Welcome to JKS North Shore Karate
Based in Browns Bay, Hibiscus Coast and Takapuna on the North Shore of Auckland City, we are your local, family oriented and outcome focused Karate Club. We are passionate about teaching Karate to both children and adults, and at the same time, building their self esteem, strength and discipline.
Auckland is at Alert Level 3
All JKS Northshore clubs will be closed this week from 1st to the 7th March. at this time we will be doing online training classes Via Zoom - Stay Safe, Stay home , Stay Healthy
Why JKS North Shore Karate
Mission Statement
The aims and objectives of JKS North Shore Karate club is to foster, administer and advance the art of traditional Shotokan Karate here in New Zealand.
Our goal is to teach, motivate, educate and guide our students and instructors while promoting exemplary ethics in Karate-Do.
We promise to do this through regular training of the highest order, course and grading events, special courses, and of course, competitions for both juniors and seniors alike.
Our classes are tailored for both young children, through to adult karate-ka at all levels.
Other Key Benefits
- Build self esteem and self-control
- Be healthier in body, mind and spirit
- Be more confident
- Learn effective techniques
- Learn discipline
- Learn how to avoid getting involved in physical confrontations
- Be less likely to abuse alcohol, smoke, or take drugs
- Be more respectful towards yourself and others
- Be regarded as a role model
- Keep in shape while having fun
JKS Shotokan North Shore team members at the JKS New Zealand Championships in Christchurch 2020.
Gilvan Lemos winner of the Overall Best Kata at the JKS New Zealand Championships in Christchurch 2020.
Success at the 2020 Karate NZ Championships
A strong team from JKS North Shore competed at the championships, distinguishing themselves with strong showings in Kata and Kumite.
We had medallists in Karate NZ Secondary School, Karate NZ Cup and Karate NZ Championships
JKS DVDs at a Special Price
With Covid-19 affecting training around the world, JKS Japan are offering a special deal on a 3 DVD set to assist their members. For a limited time you can purchase this set at a reduced price.
The Shotokan Kata DVD, the Wheelchair Karate DVD, and the Koten Kata DVD at a set price of only 6,000 yen (@NZ$86.00)! Remember:
- This is half the regular price.
- The number of DVD sets is limited.
Contact Sensei Sean via email, or Facebook/Messenger to order your set (he will manage the orders direct with JKS Japan and handle payments).
Do not miss this amazing opportunity!
Class Times
We have classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, plus train on Saturday mornings.
Fees
We like to encourage families to train together and therefor have great family package deals available.
Locations
We have dojos in Browns Bay on Auckland's North Shore,
and in Hibiscus Coast.
There are plenty of reasons why people join our club - here are just some of them!
Testimonials
There is so much that Karate can offer you and your family
Fun and fitness
Builds confidence
Great for discipline and self-control
For the whole family
A great way to make new friends
All ages and abilities
All round exercise
Self defence
Tournaments if you want to compete
First week FREE!
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9 months 1 week agoJKS Karate Club North Shore
Flexibility Basic Training for Karate: Shoulder
JKS Instructor Takashi Yamaguchi introduces some exercises to improve usage of the shoulder joint and scapula (shoulder blades) in striking techniques.
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9 months 1 week agoJKS Karate Club North Shore
1st couple of trainings in level 2
Social distancing worked
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9 months 2 weeks agoJKS Karate Club North Shore
Little tigers Monday 6:00 pm - 6:45pm BEGINNERS WHITE AND YELLOW (9YEARS OLD PLUS) Monday at 6 Pm - 8 Pm Wednesday at 6 Pm-6:45
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9 months 2 weeks agoJKS Karate Club North Shore
Mawashi Geri
Basic Kumite: From Basic Mawashigeri to Kumite Mawashigeri 基本回し蹴りから組手回し蹴りまで
伝統空手の基本動作、回し蹴りから組手の回し蹴りに応用していく方法です。Basic kumite technics: from basic traditional Mawashigeri to kumite style Mawashigeri by the JKS instructor Toyama Shohei.
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9 months 2 weeks agoJKS Karate Club North Shore is sharing a COVID-19 Update.
Just for all your information we will be running as per the covid 19 LVL 2 Rules set out by the government and advised by
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9 months 2 weeks agoJKS Karate Club North Shore is feeling happy at .
Hello All, Looks like JKS Northshore Browns Bay will out of hibernation and back into the Dojo, Waiting for today's announcement... but it would seem
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9 months 2 weeks agoJKS Karate Club North Shore
Koten Kata By Koji Arimoto
古典型 鶴翼三段、JKS 在本幸司指導員 Koten Kata Kakuyoku San by JKS Instructor Koji Arimoto
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9 months 3 weeks agoJKS Karate Club North Shore
Kakuyoku Nidan plus Bunkai
Kakuyoku Nidan (Slow Performance and Bunkai)
古典型 鶴翼二段、JKS 在本幸司指導員 Koten Kata Kakuyoku Nidan by JKS Instructor Koji Arimoto
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9 months 3 weeks agoJKS Karate Club North Shore
JKS Honbu - Inada sensei showing of some kumite kicks
伝統空手ミット蹴りTraditional Karate Kumite Kicks Pad kick training
横蹴り・回し蹴り連続練習、稲田保久JKS本部道場指導員。Yokogeri and mawashigeri pad kick training conducted by JKS instructor Yasuhisa Inada sensei.
