Poneke Kyokushin Dojo

Thank you to everyone who attended our 25th anniversary camp - we couldn’t have asked for a better weekend! Thanks to everyone who helped out making the weekend run smoothly, hope you all had a fun time and some good training.

We look forward see you all again at the next one 🥋

Osu

Not long now before camp! sign-ups close this Friday, don’t miss out.

For more information and sign up details visit our website:

Poneke Kyokushin Dojo25th Anniversary Spring Camp - PONEKE DOJO September 6-8, 2024 Join us celebrating 25 years of Poneke Kyokushin Dojo! 2024 Spring Training Camp | Castlepoint Wellington Poneke Kyokushin Dojo invites you to join us for a spring training camp at Castlepoint with training run by Shihan Chris Gower, Sensei Paul Michalik, dojo operator Rob Struth...

Poneke Kyokushin Dojo would like to invite all members and friends to our 25th anniversary camp taking place September 6th to 8th at Castlepoint, Wellington.

We'll have a packed 3 days with training lead by Shihan Chris Gower, Sensei Paul Michalik, Senpai Rob Struthers, the Poneke dojo instructor team and guest instructor Senpai Jaimie Eades. For the full training schedule, further information and sign up please visit our website: https://thedojo.org.nz/poneke-kyokushin-dojo25th-anniversary-spring-camp/

The NZ Kyokushin Nationals were held on Saturday in Napier.

Big thank you to all the organisers, coaches, judges, supporters and of course the competitors.

Poneke came back with 3 NZ titles, and some well-earned experience!

Back to training and onto the next one.

Osu

Hi everyone,

We have our AGM coming up on Monday the 27th of May at the dojo from 7:30pm. All dojo members are welcome to attend!

Osu

Big congratulations to everyone who graded and joined in last Saturday at the Poneke Dojo Shinsa. This was a big event in our calendar and was an awesome day. A huge amount of dedication, commitment, sacrifice, and support is involved in something like this.

We would like to thank everyone who supported and guided our students on this journey, especially the instructors and Goshin Jitsu (self-defense) partners.

Results:

George Royal - successfully graded to 1st Kyu

Neneh Browne – successfully graded to Shodan
Elliot Bell - successfully graded to Shodan

Josh Struthers - successfully graded to Nidan
Rob Struthers - successfully graded to Nidan

Shout out to the other students who also graded successfully!

Osu,
Poneke Dojo

Our annual dojo beach session is coming up this Saturday (10th February) at 9am in Lyall Bay. This is always a fun session and a great chance for the adults and juniors to train together

Bring along your dogi, running shoes, a drink, towel, sunscreen and a hat if it's hot/sunny! Bandanas & sweatbands too

Other dojos welcome!

If the weather is bad, we will postpone to the 17th Feb, but will be in touch via email the night before or first thing Sat morning

Attached is the location. We hope to see you there!

Osu

Tuesday kid’s class class will not be on today for the public holiday. Adults fight class will be on as normal from 6 - 7:30pm.

We look forward to seeing all the kids at Wednesday class this week instead! Osu 🥋

First Adult class of the year starts back tonight!

Adult classes will run from today on the normal schedule, kids classes are still on holiday starting back on Tuesday the 30th.

Looking forward to another great year of training 🥋

Fight class is still on tonight! (530 to 7PM*)
Hope to see everyone there for a last bash before Christmas!

Osu

Last traditional class for 2023 this Monday (6 - 730PM)
Hope everyone has a great holiday break!

We will get in touch regarding the 2024 starting dates soon

Osu

Owarimash*ta!

Big Osu to the whole New Zealand team including all the supporters back home.

All 4 of our fighters gave it their all and showed everyone what Poneke is made of.

The confidence, experience and honor of representing New Zealand will carry onto the next world Championships in 2027 and we will be looking to bring back gold to everyone that has supported us on this journey

Thank you all

Osu

Osu! Link to the second day’s stream for those who want to watch - Senpai Thelvin and Senpai Josh fight today along with Senpai Micah from Papakura dojo.

KYOKUSHIN ONLINE

We have 4 fighters going to Japan next week to participate in the 2023 World Kyokushin Tournament which will be on the 17th to 19th November. We would like to say a huge thank you to quite a few people who helped them along the way during this long training camp!

The team worked extensively with Blair Apperley, specifically on strength and conditioning, recovery and flexibility work. Blair put in a huge amount of work at an individual level, tailoring each program block to really target each fighter’s skillset and needs. No doubt we will be integrating this into training going forward as it’s been super beneficial, and all are looking very fit! This would not have been possible without the very generous grant given to us by Air Rescue and Community Services. We are very grateful as this allowed the team to get extra focused training and recovery as well!

Big Osu to Shihan Gower for helping the team sharpen their techniques, bring in some new skills and making sure the minds are focused for what is coming.

Jason Solomon who comes from an MMA background (he is also an ace on the kettle bells) has been also working with the team as well. Jason brought a wide range of knowledge and has been awesome to train with. Lots of sweat, laughs and fun was had during his sessions! We will be missing those hard pad rounds and hope to see you again!

Last but definitely not least, a massive thank you to everyone at Poneke Dojo who has helped with taking extra classes, fundraising, emotional support and just being there for a laugh and chat. We are blessed to have such a supportive dojo

The hard training is done, now it's time to bring back that gold

Osu

Our last grading of 2023 is coming up next month. It will be a mixed (junior and adult) one. Please talk to an instructor if you have any questions

If you are not grading, please come and support!

Saturday 9th December
9AM - 11:30AM

Osu

We held our first ever Halloween night at Poneke Dojo this week!

It was a great night of spooky games, fights and of course candy for all

Looking forward to next year’s one!

See you all this afternoon!

No kata class this Saturday unfortunately
Junior and c**t fight class (9 to 10am) is on like usual
Osu