News and Events for 2024

Sensei has been asked to play a pivotal role in developing a program to integrate athletes with disabilities into karate NZ club settings, further enhancing inclusivity and opportunities within KNZ.

To make this a success I need help from all of you. We will build on what works within our club and our experiences from our first tournament.

This is an exciting opportunity for our club in 2025.

Our last class of the year will be on Wednesday 11th December. We will be starting our celebration about 6:45pm with mince pies, lollies, and Christmas crackers!

Our first class of the new year will be on 22nd January 2025.

If you can't join us we'll miss you, but we wish you a Merry Christmas and an amazing 2025!

Here is the slightly late Spring issue of Ability the New Zealand Disability Karate Association Newsletter.

Find out about our special Christmas class, Rainbro's last book, and our final gradings of 2024.

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Prepare yourselves, because on the 30th of October, our dojo transforms into a battlefield of the undead!

Dress up in your most fearsome Halloween costume, and brace yourself for the ultimate test of your karate skills. Will your strikes be powerful enough to hold back the relentless zombie hordes?

Do you have what it takes to take down a zombie with a single, devastating blow? This Halloween, it's not just about survival it's about proving you're more than just a snack.

But beware, it's not just zombies lurking in the shadows... There are whispers of a T-Rex on the prowl! Can you master your kata before a dinosaur joins the fight?

Join us for a night of spine-chilling fun with gooey lollies and ghostly games. This is not just a class, it's a fight for your life!

This is a reminder that the 25th September evening classes have been cancelled. The Manaaki Ability Trust class will still go ahead.

Classes will be back to normal the following week.

Ahoy, mateys! Hoist the Jolly Roger and let yer tongues sail the seven seas, for it's International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Arrr, grab yer grog and join the crew, or ye be walkin' the plank! Arrr!

Join us for What's Outside the Box on Saturday, 14th September, an inspiring expo for disabled individuals and their families in the Wellington region. Explore post-secondary opportunities in education, employment, hobbies, and social connections. Visit the New Zealand Disability Karate Association's stall to learn about karate benefits. Doors open at 10am - don't miss this chance to discover new possibilities!

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Here is the Winter issue of Ability, the New Zealand Disability Karate Association Newsletter.
In this issue you can read all the What's Outside The Box expo.

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The club will be running a free self-defence class on Wednesday 21st August at 7pm. This is in place of our normal second class. Everyone is invited so please tell your friends and family about the session.

There will be practical demonstrations and lots of opportunities to try out the techniques in a safe training environment. You don't have to know karate to be take part in this exciting class.

Remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring a drink bottle.

There are many ways to tie your belt (obi). Here is a video that will walk you through the method I use. I hope you find it useful. Remember it is your responsibility to make sure your belt is fitted correctly.

If you can demonstrate tying your own belt in front of Sensei there will be a certificate for you.

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We held our first tournament this weekend. Thank you to everyone who participated. And a very special thank you to all the officials who made sure the day ran smoothly. Without their support this event would not have been possible.
A highlight of the day was the demonstrations by Sensei Will Cooper. Many of the participants told me that they were blown away by his katas.
See you at next year's tournament!

Only 1 day until we open the dojo doors for our very first karate tournament!

Only 2 days until we open the dojo doors for our very first karate tournament!