Global New Zealand Open Championships

The First Global New Zealand Open Championships is being held in Cromwell (35 mins drive from the iconic Queenstown), Otago, New Zealand on Saturday 5th September, 2026

The event will be Hosted and Organized by Kman’s Martial Arts, and will be held at the Te Puna Mahara – Cromwell Memorial Events Centre, in Central Otago.

Competitors will represent their Nation of Origin.

Over countries represented so far !!

Come to one of the World’s Most Beautiful regions to participate in this fantastic event

Registrations are now open (scroll down).

COMPETITION RULES (Click Link)

The event is open for:

all ages
all ranks
all Taekwon-D0 practitioners

The Global Open NZ Taekwondo Championships will feature 7 events :

ITF Individual Sparring
ITF Team Sparring
ITF Individual Patterns
ITF Team Patterns
Special Techniques (Flying Overhead kick)
Weapons Demonstration
Self Defense (Teams)

Registration Deadlines

Entries Close Midnight 31st August

REGISTER HERE

check with your instructor if you are not sure which events apply to you …… no changes OR ADDITIONS WILL BE made once form is submitted

Company
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name*
First Last
Country of Heritage
Sex at Birth*
- Male
- Female
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Competitor's Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Date of Birth*
Rank (Must indicate - Gup/Kup or Degree/Dan)*
Club Name*
Branch Instructor's Name*
All competitors MUST complete the following :
Nominate your age category : Age based on day of tournament (05/09/2026)*
- Aged 40+ years
- Aged 18 - 39 years
- Aged 14 - 17 years
- Aged 11 - 13 years
- Aged 8 - 10 years
- Aged 5 - 7 years
- Aged Under 5 years
All ages as of 5th September 2026
SPARRING EVENTS
Select event
- ITF Style INDIVIDUAL Sparring (i.e gloves & boots)
Weight (kgs) - only required for INDIVIDUAL sparring
Note - competitors will be matched into groups according to be fit, at the discretion of the organizers. Spot checks will be performed. >5kg error from entry form data = disqualification without refund
height (cm) - only required for INDIVIDUAL sparring
Select event
- ITF style TEAM Sparring (3 persons)
All Team events please ensure you have 3 persons per team. All persons need to include event on their registration form.
Include Names of all Team members
Your Name Team Member 2 Team Member 3

Ensure ALL TEAM event members have lodged an individual registration form including THIS event
PATTERNS / FORMS
Select event - tick each event you wish to participate in
- ITF style Patterns (Individual)
Select event
- ITF style Team Patterns (3 Persons)
ALL TEAM MEMBERS MUST REGISTER. All Team events please ensure you have 3 persons per team. All persons need to include event on their registration form. TEAM PATTERNS may be Mixed Gender
Include Names of all Team members
Your Name Team Member 2 Team Member 3

Ensure ALL TEAM event members have lodged an individual registration form including THIS event
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE - OPEN
All Taekwondo Styles will be combined. Winner will be the maximum height reached with target contact required (ball of foot).
Select event
- SPECIAL TECHNIQUE - Flying Overhead Kick
Select event
- Weapons Demonstration (Individual)
Select event
- Self Defense Demonstration (Pairs)
Please ensure both people in your Pair register this event on their form
Include Names of all Team members
Your Name Your Partner

Ensure ALL PAIRS event members have lodged an individual registration form including THIS event
Participant waiver*
- I, the undersigned, in consideration of, and as a condition of acceptance of my entry in the tournament hosted by Kman's Martial Arts, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators hereby waive all and any claims, right or cause of action which I or they may otherwise have, for or arising out of loss of life or injury , damage or loss of any description whatsoever, which I might suffer or sustain in the course of, or consequent upon my entry and participation in the said tournament. I understand and accept, that with all participation in sporting events which are combative in nature, with a likelihood of physical contact, that there is an acceptable element of risk.
- I confirm that I have no pre-existing injuries or illness that put me at additional risk via the participation in the events I have selected.
- I accept that the organizers reserve the right to match competitors as closely as possible, based on the entries received. I understand that the organizers reserve the right to alter the competition schedule, based on competitor entry levels.
- I understand that my email address may be used to communicate important event information and updates.
- I understand it is the full responsibility of my coach to ensure I arrive at my event, on time, and with correct attire and equipment (where applicable).
- I understand and accept that the entry fee is non-refundable
- I understand that my school MUST provide at least 1 Competent Official available, to Judge and/or Referee where required, as a condition of my entry
Where participant is under 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must check this box on their behalf.
If you prefer to pay by Credit Card, and non-NZ participants - enter details below*
Refund Policy*
- I understand there are NO REFUNDS for withdrawal prior to, or on the day of the event; non-attendance on the day ; failure to report to the ring on time resulting in missing my match; disqualification for any reason including due to incorrect equipment/uniform or incorrect weigh in information (more than 5kgs); dissatisfaction with match result or refusal of visa (overseas participants).
Where participant is under 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian must check this box on their behalf.
Total
$ 0.00

Cover Photo by Photoholgic on Unsplash

Your Name	Team Member 2	Team Member 3

Your Name	Team Member 2	Team Member 3

Your Name	Your Partner

Global New Zealand Open Championships

Global New Zealand Open Championships

Over countries represented so far !!

Registrations are now open (scroll down).

COMPETITION RULES (Click Link)

Registration Deadlines

REGISTER HERE

check with your instructor if you are not sure which events apply to you …… no changes OR ADDITIONS WILL BE made once form is submitted

All competitors MUST complete the following :

SPARRING EVENTS

PATTERNS / FORMS

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE - OPEN