Our Instructors and Black Belt Team
Head Instructor : Master Kane Raukura - 7th Degree Black Belt. ITF Certified Instructor.
Master Raukura has trained in Taekwon-Do for over 33 years and began as the clubs Head Instructor in 1997, this was after taking over the helm from Mr. Sam Clark, the clubs Founding Instructor. High expectations and an uncompromising standard are reflected strongly in Master Raukura and this is clearly seen in the numerous club successes both at a national and international level. Master Raukura was also the national advisor for Standards and Discipline for over 10 years. Currently he is a Director on the ITKD Board and the Child Protection Officer for New Zealand.
Assistant Instructor: Mr. Brendan Doogan - 6th Degree Black Belt. ITF Certified Instructor.
Mr. Doogan is a loyal and long serving member of Dragon's Spirit Papatoetoe. A dedicated practitioner, he lives and breaths Taekwon-Do. He has represented Counties Manukau at the NZ Nationals on countless occassions and has represented the country internationally at the World Cup, World Championships and Oceanias. Currently he is on the NZ HP Advisory, the ITF Coaches Committee and is the Head Instructor of Dragon's Spirit Point Chevalier.