD Martial Arts Christchurch CHCH NZ

Patterns Class
(Poomsae)

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Train with NZ’s most experienced Taekwondo coaches:

Taekwondo NZ AB TKD Academy Head Coach Master Alan Brian Christchurch Olympic NZ

Master Alan Brian

  • 30+ years’ experience in TKD

  • 5th Dan Black Belt

  • 12 Time NZ National Champion

  • Certified TKD Master Instructor

  • Multiple International Medalist

  • TNZ National Kyorugi Director

Master Mary Maravilla

  • 12+ years’ experience in TKD

  • 4th Dan Black Belt

  • Former NZ National Champion

  • Master Instructor Diploma

  • Oceania Poomsae Champion

  • WT Presidents Cup Champion

Meet our coaching team

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Try your first class for free!

  • New beginners welcome

  • Limited class sizes

  • No contracts

  • No experience necessary

  • Book your free trial today!

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Why families choose AB TKD Academy

  • Experienced & qualified instructors

  • Make lifelong friends

  • Develop fitness and coordination

  • Have fun in a safe, welcoming environment

  • Build confidence

  • Improve focus and discipline

  • Learn practical self-defence

  • Christchurch’s premiere TKD dojang

Frequently Asked Questions

Testimonials

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"Our son was very shy when he started, but after just six months his confidence has grown enormously. He looks forward to every class and has made some great friends."

— Christie H

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"The instructors are fantastic and make every child feel welcome. My daughter looks forward to every class."

— Pippa

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“My kids love it!

Plus, no more cold Saturday morning sports, best thing we've ever done”

— Lisa C

Master Alan Brian Certified Kukkiwon Master Instructor. Master Mary Maravilla. AB Taekwondo Academy Christchurch CHCH. WT Olympic Taekwondo
AB TKD Academy Christchurch. Olympic style Taekwondo training in Christchurch New Zealand.
AB Taekwondo Academy World Poomsae Championships.
AB Taekwondo Champions holding their gold medals. Mary Maravilla Christine Castro