NZKOK Inc - Kyokushin Karate

21/09/2026

OSU! Where do we start!!! As if hosting Kancho Shokei Matsui and Shihan Katsuhiro Gorai wasn't special enough for little ole New Zealand, we were honoured to host a Dan Test during the 2 Day & 1 night Seminar.
OMEDETŌ - CONGRATULATIONS!!!
"DAN PROMOTIONS" to:
🥋7th Dan - Shihan Stephen Takiwa
🥋6th Dan - Shihan: Robert Fryer & Tahi Parata
🥋5th Dan - Shihan: Garry Clarke, Hale Pahetogia, Edwin McKinnon & Rhendy Visser
🥋4th Dan - Sensei: Garin Duggan, Maria Hooper, Rachel McLean, Jason Beals & Tania Rowley
🥋3rd Dan - Sensei: Robert Drummond & Michael Begbie
🥋2nd Dan - Sensei Michael Riley, Sally Dalzell, Stacey Armstrong, Matija-Taaitoa Sucich, Helene Sucich, Maximilan Hunt
🥋1st Dan - Senpai Natasha Wilson, Justine Parker, Ajith Herath Mudiyangelage, Tamaki Peita, Jazmin Dean, Mackenzie Webster & Sapphire Wilson
Also a "Special Mention" to our other NZ Branch Candidates Under Shihan Chris Gower (we'll let you announce your results) AND our Australian Whānau Candidates Sensei Graham Levy and Sensei Jeff Boreham on your "Pass" results!
OSU!!!

20/09/2026

58th All Japan Open Tournament
November 7, 8, 2026

13/09/2026

Group Dojo photos from the Seminar.

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

Photos from Day 3 of Kancho Matsui's Seminar in Auckland, New Zealand, Sept 4-6, 2026.

11/09/2026

Photos from Day 2 of Kancho Matsui's Seminar in Auckland, New Zealand, Sept 4-6, 2026.

11/09/2026

Photos from Day 1 of Kancho Matsui's Seminar in Auckland, New Zealand, Sept 4-6, 2026.

10/09/2026

03/07/2026

🥋 A rare opportunity to train under the leadership of Kancho Matsui and Shihan Gorai.

Challenge yourself, deepen your Kyokushin, and be part of an unforgettable international event.

👉 Register today: https://www.nzkyokushin.org.nz/kanchomatsui

OSU!