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Hanshi Paul Mitchell 8TH Dan Training Camp 2010

The dates have been set for what's going to be one of the highlights of 2010 for Shukokai Karate New Zealand.
Don't miss out on Hanshi Paul Mitchell's training camp, it promises to be a very interesting and hard packed training schedule.
Here's the basics, for more information, download the information/registration form here:

Saturday 20th and Sunday the 21st of March
Saturday:: - 1st Session 10am - 12pm; - 2nd Session 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Sunday:: - 1st Session 8.30am -10am; - 2nd Session 10.30am - 12pm; - Camp closes 12.30pm

Camp costs include training, accommodation and meals from Saturday lunch.

Happy New Year!

Happy 2010 everyone! Hope you all had great Christmas and New Years celebrations. Look forward to some fresh, hard and fast training with you in the New Year!
Be sure to check out the 2010 Events Calendar too!
Osu!
Sensei Andrew

Childrens Summer Program

Download the PDF information sheet here

Holiday Program

Samurai Karate T-shirts!

Available now! Awesome Samurai Karate t-shirts, adults and junior sizes, great for summer!
Junior sizes - $25
Adults sizes - $30
Get them from the Dojo. :)

Congratulations Sensei Andrew

Sensei Andrew and Cynthia are now the proud parents of baby Tamara. Born on October the 20th at a healthy weight, Tamara is still going strong, and should be in the dojo for training soon. :)
Sensei, We wish you and your new family all the best for a healthy future. From all the Shukokai NZ Karate-ka!

Video

Awesome Training Footage of Sensei Kimura

September Black Belt Grading - Melbourne

On the 10th of September a senior grading was held at Sensei Darren's Sunshine Dojo in Melbourne. Samurai New Zealand had 5 Karate-ka attempting Black Belt grades.
It was a great night of solid Shukokai karate which lasted for about 3.30hrs and our students performed with excellence and tremendous karate spirit, to say that I was proud would be an understatement.

The successful Karate-ka and thir new grade:

Sensei Glen Hardinge - Nidan
Sensei Jethro Hardinge - Nidan
Sensei Geoff Shirley - Shodan
Sensei Aaron Blackledge - Shodan
Sensei Johana Hotzel - Shodan Ho

Bladk Belt Grading, Melbourne, September 2009

Congratulations to all five of you! Well done.
Sensei Andrew

Shukokai Karate Organisations 60th Anniversary - Japan

This year marked the 60th anniversary of the Shukokai Karate Organisation in Japan. Shukokai was founded in 1949 by Chojiro Tani 9th Dan (now deceased).
Samurai Karate NZ is a member of the Shukokai World Karate Association based in Kobe, Japan. As such Sensei Andrew Kowanjko, 4th Dan and New Zealand Chief Instructor, was invited to travel to Japan to help celebrate this major occasion as part of an International contingent. It took place over 4 days and included training with Japanese Chief Instructor Sensei Kawata 9th Dan, an examination, in which Sensei Andrew from Onehunga was awarded the title of Kenshi (recognition of human development), a tournament (which included a demonstration by Japanese and international instructors) and a celebration dinner and awards ceremony to conclude the event.
“The four days were an amazing experience of cultural learning and exchange with wonderful locals who showed great hospitality and a strong commitment for future ties between Japanese and Western Karate”, said Sensei Andrew.

Image Sensei Andrew demonstrating with Sensei Pat

Samurai NZ Club Champs - Sunday 24th May 2009

The Arrowtown Karate Club successfully defended the Samurai NZ Club championship trophy last month for the first time, winning the cup for the last two successive years.
The largest Samurai New Zealand tournament yet with 155 competitors, Arrowtown hosted the tournament for the first time on Sunday 24th May 2009 at the Arrowtown school hall which doubles as the club’s Dojo.