Inglewood Club

Instructor: Les Crowe

Phone: 027 243 2413

Email: inglewood@taranakikarate.co.nz

Location: 22 matai st, Inglewood

Hawera Club

Instructor: Dean Smith

Phone: 027 220 2343

Email: hawera@taranakikarate.co.nz

Location: Souts Hall, 145 lectus st, Hawera

What is Kyokushin?

Kyokushin karate is a tradional karate developed by a Koren man name Mas Oyama. He wanted to intergrate the strongest parts of the styles that he practise into one karate the imbuled that ideal. Karate classes focus around multiplie aspects involving decipline, throws, stand up fighting, self defense, endurance and strength.

Information for those wishing to join

For those just starting it is best to wear loose fitting clothes to allow for kicking. A base level of fitness is recommend but not necessary. Most classes are structured with warms ups, going through the basic techniques for legs and hands.