WELCOME

Welcome to the Kennedy's Karate Website. We are glad that you chose to stop by and check us out online. If you decided to join our club, you would gain the benefit of learning from some of the best instructors available, in our modern, Full-time Training Centre. We work hard to maintain our skills by attending camps and seminars designed to keep us up to date on our material and teach us new skills to pass on to you. Every Kennedy's Karate instructor takes pride in what they teach & because we are a non-profit organization you can be assured that all of the money you invest in your training is put back into providing the best in instruction, and equipment. 

WHAT IS KENNEDYS KARATE?

Kennedy's Karate, in simple terms, can be best described as a "Freestyle" way of Karate. What this means is while there is many styles in the world today, some that focus on competition, others that practice grappling and striking skills etc. We at Kennedy's do it all. Impacting techniques (punching and kicking), grappling and throwing skills, locks, holds, immobilizations, takedowns and ground fighting. "THE COMPLETE SYSTEM", a way of training that covers all aspects of self-defense, physical and mental well-being.
The base of what we teach is Okinawan Goju-Karate although we do tend to incorporate techniques from Military and Specialized Law Enforcement tactics in order to provide our students with a modern "STREET EFFECTIVE" system.

TRAIN WITH THE BEST

We have three clubs within the Canterbury Area. They are based in Central Christchurch, Rakaia and Ilam.
Our Classes run Five days a week

WE OFFER:
Training for the serious Martial Artist, through to those just looking for Fitness & Fun.
Confidence, gained from learning street proven Techniques taught by Internationally Ranked Instructors.
Classes running 5 days a week in our Full-time Dojo.
Focused Classes for all skill levels including a Women's only program.
A specialised children's’ program.
Affiliation to ZDK International (USA), as well as the NZ Governing Bodies for both Karate & Taekwondo.
The Skills & opportunities to compete in a range of competitions alongside past & present Champions.
The opportunity to train in clubs here & overseas, affiliated with Kennedy's Karate.
The best of Tradition, mixed with modern concepts.

THE MARTIAL ARTS PATH IS A NARROW ONE

There is a saying in the martial arts, "it is the man that makes the style, not the style that makes the man". This refers to the fact that while all martial arts systems attempt to accomplish the same thing, it always comes down to how hard each individual is willing to work in class that determines each persons success. As students continue to train in our system they will learn to understand how that proverb applies to them. They will at times, find training very difficult, even arduous, so they are reminded of our basic credo:

WINNERS NEVER QUIT AND QUITTERS NEVER WIN

In keeping with the ideals that our club fosters, of seeking out new innovations and testing what we know, Kennedy's Karate has, and will continue to encourage all of its members to compete in as many different types of competition as possible. Over the years we have produced many Champions, while competing at Local, National and International Events. To view recent results please see the News Page.

WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH SOME OF THE BEST TRAINING AVAILABLE

What do we ask in return? Just hard work! Learning the martial arts is not easy, it requires patience and commitment on your part. Some things will come easy but others will challenge and test your character. If you are not afraid to sweat, you will, over time, begin to reap the many benefits of martial arts training.

We look forward to helping all of our students progress, and with the necessary commitment, eventually enter the Black Belt ranks. It is a significant achievement that can be best described as the first significant step along the Martial Arts path. In doing so, they will be welcomed into an exclusive group of Martial Artists who are proud to represent and protect the high standards of Kennedy's Karate.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Full Time Training Centre, 1st Floor 16-24 Balfour Terrace, Christchurch
Contact: Shihan (5th Dan) Johnny Kennedy
Telephone : (03)3225-096 Mobile : (0273) 266228
General Information/Email: Central City Dojo

Part Time Training Centre, Community Centre, Rakaia
Contact: (1st Dan) Amanda van Vliet
Telephone : (03) 3027-842 Mobile : (027) 2406-398
General Information/Email: Rakaia Dojo

Part Time Training Centre, Canterbury University, Ilam
Contact: Sensei (3rd Dan) Ryan Austin
Mobile : (027)5065007

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