About

Personal Credentials

26 yrs Experience in the Martial Arts
11 x World Champion & International Coach
Masters Degree in Sport Science from the University of Auckland with 1st Class Honours
Post-Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation
Film & TV Stunt Performer (‘The Hobbit’, ‘Power Rangers’ etc.)
5th Degree blackbelt in Karate
3rd Degree blackbelt in Taekwon-Do
2nd Degree blackbelt in WAKO Kickboxing

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Best Overall Competitor of the ITF World Championships 2009 & 2011
11 x ITF World Champion / World Cup Champion: -80kg sparring 2011; special technique 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011; Prearranged Sparring 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017; team events 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011
ISKA Sport Karate World Champion 2010 & 2016
All Japan Seishinkan Karate Champion 2007
Former Captain of the NZ National WAKO Kickboxing team
New Zealand Instructor of the Year 2019 (ITKD NZ)
Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarship Recipient 2008, 2009
Halberg Awards Nominee 2011

Taekwon-Do is the Korean art of self defence & the world’s most popular martial art.

It was first developed by a Korean Army General, Gen. Choi Hong Hi, in the 1950s and 1960s. “Tae” means to jump or kick with the foot; “Kwon” means to punch with the hand or fist; and “Do” means art or way.

Taekwon-Do is both an exciting sport and a martial art suitable for all ages and abilities. Classes are run for everyone from beginning to advanced levels, including children.

While Taekwon-Do was designed for self defence, there is a strong emphasis on the moral aspects of the art, such as discipline, humility and self control.

Van Roon Martial Arts is a member club of ‘International Taekwon-Do’ New Zealand, which unites 100+ clubs nationwide.