Safe progression
Exercise is adapted to the individual, with a focus on control, confidence, and sustainable progress rather than rushed intensity.
New Plymouth • 1:1 & 2-person 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.
Guided by Taikan Kai principles of awareness, respect, and embodied understanding.
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.
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.
Services
Simple, supportive coaching designed to help you move better, build confidence, and feel in control of your body again.
Free consultation
Initial Consultation
- 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
$50 per coaching session
1:1 Personal Coaching
- 60-minute guided coaching session
- Tailored to your body, experience, and goals
- Ideal for injury recovery, confidence building, and general fitness
Build strength safely while regaining trust in your body
$80 total / $40 each
Bring a Buddy
- Share the 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
$25 per week
Online Coaching
- Personalised movement plan
- Progress tracking and adjustments
- Messaging support when you need it
- Designed around your schedule and available equipment
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.
Recommended Path
Structured Progression Option
8-Week Coaching Block
- 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
The best way to rebuild confidence and create lasting results
Consistency Option
2x Weekly Coaching
- Two structured sessions per week
- Ongoing progression and support
- Build routine, strength, and confidence
See real progress through consistency
Client Results
Real experiences from people rebuilding confidence in movement. Shared with permission.
“I went from being nervous about injury to feeling strong and confident again. Training finally feels safe.”
Now training consistently 2x per week
“I had no idea where to start. The structure and guidance made everything feel clear and manageable.”
Built confidence and routine within 6 weeks
“I always felt out of place in gyms. This felt completely different — supportive, calm, and tailored to me.”
Improved mobility and everyday strength
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
Contact
Ready to ask a question or book a free consultation? Start with a simple message.
Get in touch
Phone 021 956 194
Email dbrighurst@gmail.com
Location New Plymouth, New Zealand
Instagram
instagram.com/tkmovement
Good fit if you are...
- returning to exercise after time away
- looking for support with movement confidence
- wanting a calmer, more personalised coaching style