Zennin Karate

Zennin translates as ‘good people’, relating to the fraternity of positive martial arts instructors and students. The Zennin logo features two dragons facing each other from opposite sides representing awareness.

Mission Statement: Zennin is committed to promoting the value and learning of martial arts to improve the health and wellbeing of its members to benefit broad communities throughout New Zealand.

Zennin Martial Arts (ZMA) will continue to be actively supported by internationally and nationally renowned martial artists who are committed to the ongoing development of the organisation and its members.

Training Philosophy: The ZMA training philosophy relates to three combat ranges:

• Kicking and striking range incorporating predominately Thai kickboxing techniques.
• Mid-range locks, holds and throws incorporating Goju self defence applications.
• Ground control and submission.

Weaponry is also a focus area at black belt level and above.

The three class groups of Junior, Intermediate and Senior will remain the same for 4Dragons Upper Hutt. Zennin will continue to teach Thai Kickboxing techniques which we already incorporate into our normal training.

Syllabus Outline

The syllabus will cover more than grading requirements and will include ground fighting techniques. We will use Goju forms (kata) and take advantage of the in-depth knowledge available on them. Self-defence will include solid take-downs and more applications from haymaker punches.