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Safe, structured coaching

Personal training for people rebuilding confidence in movement.

TK Movement supports adults dealing with chronic pain, previous injury, or reduced confidence in exercise. The focus is on safe strength, better movement, and long-term quality of life.

Designed for people dealing with chronic pain, previous injury, or reduced confidence in exercise — while still supporting general strength and movement goals.

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Guided by Taikan Kai principles of awareness, respect, and embodied understanding.

Every client is treated as an individual, with coaching adapted to their background, goals, and circumstances. Building trust and long-term relationships is at the centre of how I coach.

Why TK Movement

This is not about pushing through pain or chasing intensity for its own sake. It is about rebuilding trust in your body, developing strength safely, and creating a foundation for long-term resilience.

Safe progression

Exercise is adapted to the individual, with a focus on control, confidence, and sustainable progress rather than rushed intensity.

Personal understanding

Coaching is informed by lived experience of injury recovery, as well as a strong background in teaching movement and body awareness.

Long-term focus

The goal is not short-term hype. It is better movement, greater independence, and improved quality of life over time.

About

TK Movement is the personal training and movement coaching brand of Dan Brighurst, created to support people who need a calmer, more thoughtful approach to exercise.

Dan’s coaching approach combines strength training, functional movement, and martial arts-based body awareness. It is designed for people who want to improve mobility, rebuild strength after injury, and feel more capable in everyday life.

The service is especially suited to those who have felt excluded by mainstream fitness culture or who need a more individualised starting point.

Dan is completing a NZQA Level 4 Certificate in Exercise, has a NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Coaching, and is a martial arts instructor and founder of Taikan Kai Karate.

Sessions aim to reduce fear around movement and replace it with structure, clarity, and gradual progress.

TK Movement is guided by Taikan Kai principles while operating as an independent personal training service.

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Services

Simple, supportive coaching designed to help you move better, build confidence, and feel in control of your body again.

Free consultation

Initial Consultation

A simple starting point to understand your goals, movement, and next steps.

  • Brief conversation about your goals and history
  • Simple movement screen (mobility, control, confidence)
  • Clear explanation of what I see and what it means
  • Space to ask questions before committing

Leave with clarity and a plan for your next step

$60 per coaching session

1:1 Personal Coaching

60-minute session focused on rebuilding strength, confidence, and movement quality.

  • Tailored to your body, experience, and goals
  • Ideal for injury recovery and confidence building
  • Calm, structured coaching at your pace

Calm, structured coaching at your pace

$100 total / $50 each

Bring a Buddy

Train alongside someone you trust while still receiving personalised guidance.

  • Share the 60-minute session with a friend, partner, or family member
  • Individual adjustments within a shared session
  • Supportive and motivating environment

Feel more comfortable starting with someone by your side

$20 per week (add-on)

Between-Session Support (Clients Only)

Optional guidance to support your training between in-person sessions.

  • Up to 3 structured sessions per week to follow independently
  • Aligned with your in-person coaching
  • Message access for clarification if needed

Available only alongside a PT package. Designed as simple support, not a coaching service.

APPROACH

All coaching is tailored to the individual, with a focus on safe progression, confidence, and long-term movement quality.

If you're looking for structure, support, and lasting progress, this is the best place to start.

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Recommended Path
Most Popular Option

8-Week Coaching Block

Designed for people who want consistent progress and real change over time.

This is the standard way clients train at TK Movement.

  • 1 or 2 sessions per week over 8 weeks
  • Clear progression plan based on your starting point
  • Ongoing adjustments as your confidence improves
  • Structure, accountability, and support

This is how most clients get their results

Most clients train 1–2x per week as part of this structure.

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Consistency Plan

2x Weekly Coaching

$100 per week for 2 x 1:1 sessions

  • Two structured sessions per week
  • Ongoing progression and support
  • Build routine, strength, and confidence

Best for those ready to commit to regular progress

Client Results

Real experiences from people rebuilding confidence in movement. Shared with permission.

“Encouraging and supportive. Dan makes you feel comfortable, even when you’re anxious or unsure. He patiently corrects you and shows you again without ever making you feel silly.”

— Emma (19, Retail), new to strength training

Built confidence and routine within 6 weeks

“After surgery, I’ve had ongoing weakness in my right hip and lower back. Dan created a targeted, well-explained plan that has already led to significant improvement in just a few weeks.”

— Heydon (46, Courier), hip and back pain ongoing after surgery

Now noticing improved strength and pain free at work

“Dan has been awesome to train with. He’s friendly, supportive, and knows how to push you in a way that feels achievable. Setting measurable goals has kept me motivated, and I’ve become noticeably stronger and more confident since starting.”

— Brittany (31, Teacher), improving strength and fitness

Enjoying training and seeing consistent progress

Approach

Sessions are designed to be respectful, clear, and responsive to the individual. The emphasis is on coaching people, not just prescribing exercises.

Respectful and inclusive

  • Communication is adapted to the individual
  • Clients are treated with dignity and respect
  • Boundaries, comfort, and personal context matter

Within scope

  • Training stays within exercise professional scope
  • Medical or injury concerns are referred when needed
  • Recent or unresolved injuries may require clearance from a GP or physiotherapist

Built for real life

  • Focus on long-term function rather than trends
  • Progressions are realistic and sustainable
  • Confidence grows alongside physical capacity
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Contact

Ready to ask a question or book a free consultation? Start with a simple message.

Good fit if you are...

  • returning to exercise after time away
  • looking for support with movement confidence
  • wanting a calmer, more personalised coaching style

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Coming Soon

TK Mobility Foundations

A small-group mobility class is being developed for adults who want to improve balance, strength, confidence, and everyday movement.

Interested? Send a message to join the early interest list.