Shorinji Kempo North Shore

20/10/2026

Hard at work fundraising to get to Japan - removing gorse - good mahi!

20/10/2026

Great Mahi North Shore Branch - our first fundraiser to get to Japan in October 2027 - thanks Tom for helping organise and for the great feed. Lots of tired bodies but a great way to come together as a group. We look forward to the next one and to getting to the 80th Taikai in Japan!

16/09/2026

16/09/2026

How lucky are we to have such a great branch and members. When our own members make cakes to recognise those that go above and beyond it is pretty special. The black velvet cake was delicious thanks to Tom and made to recognise our own Steve who is the Sensei of the kids and also assistant Branch Master. Tom praised Steve’s unwavering commitment which was met with applaud from the rest of the adult club. Also on this night Liana added to the celebration by adding delicious sweets from her recent travels back home to celebrate her mum’s birthday. Outside of the training there is so much camaraderie to enjoy - proud to be part of Shorinji Kempo North Shore Branch 🙏👏💪

08/09/2026

Today was another special day in the life of North Shore Branch. Both Phil Lee Mon receive his Brown belt, with a great result from his grading last week and we put a tribute together to celebrate Tom Sherlock milestone birthday - everyone enjoyed the home made brownies by Todd and Mala. Congrats to both Phil and Tom 🙏👏💪

06/08/2026

A cold combined training at East Auckland tonight but the hardy made it and those preparing for grading at the Oceanic in Melbourne in November had a good practice. Thanks Sean McIlvride for hosting Auckland Shorinji Kempo Group and Shorinji Kempo North Shore at Shorinji Kempo East Auckland Branch - Public Space Thanks Ian for taking the photo!

04/08/2026

Some things are worth coming back to.

Meet Tom, one of Shorinji Kempo New Zealand’s original students, who first stepped into the Dojo back in 1974. That’s not a typo - 1974.

The sepia photograph he’s holding? That’s him in action, a few decades ago now, proof that the foundations of this art were being laid long before most of us even knew it existed.

Life took Tom in other directions over a decade or two, but Shorinji Kempo never really left him. He stayed connected, popping in at key events and the odd combined training, keeping that bond alive. And two years ago, he put back on his his gi and came back and fully back.

Now he trains regularly with us at North Shore Branch, and what he brings to the dojo goes far beyond technique. Tom is living proof that Shorinji Kempo is a martial art for life. That it doesn’t matter how long you’ve been away, how old you are, or what the years have brought. The dojo will welcome you back.

We are truly privileged to have Tom as part of our kempo family.

North Shore Branch — est. 2006 | Celebrating 20 years in 2026

15/07/2026

It was girl power last night at North Shore Branch where the girls outnumbered the boys. Good to see on a cold Tuesday night. (Credit to Shorinji Kempo Chiba for the image).

05/07/2026

We had a good black belt training for a cold Sunday morning and finished with some resucitation techniques, thanks Sensei Sean McIlvride

16/06/2026

Happy Birthday wishes to Nick Howdle - it was wonderful celebrating with you today. Today's training at North Shore branch went well, and our members were excited to hear the news that the 80th World Shorinji Kempo Organisation Taikai has been set for October 2027; many members are now planning on attending. Melbourne this November, Nagoya next October - we’ve got this 🙏💪