Counties Shotokan Karate New Zealand

Counties Shotokan Karate New Zealand Counties Shotokan Karate teaches the traditional art of Shotokan Karate, self defence and weapons. For ages and all ranks.

Don’t forget training starts on Monday night
09/01/2026

Don’t forget training starts on Monday night

Happy New year everyone, We hope you have all had a good break and are well and truely ready to get back in to training....
08/01/2026

Happy New year everyone, We hope you have all had a good break and are well and truely ready to get back in to training.
A reminder that the dojo's will re-open for training on Monday 12th January2026. All Classes will run at the usual times. See you all there.

19/12/2025

Good morning everyone, good luck to those who are grading today. Come out and do your best.
Don’t forget the prize giving tomorrow at the Pukekohe R.S.A. Starting at 2 pm and finishing at 6 pm. There is a door entry fee of $10 for everyone 12 years old and over.
The Christmas hampers will be drawn as well as the Christmas ham. Also the Hokitika Raffle will also be drawn.
Sensei Ray and the team wish you a very meeey Christmas and a happy New year. The dojo opens it doors for training on Monday 12th January 2026. All classes at their normal times.

18/10/2025

Hi everyone, just a couple of reminders for you.
1. BLACK BELT GRADING - grading fees and monthly fees MUST be paid BEFORE the grading or you may not be able to grade. Please, if you have difficulty in paying, speak to your Sensei or Senpai.
These fees can be paid in cash at the Dojo office (Pukekohe) or online.
If you are Grading, put in the work, train hard and try not to miss any classes...it's up to you!

2. SQUAD - There will be a Squad session on Friday 24th at 5:30pm and is open to ALL RANKS. If you are keen then please inform either your Sensei/Senpai or Senpai Damien.
Squad is a good way to get your stamina built up and learn new things, so please don't let the opportunity pass you by!!
Lack of numbers will mean cancelling the Squad night.

Stay well and take care of yourselves.

13/10/2025

Greetings everyone, gradings are fast approaching so here are some dates for you to remember.

BLACK BELT GRADING
Saturday 22nd November 2025.

KYU (coloured belt) GRADINGS.

White/Red = Wednesday 17th December
Yellow/Brown = Saturday 20th December.

PLEASE ensure that ALL MONTHLY FEES are up to date before your Gradings thankyou.

Take care.

06/10/2025

Hello Everyone, just letting you all know that ALL CLASSES are running as usual.
Keep up your training and stay well.
Thank you.

25/09/2025

Greetings everyone, hope you are all well and training hard.
There will be KYU gradings in December 2025. More information will be posted as the time gets closer.
The next Counties Shotokan Tournament will be held April 18th, 2026. Again, more information will be posted at a later time.

PLEASE if you are UNWELL DO NOT COME TO TRAINING!!!!! Think about how illness can spread and who it might spread to.
Have some consideration please and STAY AT HOME until you are TOTALLY WELL.
Feeling "a little bit better" or "I am sort of ok", does not mean that you are!!

Also, make sure you bring water with you to training. Just because it is cold does not mean you will not require water, plus you need to stay hydrated during the day. FIZZY DRINKS DO NOT HYDRATE YOU...WATER DOES!!
Ensure you have had adequate food during the day as this will help with maintaining energy for training. Eat wisely. Ice cream, donuts, lollies etc ....not good!
Ok, that's about it for now....so take GOOD CARE of yourselves and stay safe.

21/09/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to all that competed at our Tournament on Saturday September 20th. No matter where you placed, well done to all of you!!
There was some wonderful Kata performed and some very exciting Kumite matches!
Friends from different parts of the country were able to catch up again, while new friendships were being created. The support from family and club mates helped to spur the competitors on.
A good day was had by all.

School holidays have begun, so just a reminder that Karate classes will still continue.
If you are going away for holidays, keep training, have your fun and PLEASE STAY SAFE...we would like to have you back with us in one piece!
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
Take care.

18/09/2025

This is a shout-out to Senpai's Hayden and Hayley from Hokitika Dojo who visited the Waiuku Dojo on Wednesday 17th September.
They stayed for both sessions, giving the students some invaluable advice and encouragement to help improve their Kata for the up coming Tournament on Saturday.
Thank you both for your time and knowledge, it was most appreciated by all.

15/09/2025

WAIUKU DOJO URGENT MESSAGE!!!
Training will be held in Massey Park tonight as the school is having a drama production which they did not inform Sensei about until the last minute.
We apologize for any hassle this may cause, it is out of our control.
See you there!!

11/09/2025

Hello again everyone, well...Tournament time is fast approaching so here are a few things that you should know.

BE ON TIME!! Registration time is between 8.00am and 9.00 am.

Make sure your Gi is CLEAN and IRONED. Nothing looks worse than a dirty uniform and it's disrespectful.
NO JEWELLERY!!! Especially if you are competing in Kumite. Earings/toe rings etc; are dangerous. If something gets caught in them, it could be very messy!!!!
HAIR, girls and boys, MUST BE TIED BACK. Please do not use fancy clips or hair combs.
FINGERNAILS / TOENAILS must be clean and cut back to level with the tip. NO ONE wants to be scratched by long nails. REMEMBER this is a KARATE TOURNAMENT, not a fashioh show!
Make sure you have a GOOD BREAKFAST before you come as it will be a looooong day, especially for the young ones.
Water is essential, for the same reason. Soft drinks are not that good for hydration.

ETTIQUITE: Most important thing of all.
Show respect to ALL those you see wearing a JACKET, TIE and LONG PANTS. These people will be judging/refereeing the Tournament.
Also show your respect to ALL BLACK BELTS no matter what style they are from. If you know them personally refer to them by their Karate title....SENSEI or SENPAI.
If you do not know them ask how they wish to be addressed. They will appreciate your respect.

MAT ETTIQUITE: Under no circumstances must you walk in front of ANY judges or referees. This is TOTAL DISRESPECT!
KATA mats will have a chair on the corners of the mat......STAY ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE MAT.
For Kumite, again stay on the outside of the mat. Bow onto the mat and take up your ready position. When the bout has finished bow off the way you came on....DO NOT CUT ACROSS or JUST WALK OFF the mat.

ALWAYS show respect for your fellow competitors, regardless of who they are, what rank they are, or how old they are.

Tournament day should be a day where you not only compete against others but also against yourself.
No matter where you come in your competition, enjoy the day and learn. You can learn alot from watching others compete. Doesn't matter what style, rank, age....there is something you can learn from all of them.

Have a wonderful day and take care of yourselves...see you there!

08/09/2025

Greetings everyone, hope you are all well and training hard for our up-coming Tournament.
The venue will be held at the Pukekohe Indian Hall, Ward St; Pukekohe 20th September 2025.
Registration time is between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE or you may miss out.

Entry fees are as follows:
KATA all grades = $30
KUMITE all grades = $30
KATA and KUMITE = $55
TEAM KATA = $20 per person entered.

Age Catergories are as follows:
Juniors = 6 to 9 years
Intermediate = 10 to 16 years
Seniors = 17 years and over

Protective equipment required:
Mouth guards (COMPULSORY)
Sparring mits
Chest guards (for females)
Groin guards (for males - optional)
Head gear available and is COMPULSORY for competitors who are 12 years of age and under.

If you require further information please ask your Sensei/Senpai at your own Dojo.

Take care.

Address

5 Glasgow Road
Pukekohe

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 5pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 10am - 11am
4:30pm - 7pm

Telephone

09 2390272

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