WAITANGI WEEKEND
New Lynn Dojo will be closed on Saturday 7th for Waitangi Weekend.
Classes will resume on as per schedule on Monday 9th February.
COMPETITION TRAINING
New Lynn Dojo will resume the morning session for Competition Training on Saturday 14th from 9.00 - 10.00 am.
Please note that participation at these sessions is by invitation only and open to 6th Kyu Grade (Purple belt) members and above. If you wish to join, please discuss with Sensei Chris Bennett.
JYOSHINMON DEMONSTRATION
The club will perform a demonstration of karate techniques and kumite at the 2026 Chinese New Year Festival on Saturday 21st February.
Details of the event to be confirmed such as the start time and when club members need to meet.
GASSHUKU AT MISSION BAY
There will be a Gasshuku (Japanese for Training Camp) at Mission Bay and have a picnic to be planned during late February.
Details for this event to be confirmed soon.
This would be an opportunity for students from all 5 Dojos to train together and socialise afterwards.
There have been training camps over the years but it has been some time since a Gasshuku was held outdoors and the previous camp was in 2013 at Orewa Beach (see photo above).
2026 NEWS PAGE
The NEWS page has been updated with the events scheduled for 2026.
Club news will be announced as they are published.
JYOSHINMON BADGES ON SALE
Club badges are ordered through your Sensei. Cost $25 per badge.
Badges are required to be worn during Gradings and at Tournaments.
JYOSHINMON T-SHIRTS ON SALE
Our new Jyoshinmon t-shirts were produced this year with Silver print and trim. Available in Men’s, Women’s and Kid’s sizes.
Adult sizes at $40
Kid sizes at $35
There are still some 50th Anniversary t-shirts in Gold print and trim but only available in Kid’s sizes at $25.
Please order your t-shirts through your Sensei.
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