Zennin Lower Hutt started over 25 years ago and focuses on Karate training, Monday and Thursday nights at Gracefield Primary School Hall. Our experienced instructors provide a safe and friendly training environment to learn practical self-defence skills, for students aged 6 and up, with all levels of fitness and ability.

At Zen Martial Arts, everyone starts as a beginner and becomes part of a family. We train in a mix of martial arts and Muay Thai, combining self-defence techniques with dynamic striking. Classes are welcoming, challenging, and designed to help you build confidence, discipline, and resilience—in and out of the dojo. Train with purpose. Fight with heart.

Kirikawa Martial Arts is based in Tokoroa.

The name ‘Kirikawa’ derives from the Tūhoe people and hapū (sub tribe) Ngāti Koura who stated the following in regards to a request to join in battle against an apposing tribe. ‘Ko Ngāti Koura tēnei, he kirikawa ki te rākau.’ ‘I am Ngāti Koura, we are apposed to those who take up arms against us.’ The martials arts applications we teach supports effective practical self defence.

Four Dragons Martial Arts was founded on 20th Aug 2007 “The dragon concept relates to the history of Kobun & Dau Draig Dojo both having 2 dragons within it”.

The Wellington City club is hosted by Falcons Martial Arts.

We are currently teaching senior Zennin classes (16yo and up). Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays at Te Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre in Newtown.

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.