Members of North Harbour Kyokushin Karate recently had the honour of training with Honbu’s Shihan Shin Ito for two incredible days. Shihan Ito’s tremendous knowledge and capability was amazing to witness first-hand and we are all very fortunate to be able to bring his instruction back to North Harbour. Domo arigato gozaimasu Ito Shihan!
It’s easy to treat the Dojo Kun as tradition. A formality. But that would be like glancing at a map without following it. These seven lines are our map. They don’t tell you where to go—but they remind you how to walk the path. The path of budo.
A HUGE congratulations to the North Harbour Kyokushin Karate team who represented the dojo at the 2025 New Zealand National Championships.
Recently, Sensei Paul Kleer from Hutt Valley Dojo reached out and suggested we share links and content and I thought it was a fantastic idea. We’re a big family here in NZ too and it’s wonderful to share ideas and educate people on the values of Kyokushin in New Zealand.
In the world of martial arts, Kyokushin karate holds a revered place, not only for its demanding physical regimen but for its deep philosophical roots as well. At the heart of these teachings lies a virtue that might seem counterintuitive in a discipline so often associated with strength and combat: humility. In Kyokushin, humility is not just a moral attribute; it’s a foundational principle that shapes the way practitioners grow in their art and live their lives.
Greetings, Kyokushin family! Let’s embark on an exploration of a fascinating concept in our beloved martial art – the kiai. While we’ve all heard it, practiced it, and certainly felt its invigorating energy in the dojo, truly understanding and embracing the depth of the kiai can take our training to a whole new level.
