unzko - union of new zealand karate organisations karate new zealand officially recognised by sparc as the governing body for karate in new zealand
karate new zealand - the official governing body for karate in nz



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world karate federation

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Karate New Zealand Referees Council




Sensei Robbie Smith (Chairman)

WKF Referee A Grade
WKF Kata Judge A Grade

New Zealand Referee Examiner, Kumite & Kata
Member KNZ Dan Grade Council
President Wado Kai Karate do New Zealand
Commenced training 1976 current grade 7th Dan JKF Wado-Kai Japan Hombu Dojo Hamilton


Sensei Leo Donnelly

Oceania A Grade Referee Kumite & Kata
Chairman, Rembuden Martial Arts Association, N. Z.
Commenced Karate 1973 (Kyokushin 1973-78, then Okinawan Goju Ryu from 1978) Dan Grades; 5th Dan Karate (KNZ), 2nd Dan Kendo Rembuden Hombu dojo Wellington


Sensei David Bennett

Oceania A Grade Referee Kumite & Kata New Zealand Referee Examiner, Kumite & Kata
President of Jyoshinmon Shorin Ryu New Zealand
Commenced Karate 1968 current grade 4th dan, Japan Hombu Dojo Avondale Auckland


Sensei Kevin Plaisted

Oceania A Grade Referee Kumite & Kata
Member KNZ Dan Grade Council
President of Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu New Zealand
Commenced Karate 1975 current grade 6th Dan, NZ Hombu Dojo Hibiscus Coast North Auckland


Sensei Simon Merrick

WKF Referee A Grade.
WKF Kata Judge A Grade.

Senior Instructor Chidokan Karate do New Zealand
Commenced Karate 1985 current grade 5th dan, NZ


News Features


2012 Christchurch Training Camp Photos

NZ Open results and photos

New WKF competition rules 01.01.2012

Rules for Competition Gear - Males

Rules for Competition Gear - Females

Registration Forms


KNZ Bank Account

Application for Player Registration

Application for Club Membership