​smartt martial arts is a member club of International Taekwon-Do Foundation of New Zealand Inc (ITKD). ITKD is very much a “family” organisation, having grown from a few small clubs in Palmerston North and Wellington in the early 1970s. These clubs produced black belts that in turn started new clubs, and the organisation grew. Today we have over 50 schools nationwide.

​

International Taekwon-Do was first registered in New Zealand as an Incorporated Society in 1981 and is today recognised as a “National Sporting Organisation” by Sport New Zealand. Each and every year since then International Taekwon-Do has run regional and National Tournaments for its members, as well as hundreds of other events. It is recognised by the International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF).

​

In recent years our competitors have made huge impact on the international tournament scene and were placed first at the ITF World Championships hosted in Wellington, 2011 and again at the ITF World Cup in Sydney 2018.

Find out what the benefits of belonging to International Taekwon-Do are here.

​

Smartt Martial Arts represents  an exciting new chapter in a proud legacy spanning over 40 years. ITD Taekwon-Do has been practiced at Farm Cove Intermediate school since 1981. The club was founded by Grandmaster Rocky Rounthwaite and has been guided by dedicated instructors throughout its history. Following Grandmaster Rounthwaite, the club was led by Quintin Travis before Master Mahesh Bhana took the reins for the last 30 years fostering a learning environment for the original Taekwon-Do and continuing the legacy of General Choi Hong Hi. Today, Smartt Martial Arts proudly carries this heritage forward, honouring the traditions and values that have made the club a trusted place for students and families while embracing an exciting future.