Otago Uni’s oldest martial arts club (est. early 1970s). Focused on self-defence, fitness, and beginner-friendly training.
Open to Uni/Polytech students and the wider Dunedin community
Monday & Thursday 6–7.30pm
Venues may vary; check posts for updates Started in the early 1970s, the Otago University Karate Club was the first martial arts club on the Otago campus; it has been training Otago students for over 35 years. New students are most welcome, and although we are a University club, we do accept non-students. Affiliated to the IOGKF, an international organisation.
What grading looks like 👊 how it feels like 🥵 but after grading 🤤🍜
Congrats to all recently graded members!! Lots of courage! 🥋
Congratulations to all those who sat their kyu grade examinations last night, you did yourselves proud. To those for whom it was their first grading, and to those sitting for higher brown belts, CONGRATULATIONS! Each step in itself is a small step, but combined, they can take you a long way!
A chance for our students to demonstrate the hard work they’ve put in over the past months. 🥋 This Thursday, some will take their very first grading, while others continue their karate journey.
Karate is a personal challenge, but never a journey taken alone. Growth looks different for everyone, and stepping up takes courage.
See you at Knox Church at 6 pm for grading, followed by dinner together afterwards.
Wishing everyone a strong spirit. 👊
Great Monday night training and stretching session!
A reminder that we have venue changes starting this week, but not time changes.
Monday, Clubs and Societies' building, Albany Street, Dance studio on the Ground floor
Thursday, Knox Church Hall, George Street.
See you all there!
12/04/2026
Welcome back! See you Monday at OUSA Clubs and Socs 🥋
and Thursday at Knox Church Hall.
29/03/2026
Heads up! We've got venue changes for April.
FYI: No training Easter Monday, 6 April.
See you there!🥋
Questions? Just message us.
05/03/2026
Join our FREE Beginner classes until 15 March! 👊 Wear comfortable fitness clothes and join us every Monday and Thursday from 6 a 7:30pm.
Contact us to learn more about our affordable memberships 🥋 (like a coffee per week)
25/02/2026
Our popular FREE Beginners Class is back! Bring a friend and join us for Karate Training.
> For all fitness levels
> No experience or uniform needed
🗓️Mon & Thu | 6-7:30 pm
📍Dance Studio, College of Education (159 Union St East)
(Look for the Gymnasium sign outside)
22/02/2026
Our first new students class is today 6pm at the College of Education Dance studio (159 Union St East)!
No experience needed, come along, bring a friend and try it out!
| Monday | 6pm - 7:30pm |
| Thursday | 6pm - 7:30pm |