TSKF ISKF Wellington

TSKF ISKF Wellington We are trained by Grant Stove Sensei, 6th Dan in Newlands, & across NZ by Mark Willis Shihan 8th Dan. Please feel free to come along and check us out.

We train in the style of Shotokan karate, which was founded by Gichin Funakoshi. We have 2 training venues: one at Newlands Intermediate School, and the other Centennial Hall Newlands Road, Newlands (across road from Hell’s Pizza). Training times:
Centennial Hall Monday
Junior Grades: 6:30pm-7.30pm
Senior Grades: 7:30pm-8:30pm
(seniors welcome to train/assist with juniors)

Thursday - same times a

t Newlands Intermediate School Hall. Sunday
Brown/Black Belt training 4.30-6pm Centennial Hall Newlands. Children are also welcome (but please, not younger than age 7).

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1. White Belt – “Which Foot Goes Where?”
Every karate journey begins with uncertainty. A white belt is stepping into a completely new world where even the simplest movements can feel confusing. This stage is not about being skilled; it is about having the courage to learn. The most important lesson at this level is humility, patience, and the willingness to keep showing up despite not knowing all the answers.

2. Yellow Belt – “Watch This Spinning Kick!”
As confidence starts to grow, many students begin to feel they have figured things out. The yellow belt stage is often filled with excitement, enthusiasm, and a desire to try everything. While confidence is important, this phase teaches that true progress comes from balancing enthusiasm with continued learning and respect for the basics.

3. Green Belt – “Everything Hurts.”
This is often where training becomes more serious. Students begin to realize that improvement requires consistent effort, discipline, and perseverance. Physical fatigue, mental challenges, and moments of frustration become common. The green belt stage teaches that growth rarely comes from comfort and that persistence is what separates those who continue from those who quit.

4. Blue Belt – “Why is Sensei Never Satisfied?”
At this level, students often discover that perfection is much harder to achieve than they once thought. Instructors continue to correct mistakes because there is always room for refinement. What may feel like criticism is actually guidance toward higher standards. The blue belt lesson is learning to embrace feedback as an opportunity rather than a setback.

5. Brown Belt – “Training Becomes Life.”
By the time a student reaches brown belt, karate is no longer just a hobby. The principles learned in the dojo begin influencing everyday life through discipline, responsibility, focus, and self-control. Training becomes a long-term commitment, and students start preparing themselves not only for technical excellence but also for leadership and example.

6. Black Belt – “Still Learning.”
One of the greatest truths in martial arts is that a black belt is not the end of the journey—it is the beginning of a deeper one. Reaching this level means understanding how much there is still to learn. True mastery comes from maintaining a beginner’s mindset, continuing to improve, and helping others along the path. The best black belts never stop being students.

Treasure Land 🥋

Oss.
14/06/2026

Oss.

03/06/2026

OSS. Let’s get training tonight 6.30pm at Newlands Intermediate School hall & try some of these.

02/06/2026
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30/05/2026

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In a Sydney dojo, karate is being used to build more than physical strength.

OSS. Grateful thanks to Mike Sensei for stepping in for a month while Grant Sensei was away. Hospital visits for 4+ seni...
28/05/2026

OSS. Grateful thanks to Mike Sensei for stepping in for a month while Grant Sensei was away. Hospital visits for 4+ seniors meant we relied on Mike Sensei to take our classes - thank you Sensei!

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Monday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Sunday 4:30pm - 6pm

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