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Welcome to JKS Shotokan Karate - North Shore

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. With a new motto: “Lifelong Karate-do”, the JKS organisation promotes and expands the art of empty hand among different age and social groups, aiming to improve society as a whole

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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

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Get in fast for this great opportunity to really try karate.

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Is your child aged 5 - 8 years old ?

Why not sign them up for Little Tigers at the Browns Bay Dojo

Great for their focus and confidence.

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Why JKS Shotokan Karate - North Shore

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

Sensei Sean receiving his Godan certificate.

Kenny Nguyen after his Yondan JKS ratification.

Black Belt Grading for JKS Shotokan Karate - Auckland

Success for JKS NZ at The Karate New Zealand Nationals and NZ club in 2022

We had a record showing at the New Zealand National for JKS with a great team attending

The JKS Auckland Team consisted of 20 participants, and we were very successful.

  • 6 x 1st place
  • 5 x 2nd Place
  • 14 x 3rd place
  • Total of 25 Medals For our Players - Wow -

There were over 250 Competitors from 28 diffrent New Zealand clubs. Our Karateka far outwayed the expectations and seemed to have a huge amount of fun on the day and stepped up to the challenge of competition,They showed that they can compete at a national level. We had Chris Baker ,Gilvan Lemos , Shihan Phil Wilson and Shihan Trevor Foster do a outstanbding job refereeing at the event. Thank you to all the Volenteers that helped make the day smoother Suzan Baker, Ruad Fourie, Jason Paterson, Mike Loo, Vicky Xie and Raquel Radaelli

We are very proud of their commitment, hard work and performances on the day. Welll done JKS New Zealand for a your standing effort - OSS

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Our Golden Intermediate Players

Our newest Shodan at Browns Bay Dojo - Alvin Li

Alvin Li, with Sensei Sean at right, has been training for many years for his Shodan and has been very diligent and patient, especially with the COVID lockdowns. He was graded at the end of March 2022.

All those who have helped him on his journey are very proud of him, and look forward to training with him as he progresses still further with his karate.

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All our new Gi's supplied through the JKS Shop will now come with the JKS Badge embroidered on.

New service for club members - our own Sports Chaplain

Claus Fuchs, one of our 1st kyu karate-ka has qualified as a sports chaplain. He is able to provide pastoral care, support, mentoring and guidance for any club member who may be struggling with personal issues, or the pressures of karate training, grading etc. All discussions are strictly confidential and is there for your assistance.

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Class Times

We have classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, plus train on Saturday mornings.

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Fees

We like to encourage families to train together and therefor have great family package deals available.

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Locations

We have dojos in Browns Bay and Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore, and in Orewa on the Hibiscus Coast.

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Testimonials

Mark Costello

Student

I train with another small club but come to this one on Saturday morning for great intense 2 hour session for seniors.

Tracy Lawrence

Student and parent

I joined initially to get fit but have found that my co-ordination and memory have improved as well. I have found a community of people who make the days more enjoyable.

Aaron Marsh

Student

I came to investigate what the club was like and havent left since! Sean is an incredibly talented, knowledgeable and caring sensei (teacher). If you're interested in martial arts and self defense in a nurturing environment that you can trust and become a part of a family of like-minded students then this is the place. And its fun for the whole family!

Anton Van den Bergh

Sensei

Sensei Sean has been a great support to me (Anton van den Bergh ~ Timaru) on my journey into the JKS family. A comment from spectator at last tournament; "I wished we had a Sensei like him" - pointing to Sensei Sean when asked who she was talking about.... she thought his omnipresence and encouragement of his students all day long, was a great example of being a true Sensei!!
Well done Sensei Sean! I will try to live up to your standards!!

Mokko 711

Parent

My son has attended this club for 8 months and loves going to the class. He seems to learn many technics for self self-defense. Also, I can see he respects others more than before.
This club encourages practice for the students and plans many events to keep students fun

Nicholas Denton-Giles

Student and parent

My son and I have been going to jks north shore for a year and a half now, I’ve found sensei Sean to be very passionate about karate and an excellent teacher. He has a high level of expectation from his students and wants them to be the best they can be. The little tigers class is also excellent, sensei James is very good with the kids. Great atmosphere and people!

Tish Tate

Mother

Awesome club! The Sense's are totally dedicated to the students, my son started as a "Little Tiger" 3 years ago, his grown so much, his become very disciplined & focused, not only in his Karate but also at school. His a lot more active & really looks forward to seeing the team at training. It's a great sport, though the students train hard, they earn the belt, they dont get rewarded for participation. GIVE IT A GO!!!

James lawrence

Student / Sensei

I met Sean though business, and found out he ran a dojo. I thought I would try the club, and haven't regretted the decision. My goal is primarily to get fit and enjoy the martial arts again. Sensei Sean and the JKS Karate club has challenged me, and allowed me to get back into karate after a very long break. The training sessions are fun, and informative. This is a really great club.

Jason patterson

Student and parent

I've been part of this club since last June. The teachers really know their stuff and the students are just awesome to train with. If u want to learn karate best place hands down.

GMC Coaching

Student

So I started Karate at the age of 49 during one of our lockdowns, all my classes were online for the first month, I've had multiple injuries and have terrible flexibility due to years of other sports and accidents.
I've found the Sensei's to be super supportive and happy to work with my idiosyncrasy's, I improved so much in my first 2 months that I graded to White Belt yellow tip, I've enjoyed it so much I've convinced my neighbor to come along next term, in my opinion JKS is more than just a Karate Club, it's a community!