A selection of three of the five weapons we teach. Sai, bo and nunchaku.
Shorin Ryu New Zealand
Welcome to Shorin Ryu New Zealand. We provide tuition in an Okinawan style of karate called Matsubayashi Ryu.
Our training includes traditional formats, pad work, practical applications and traditional weaponry.
Senior students Danny and Hannah working the finer points of Naihanshi Nidan at training tonight.
Training at the Tokashiki Dojo in Okinawa under the guidance of Tamaki Sensei who is the technical advisor for Shorin Ryu Karate do International.
21/04/2026
James Sensei at the Tokashiki Dojo in Okinawa, pre Covid, with Makino Sensei at left, Tamaki Sensei, head sensei, in Gi, and Tokashiki Sensei at right.
Assistant instructor Harri performing our 12th kata, Wankan.
James Sensei and assistant instructor Harri working a blocking drill that combines traditional technique with practical application. This drill refines eye/ hand coordination, distance and timing, and is great for conditioning the forearms.
13/03/2026
12/03/2026
Our high-grade students doing stationary contact training.
James Sensei performing Choun no kon ni, second bo kata in our curriculum.
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2 Porter Crescent Helensville
Auckland
Opening Hours
| Monday | 6:30pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |