Kenworthy Kyokushin Dojo

How awesome is this!
Our very own William! Still a karateka at heart.

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We are incredibly proud to announce that Will Collins-Lowe and Mokoia Hall-Tiepa have been selected to representing New Zealand Maori at the inaugural IFMA School World Muaythai Championships in Malaysia this June.

This historic event is the first-ever school-age Muaythai World Championship, held under the International School Sport Federation (ISF), bringing together talented young athletes from around the globe. It is an incredible opportunity for Will and Mokoia to compete on the world stage, gain international experience, and represent both their country and our school with pride.

We wish them all the very best as they prepare for this exciting challenge. Go well, Will and Mokoia!

Keep an eye out for some photos and videos from the Stratford.kyokushin. tournament last weekend.

But for now, here are the official results for the tournament.

Osu! Well done everyone!

23rd May Stratford Tournament Kata results:
Div 1 (UG-7 Kyu)under 11’s
1st- Louise-Mari Serfontein (Chisana-Napier)
2nd -Bodhi-Jack Chadwick-Packer (Taumarunui)
3rd - Alice Beretta (Inglewood)

Div 1 (UG-7 Kyu) 11yrs+
1st - Caitlyn Hickson (Whamgaimokopuna)
2nd Gautham Suvish (Carterton)
3rd Dorothy Mcilraith (Whamgaimokopuna)

Div 2 (6th - 4 th Kyu)
1st - Isha Sharma (Waitākere)
2nd - Amelia Muir ( Kenworthy Whanganui)
3rd - Kaea Robinson ( Chisana Napier)

Div 3 (3rd - 1st Kyu)
1st - Isaac Roberts (Inglewood)
2nd - Adam Thurston (Carterton)

Div 4 (Yudansha)
1st - Rebekah Dack (Kenworthy Whanganui)
2nd - James Sturt (Gosoku Dokkodo)

Teams Div 1 ( UG - 5th Kyu)
1st - Stratford - Alexis Elliot / Silvie Manson / Axel Harris
2nd - Carterton- Amrit Shergill / Kuljinder Kaur / Shane Redford-Kennedy

Teams Div 2 ( 4th Kyu - Yudansha)
1st - Kenworthy Whanganui -
Sotiris Grammaticogiannis / Chris Sheahon / Rebekah Dack
2nd - Waitākere - Misha Sharma / Yvette Messina / Isha Sharma
3rd - Carterton - Alex Terris / Adam Thurston / Sara MacDonald

First place Sacha winner of the Boys division under 14 what a great effort for your first time up well done 

Osu what a great effort from our first three novice fighters from the Wellington. Dojo well done today. Keep up the good work. Keep training hard proud of you all.
Osu 

Good luck to all who are participating in the Stratford.kyokushin. tournament today!
Ganbatte, give it your all, leave all on the mat and show them how Kyokushin Karateka do it!
OSU!

National Kyokushin Karate Women’s Camp- ANZAC Weekend

The Kenworthy Kyokushin Karate Dojo in Whanganui proudly hosted a Women’s Camp over ANZAC weekend, bringing together 32 women from the Mas Oyama Kyokushin Karate Dojos throughout New Zealand. “It’s been 10 years since we’ve brought our women together, and we had women attend from as far south as Dunedin, and as north as Auckland,” organiser of the camp, Jess Shaw, explained.
With participants ranging from just nine years old through to 72 years of age, the camp was a powerful display of the Kyokushin spirit, as well as the fortitude, perseverance and determination of our women in Kyokushin.

Over the course of the weekend, attendees trained hard in the traditional components of Kyokushin, as well as experiencing complementary activities from guest instructors, such as Yoga, Qi Gong, and Queloroz Brazilian Jujitsu. “Our final sessions composed of tameshiwari (board breaking), and kumite (full contact fighting),” says Jess. “Both of these were challenging sessions that took determination and spirit.”

The weekend highlighted just how strong, capable and inspiring women can be in martial arts, while also showing that karate is truly for all ages and abilities. “We had women who’ve been training in Kyokushin for more than 20 years, beside our younger ones who are just starting. We all supported and encouraged one another through the weekend, creating an empowering, safe and memorable experience for everyone.”

The senior instructors and organisers were thrilled with the turnout, the positive feedback, and have no doubt that the camp will continue to grow in future years.
For more information about training opportunities, visit Kenworthy Kyokushin Dojo on Facebook or www.kyokushinkarate.co.nz for dojo’s (clubs) throughout New Zealand.