What Is Taekwon-Do Mini Kids?
Everyone over the age of nine is invited to our Juniors Plus Class.
This class is run twice a week at Palmerston North Boys’ High School’s Old Gym. Most students attend twice a week.
Mondays, 5:00 to 6:30 pm, and Wednesdays 5:45 to 7:15 pm during school terms.
If you or a family member are nine years or older and interested in trying Taekwon-Do, then this is the class for you.
Juniors Plus – For Ages 9 and Up
Our Juniors Plus Class is for anyone aged 9 years and older who wants to learn Taekwon-Do in a safe, structured, and friendly environment. This class is a great next step for students who have completed our Mini Kids programme, and it is also perfect for beginners who are starting Taekwon-Do for the first time.
If your child is younger than 9, you can learn about our other programmes here:
- Ages 4–6: Taekwon-Do Kubz
- Ages 7–8: Mini Kids
Class Times and Location
The Juniors Plus Class runs twice a week during school terms at:
Palmerston North Boys’ High School – Old Gym
- Mondays: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
- Wednesdays: 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Most students attend both sessions each week. Coming twice a week helps them remember skills better, improve faster, and build strong habits.
If you would like to check cost details, please see our Tuition Fees page.
You can also book a Free Trial Class to see if Taekwon-Do is a good fit.
What Juniors Plus Students Learn
In this class, students learn a wide range of skills from the International Taekwon-Do syllabus, including:
1. Correct Techniques
Punches, blocks, stances, strikes, basic kicks, and patterns.
These form the foundation of Taekwon-Do and are taught step by step.
2. Fitness and Strength
Students build fitness through simple exercises that improve balance, coordination, and flexibility.
3. Working with Others
Students learn to train safely with partners, follow instructions, show respect, and build positive habits.
4. Confidence and Focus
As they learn new skills and progress through belt levels, students gain confidence and improve concentration.
If you want to know more about the value of Taekwon-Do, you can read Why Taekwon-Do?.
5. Safe Training Habits
They learn how to train safely, use control, and understand when and how techniques should be used.
If you want to see what the training journey looks like at different stages, check out:
Who Can Join?
Anyone aged 9 years and older is welcome.
It doesn’t matter if you have done Taekwon-Do before or not.
Beginners, returning students, and families are all welcome.
We encourage new students to give it a go by booking a Free Trial.
If you’re ready to join, you can complete our Joining Form.
Taekwon-Do Juniors Plus follows the official standards taught worldwide through the International Taekwon-Do Federation: itftkd.sport