"kennedys karate rocks its awersome. Ive made some new friends and i have my biue belt"
oliver holmes

"I've been doing Kennedys Karate for almost a year now. In that time I've earned my third belt (Purple), competed in two soon to be three tournaments, and learned so much about karate and the others who join me in class. Kennedys is a great club and an ideal place to begin your martial arts training. Shihan Johnny Kennedy is an amazing instructor and an even better cousin. Thank you Johnny for all you do and for being so good with us kids. KENNEDYS KARATE RULES!!!!!!!!!"
Malachai Sintmaartensdyk

"I have 3 children who train at Kennedys Karate. My oldest began when he was 6, and is now 13. When the idea of karate first came up, I was quite anxious that it might encourage my kids to be ‘aggressive’ and teach them to solve conflict with physical force. I went to watch a kids class at Kennedys Karate, and was pleasantly surprised at the quality and perspective of the instruction the children received. The children understand they are only to use the techniques they learn in self-defense situations and they are taught to respect the knowledge they are gaining. Confidence, co-ordination, and self-defense skills are just some of the benefits my children have received from their training. It got to the point that my husband and I decided we may as well start training in the adults class and make it a ‘family thing’!! I feel confident that, should my children ever be in a situation where they will need to defend themselves, they will have an idea of how to do that. We have a 3 ½ yr old granddaughter, who is already trying to learn the punch routine and can’t wait till she is old enough to join the class!!"
Rachelle Duncan

"It just seems like the other day when Amanda opened the dojo in Rakaia. I was one of the first members and was so uncoordinated! Amanda along with Nadia, persevered and got me through my first 2 gradings along with Will who recently graded for his black belt. Well done mate! I still have a way to go for mine but many thanks to Kennedys Karate for starting me off. I miss the camaraderie which i believe was one of the key components for the success of this club! Congratulations to Johnny for 15 years of enthusiasm and dedication!"
Stuart Caulfield

"hi. Kennedys is a great place. I just recently won Juniour martial artist of the year (chch club) which i was not expecting. class is great,shihan is an excelent teacher along with sensei Amanda and Dai- Sempai Nadia and we are a awesome place to begin your martial arts traing. Karate is not a sport it is a way of life! KENNEDYS KARATE ROCKS"
Malachai Sintmaartensdyk

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