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JKS Northshore Karate Club – Xmas on the Park 2025 Celebration!
18th Edition of our annual “JKS Northshore Xmas in the Park” Sunday, 14th December 2025 was a day to remember for the JKs Northshore Karate Club members from Browns Bay and Orewa. We gathered for the 18th Edition of our annual “Xmas in the Park”—a tradition that brings together karate spirit, family fun, and festive…
39 Karate Students Level Up: Celebrating Our Final Grading of 2025
A day of achievement, dedication, and teamwork as our beginners complete their last grading of the year. Introduction On Saturday, 29th November, we marked a milestone with our final karate grading of 2025. It was an inspiring day where 39 participants demonstrated their commitment and skill, stepping up to achieve their next level. Highlights of…
JKS NZ Triumphs in Tokyo: International Karate Training & Grading Success
Discover how our team mastered Kihon, Kata, and Kumite at the JKS Headquarters and Teikyo University, culminating in outstanding grading results. Introduction At the end of November, JKS New Zealand embarked on an unforgettable trip to Tokyo, Japan, for intensive karate training and grading. From mastering Kihon and Kata to celebrating grading achievements, here’s a…
It’s Time recognise our student
It time to Recognise our students Hello All,A quick update on the karate news front this week:📍 Browns Bay Dojo – Monday 3rd NovemberThere will be no training tonight as the hall is in use by the owners. Please join us instead on Tuesday in Ōrewa!🚗 Ōrewa Entrance Update As you may have noticed, the Ōrewa entrance now has barriers.…
Seminar Week with Arimoto Sensei – A Celebration of Karate, Learning, and Friendship
We’ve had an incredible start to our Seminar Week with the legendary Arimoto Sensei from Japan, a 4-time World Champion whose presence has brought energy, precision, and inspiration to every session. Day 1: Power, Precision & Kata Mastery From the very first techniques, it was clear why Sensei is a world-class practitioner. His precision and…
Celebrating Excellence in Karate at Ōrewa Colledge
It gives me great pleasure to share that several of our dedicated Karate students at Ōrewa College have been formally recognised for their outstanding efforts and unwavering commitment throughout the year. Karate is more than just a martial art—it’s a journey of discipline, perseverance, and personal growth. This year, our students have exemplified these values…