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Jungshin Taekwon-Do

Taekwon-Do1991Red Beach, Auckland
New members welcome

Jungshin Taekwon-Do was established in February 1991 by Vince & Shirley Pygott. The first training venue was the Silverdale Community Hall. At this time the club was know as Hibiscus Coast Taekwon-Do. After getting off to a slow start the club grew in numbers until in 1994 we could no longer fit in the hall. So, in February 1995, they moved to Dairy Flat Primary School. Unfortunately this was too remote for most of their students and the club numbers dwindled. This forced them to move in July 1998 to their current location, Red Beach Primary School. In 2004, the club had to move to Orewa College while the Red Beach Hall was being used as classrooms. The club then returned back to Red Beach Primary in 2005. In 2002 Hibiscus Coast Taekwon-Do changed its name to Jungshin Taekwon-Do because Mr Pygott wanted our name to reflect the fact that Taekwon-Do is more than just a physical martial art, as it also has a large portion of mental training. The term Taekwon-Do Jungshin can be found in the Encyclopaedia of Taekwon-Do and translates in the Tenets of Taekwon-Do. In Korean, the word Jungshin roughly translates to mentality, spirituality, mind. In 2008 Jungshin Red Beach and Stanmore Bay both started their Mini-Kids classes while continuing with their other Kids classes. From Jungshin Taekwon-Do several other clubs sprouted: Jungshin Stanmore Bay was established in February 1996 at the Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre by Mrs Shirley Pygott. The club has always catered for kids and has produced some great students over the years, it still operates today. Jungshin Rosmini was established in February 2002, by Mr Vince Pygott. This club was for students of Rosmini College and did well over the years until it eventually closed in November 2014. In 2005, Mr Vaughan Rae the then current instructor at Glenfield Taekwon-Do had to move on. So, in January 2006 Mr Vince Pygott took over the club, Glenfield becoming the 3rd Jungshin Club. Prior to this the Glenfield club had been instructed by many instructors, the first being Master Paul McPhail who established the club in the early 1980's. During 2007 Mr Matthew Davey, a student from Jungshin Red-Beach, transitioned into being the instructor taking over full time in 2008 when Mr Pygott took a back seat. At this time the club was training out of Windy Ridge Primary School. The club moved to St Barnabas Church in 2012 and stayed there untill 2021 when the club moved again to it's current venue at Glenfield College. ​ Jungshin Whangaparaoa was established in January 2008 by Mr Pygott at the Whangaparaoa College. Then during 2009 Mr Casale, a student from Jungshin Red Beach, transitioned into being the full-time instructor. Unfortunatly the club had to close December 2011 when Mr Casale left the country. In 2010, Mrs Liz Tee and Ms Karen Davey opened Shore Kids at Long Bay Primary School. Mrs Tee was a student of Mr Davey and Ms Davey had been a student of Mr Pygott. In 2014 when Mrs Tee and Ms Davey were unable to continue instructing the club, Mr and Mrs Pygott took over to ensure the club kept going and in 2015 Mr Pygott took over the club full-time renaming it Jungshin Long Bay. Miss Crossley who has been assisting at the club for the last few years will be taking over as instructor, once she achieves her black belt. In 2010 Mr Davey opened a school club at Kristin School in Albany, this was for students of the school to try Taekwon-Do and learn the basic skills involved. Th club numbers had fluctuated over the years, but had always kept a good base number throughout. The club closed in 2018 when Mr Davey moved out of the area. In 2012, Mr Adam Herbison, a student of Mr Pygott at Jungshin Red Beach, started up Jungshin Warkworth. The club grew in size very quickly over the next couple of years. However Mr Herbison moved to Auckland to study and the club started to struggle. The club was closed at the start of 2017 but was then re started in 2018 with Mr Davey as the instructor. Since then the club has grown again to around 50 students.

Jungshin Taekwon-Do: The Club Experience

At Jungshin Taekwon-Do, expert instruction from experienced coaches like Vince and Shirley Pygott provides comprehensive support for students seeking to develop both physical prowess and mental strength through Taekwon-Do. Founded in February 1991 as Hibiscus Coast Taekwon-Do, the club emphasises the full essence of this martial art, where physical techniques are complemented by mental training. The name change to Jungshin Taekwon-Do in 2002 reflects this philosophy, drawing from the Korean term "Jungshin," which translates to mentality, spirituality, and mind, as noted in the Encyclopaedia of Taekwon-Do and aligned with its core tenets.

Starting with small classes at Silverdale Community Hall, the club expanded rapidly by 1994, leading to relocations that shaped its resilient history. In 1995, it moved to Dairy Flat Primary School, then to Red Beach Primary School in 1998, where it remains today. Temporary shifts, such as to Orewa College in 2004, tested the community, but returns in 2005 solidified its base. Mini-Kids classes began in 2008 at Red Beach and Stanmore Bay locations, alongside ongoing kids' programs, making Taekwon-Do accessible for young learners building foundational skills in discipline and focus.

From this core, several affiliated clubs emerged, showcasing the club's influence in Auckland's Taekwon-Do scene. Jungshin Stanmore Bay opened in 1996 at Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre, focusing on kids and producing standout students. Jungshin Rosmini launched in 2002 for Rosmini College pupils, thriving until 2014. Glenfield joined as the third Jungshin club in 2006 under Vince Pygott's guidance, evolving through instructors like Matthew Davey and venues from Windy Ridge Primary to its current spot at Glenfield College. Other ventures, including Whangaparaoa in 2008, Shore Kids (later Jungshin Long Bay) in 2010, a Kristin School program until 2018, and Warkworth restarted in 2018, highlight the club's branching growth and commitment to spreading Taekwon-Do training across communities.

About the Venue

Located at Red Beach Primary School in the vibrant Auckland region, specifically the Rodney district, Jungshin Taekwon-Do thrives in a coastal community known for its family-oriented neighbourhoods and active lifestyle. Red Beach offers a relaxed yet energetic setting, with easy access for residents from surrounding areas like Orewa and Stanmore Bay, fostering a strong sense of local pride and participation in sports like Taekwon-Do.

This venue supports the club's enduring presence, accommodating classes that draw from the area's diverse families and school communities. The regional context of Auckland's northern reaches provides an ideal backdrop for martial arts training, where students connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive environment that values mental and physical development. Whether through kids' sessions or broader Taekwon-Do programs, the location enhances the welcoming atmosphere, encouraging ongoing engagement in this time-honoured discipline.

Upcoming Events

  • Nov4

    Dynamic Kids Taekwon-Do at Stanmore Bay

    Wed · 4:00 pmStanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre

  • Nov4

    Glenfield Taekwon-Do Training Sessions

    Wed · 5:20 pmGlenfield College

  • Nov4

    Weekly Taekwon-Do Sessions Red Beach

    Wed · 6:30 pmRed Beach School

  • Nov5

    Warkworth Taekwon-Do Training Sessions

    Thu · 4:50 pmScout Hall

  • Nov9

    Glenfield Taekwon-Do Training Sessions

    Mon · 5:20 pmGlenfield College

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