Kirikawa
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.
Lower Hutt
The Zennin Lower Hutt club started over 25 years ago under another Martial Arts style and changed to Zennin Martial Arts in December 2017. Our philosophy is that to best contribute to the health and wellbeing of New Zealand and to our communities overall, first we must become the best versions of ourselves. We do this through exercising our minds and bodies, with friendship and commitment.