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.

Kickboxing refers to the sport of combining the grace and style of boxing with kicking. Kickboxing is a standing sport and does not allow continuation of the fight once a combatant has reached the ground.