NZ-DKA

One Moment

Did you know that July is Disability Pride month.

Joining our Club

Becoming a club member is so simple. Turn up to one of our classes and start training. There are no fees and no contracts. The only commitment from you is your time and a willingness to practice karate.

Remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring a drink bottle to your first lesson.

If karate is for you, sign up for an account. This will allow you to track your karate journey and receive alerts about club news and events.

Your Account

Class Location and Times

Public classes are every Wednesday at 6pm and 7pm in the Khandallah Town Hall.
Lower Hutt public classes are every Saturday at 60 Woburn Road from 10am until 12pm.
Karate Legends (3 to 6 year olds) every Saturday at 60 Woburn Road from 12pm until 1pm.
Manaaki Ability Trust classes are every Friday starting 1pm and Wednesday at 9:30am. These classes are only for the Trust's clients.
Zoom classes start at 4pm on the first Sunday of the month.
In person classes last an hour.
Zoom classes are 30 minutes.

Zoom Classes

June Classes

Day	Class Type	Students
Wed 10th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class + Kobudo	34
Fri 12th	Manaaki Ability Trust	24
Sat 13th	Lower Hutt Public Class, Karate Legends	15
Wed 17th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class	29
Fri 19th	Manaaki Ability Trust	22
Sat 20th	Lower Hutt Public Class, Karate Legends	11
Wed 24th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class + Kobudo	22
Fri 26th	Manaaki Ability Trust	9
Sat 27th	Lower Hutt Public Class, Karate Legends	10

July Classes

Day	Class Type	Students
Wed 1st	Manaaki Ability Trust Grading, Khandallah Grading Class	27
Fri 3rd	Manaaki Ability Trust Grading	20
Sat 4th	Lower Hutt Grading Class, Karate Legends	13
Sun 5th	Zoom Class	0
Wed 8th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class + Kobudo	16
Wed 15th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class	21
Fri 17th	Manaaki Ability Trust	15
Wed 22nd	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class + Kobudo	28
Fri 24th	Manaaki Ability Trust	18
Sat 25th	Lower Hutt Public Class, Karate Legends	13
Wed 29th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class (Next Class)
Fri 31st	Manaaki Ability Trust

August Classes

Day	Class Type	Students
Sat 1st	Lower Hutt Grading Class, Karate Legends
Sun 2nd	Zoom Class
Wed 5th	Manaaki Ability Trust Grading, Khandallah Grading Class
Fri 7th	Manaaki Ability Trust Grading
Sat 8th	Lower Hutt Public Class, Karate Legends
Wed 12th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class + Kobudo
Fri 14th	Manaaki Ability Trust
Sat 15th	Lower Hutt Public Class, Karate Legends
Wed 19th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class
Fri 21st	Manaaki Ability Trust
Sat 22nd	Lower Hutt Public Class, Karate Legends
Wed 26th	Manaaki Ability Trust, Khandallah Public Class + Kobudo
Fri 28th	Manaaki Ability Trust
Sat 29th	TOURNAMENT 2026!

Ability Newsletter

Here is the current issue of the club's newsletter. All the back issues are on the Donate page.

Winter 2026

Our YouTube Channel

Here is a link to the club's YouTube channel where you will find all kinds of karate videos.

Visit YouTube

A Picture From 2026

You can see more awesome pictures in our Dojo Gallery. If you are a club member you can add your own memories.

Gallery

$Sensei stands barefoot in front of the New Zealand Disability Karate Association display at Armageddon Expo. Behind him are two branded banners and a table displaying the Rainbro books and promotional materials. A central screen shows photos of participants and the message There Are No Barriers, while a sign on the table reads Free Karate.$

Our Stand at the Armageddon Expo!

Latest News and Events

Here are the news and events from the last 7 days and the next 14 days. You can read all our stories on the News and Events page going back to 2016.

News/Events

Tournament Entry Reminder!

31
Jul
2026

Don't forget to return your NZDKA Tournament entry form to Sensei by Friday 31 July (sooner would be better).

We need your entry on time so we can order participation medals and tournament tee shirts, organise the competition draws, and make sure everyone receives the support they need on the day.

Want a tournament tee shirt? Email steve@karatedojo.nz and don't forget to include your tee shirt size so we can place the order.

We're looking forward to an amazing day celebrating karate, kobudo, and our Wellington martial arts community. We can't wait to see you there!

Final week for tournament entries

27
Jul
2026

It is the final week to get your tournament entry forms to Sensei!
If you don't have an entry form, you can send an email to steve@karatedojo.nz with the following information.

* Your full name.
* Your current grade.
* Your club name.

Answer the questions below with a yes or no.

* Individual karate kata?
* Team karate kata?
* Individual kobudo kata?
* Team kobudo kata?
* Support/modified Kata required?
* Junior division, up to 15 years old?

Tournament is on Saturday 29th August 2026 at the Lower Hutt Events Centre, 30c Laings Road, Lower Hutt. The doors open at 9am. The tournament starts at 10am.

It is going to be an awesome day!