KARATEDO SHITOKAI NEW ZEALAND, a style of Karate known as Shitoryu founded by the late Kenwa Mabuni, being one of the four major styles in the world. The two most well known areas associated with Karate in Okinawa were Naha and Shuri. In the late 19th century the most famous grandmaster in Shuri was Itosu and in Naha the grandmaster was Higaonna. Kenwa Mabuni was a student of both grandmasters, and out of respect for his teachers named his style of Karate "Shitoryu".

About Karatedo 

 ShitokAI New Zealand


Karatdo Shitokai New Zealand actively competes in International, National and Local competitions, as well as having many members who have been New Zealand Representatives at the World Championships and Oceania Tournaments.

All classes are mixed, with adults and children training together with all gradings being conducted under the World Shitokai Karate Federation grading guidelines.

Training is focussed on Kihon, Kata and Self Defence systems. Specilised training is provided for advance students who are competing in Kumite and Kata events.


Karate training and self defence has multiple benefits. You will learn karate kihon (basics), kata (fight sequences and bunkai), kumite (sparring) and how these can be applied to techniques for self defence. 


As you progress through your training, you will be challenged physically and mentally and at times you may just feel that it is all to much. It is at those times when your karate training will begin to work for you and with mental and physical practice, your mind and body will adjust and hence, your overall well being.


Continued training will improve your coordination, balance, self confidence, fitness, flexibility and mental concentration.

Whangarei

Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand (Whangarei)
       St Francis Xavier Parish Hall  
       63 Park Avenue
       Kensington
       Whangarei
       Whangarei Head InstructorMurray Burns (5th Dan)

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Palmerston North
Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand (Palmerston North)
       Palmerston North Dojo
       Palmerston North Head Instructor - Dave Nuku (4th Dan)

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Nouvelle Caledonia
Association Shitoryu Karatedo Nouvelle Caledonie
       Noumea Dojo
       Nouvelle Caledonie
       President - Marie Jo Saintpierre
       Head Instructor - Clement Leroux (3rd Dan)

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Hasegawa Karate
Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand. Member of the
World Shitoryu Karate Federation (WSKF), the
Asian Pacific Shitoryu Karate Federation (APSKF)
and Karate New Zealand. Shitokai New Zealand is
affiliated with the Hasegawa Karate School, Kofu, Japan.

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Whangarei
Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand
       St Francis Xavier Parish Hall  
       63 Park Avenue
       Kensington
       Whangarei
       Whangarei Head Instructor - Murray Burns (5th Dan)


Palmerston North
Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand
       Palmerston North Dojo
       Palmerston North Head Instructor - Dave Nuku (4th Dan)


Nouvelle Caledonia
Association Shitoryu Karatedo Nouvelle Caledonie
       Noumea Dojo
       Nouvelle Caledonie
       President - Marie Jo Saintpierre
       Head Instructor - Clement Leroux (3rd Dan)


Hasegawa Karate
Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand. Member of the World Shitoryu Karate Federation (WSKF), the Asian Pacific Shitoryu Karate Federation (APSKF) and Karate New Zealand. Shitokai New Zealand is affiliated with the Hasegawa Karate School, Kofu, Japan.

Whangarei

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  • mixed vegetable salad in a mason jar

    Dog Stay$70.00 Per Night

    Going out of town but can’t take your four legged friend with you? It would be wonderful to take our dogs with us, but it’s not always feasible. The dog motel offers safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight dog boarding services. Your dog will enjoy a full day of play in our facility on 10 acres. Your dog will have the time of their lives while staying with us. vegetables, fresh from the farmer's market.

    it’s not always feasible. The dog motel offers safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight dog boarding services.  Your dog will enjoy a full day of play in our facility on 10 acres. You can rest assured you dog will be well cared for & have the time of their lives

  • mixed vegetable salad in a mason jar

    Dog Stay$70.00 Per Night

    Going out of town but can’t take your four legged friend with you? It would be wonderful to take our dogs with us, but it’s not always feasible. The dog motel offers safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight dog boarding services. Your dog will enjoy a full day of play in our facility on 10 acres. Your dog will have the time of their lives while staying with us. vegetables, fresh from the farmer's market.

    it’s not always feasible. The dog motel offers safe, fun, and trustworthy overnight dog boarding services.  Your dog will enjoy a full day of play in our facility on 10 acres. You can rest assured you dog will be well cared for & have the time of their lives

Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand (Whangarei)
       St Francis Xavier Parish Hall  
       63 Park Avenue
       Kensington
       Whangarei
       Whangarei Head InstructorMurray Burns (5th Dan)

Title


Palmerston North
Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand (Palmerston North)
       Palmerston North Dojo
       Palmerston North Head Instructor - Dave Nuku (4th Dan)

Title


Nouvelle Caledonia
Association Shitoryu Karatedo Nouvelle Caledonie
       Noumea Dojo
       Nouvelle Caledonie
       President - Marie Jo Saintpierre
       Head Instructor - Clement Leroux (3rd Dan)

Title


Hasegawa Karate
Karatedo Shitokai New Zealand. Member of the
World Shitoryu Karate Federation (WSKF), the
Asian Pacific Shitoryu Karate Federation (APSKF)
and Karate New Zealand. Shitokai New Zealand is
affiliated with the Hasegawa Karate School, Kofu, Japan.