Ingram (40) won a gold medal in the poomsae team event with Sue Keen (30) at the World Taekwondo Federation's national championships in Christchurch.
The two Green Island Taekwondo Club members shared the medals in the individual event, with Keen winning the gold by 0.5 points from Ingram. The third club member to reach the podium was Jan Scott (41), with a silver medal in the women's fighting section.
They are the first members of the club to win a national title since Vanessa Beel 10 years ago.
Ingram, a mother of three children, suffers from an hereditary complaint and gradually lost her sight. She was declared legally blind 10 years ago.
"I lost the use of the nerves at the back of my eyes and can't send information back to the brain," she explained.
Ingram is not totally blind and can see objects 2m away. She is able do most things but it takes a bit longer.
She is able to read a book or recipe for cooking or watch a DVD using a magnifying monitor.
"There is nothing I can't do but it takes me a bit longer than the average person," Ingram said. "It makes me feel like an older person."
Her confidence was boosted when she attended Outward Bound at Anakiwa early this year.
"They have a motto that I have taken to heart: 'There is more in you'," Ingram said.
Ingram started taekwondo three years ago with two of her three children - Jack (10) and Hanna (8) - to give them confidence and keep them safe. Max (6) will start soon.
Ingram admits that it has been a battle for her to master the sport.
Ingram has to ask the judges to give verbal instructions because she cannot see the hand signals.
But there is a plus in being blind.
"I can't see the judges or the crowd and this keeps the nerves away," she said.
The World Taekwondo Federation style involves contact in the fighting section. Its rival, the International Taekwondo Federation, has less contact.
The poomsae competition involves more subtle techniques with hand and skilful foot placements.
Keen and Ingram have both qualified for their blue belts and the next step is to get a black belt.
The pair received a confidence boost when asked by New Zealand's grand taekwondo master, Peter Shaw, to make sure they come back for next year's championships in Auckland.
Ingram has simple advice for people with disabilities.
"Do not doubt yourself. Give it a go."
