Nelson Goju Ryu Karate

20/10/2026

Special Visitor Post!

Last term we were lucky to have a special visitor!

Aisa Shimabukoro who was out from Okinawa as an exchange student studying at Waimea College and joined our training group for the most of term 3

Aisa's background was Shorin Ryu and comes from Seibukan in Okinawa. https://iosska.org/

Although a different style, there was far more common than not.
Aisa was keen to learn and experience Goju Ryu and also shared the Shorin Ryu shared Kata Seisan and some of the differences in styles.

Aisa was also keen to help with Max, Che and I taking two classes for Physical Education at Waimea College - more experienced hands the better. Aisa headed back to Okinawa at the end of term 3.

Thanks for hunting us out, sharing knowledge, training with us and also, those yummy cookies from Okinawa!

Warning: Aisa, you may get visitors from NZ !

Aisa San, Domo Arigato Gozaimasu from all of us at the Richmond Dojo!

25/09/2026

Upcoming Training:

School Holidays 24SEP - 11OCT - no training. Everyone is away.

Term 4 - From 12OCT - Normal Training resumes at normal locations:

Monday 6pm - 7pm - Richmond Church Hall Dojo
Wed 6pm - 7.30pm - Richmond Church Hall Dojo

Enjoy your break and catch you next term.

Andy, Catherine and Paul

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15/09/2026

Konnichi wa Minasan

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Sensei Andrew Paxton. We extend our thoughts to his family and friends of his passing.

I am sure I speak for all who know and have trained with Sensei Andrew that we all are grateful and better for his input. He always managed to find time for you and share not only knowledge but a laugh!

He is a fine Karateka, a fine Scotsman and indeed a fine gentleman.

From the Richmond Dojo, Sensei Andrew, Domo Arigato Gozaimasu - we thank you and we will miss you.

The Richmond Karateka

PS, yes, that is Morgan getting both knowledge and a laugh!

17/07/2026

Good Afternoon all

Just an update on next term:

Mondays - will be as follows
Location: Enner Glynn Scout Hall, Tucket Place, Enner Glynn
Times: 6.30 - 8PM (Children can go at 7.30 if too late)

Wednesdays & Fridays - no change

Any questions, let us know

Andy, Catherine and Paul

02/07/2026

School Holidays!

Just a reminder that we will only train on Wednesdays during the holidays. Same place and same time.

MONDAYS - for Term 3

As mentioned in the whats app chat and in the Dojo, the church have made the hall unavailable for us during term 3 - we are just confirming a new venue for term 3 as a temporary arrangement. Once finalised, we will let everyone know.

Any questions, feel free to message us

Cheers

Andy, Catherine and Paul

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31/05/2026

King's Birthday Training: we will open the dojo tomorrow for the normal training times. Will be more a casual self directed training and help will be on hand.

Also a reminder next Saturday session 0900 - 1200 and 1300 - 1600 with Sensei's Dave, Paul's and Justin.

04/05/2026

Konnichiwa

Just a reminder that kyu (coloured belt) grading this week. It will be Monday and Wednesday during normal class times.

If you only train Monday, then this will be your grading session.

If you train both, then Wednesday be a better option as we have more time.

All going well, presentations will be next week.

Any questions, let us know

24/04/2026

A bit delayed, but as promised some fantastic shots of our annual beach training last month.

A big thanks to Kate at www.oakphotography.co.nz for having an amazing knack of capturing some special moments amongst the chaos, fun and training. Domo Arigato Gozaimasu Kate San.

Up next is Kyu Grading the week beginning 04May!

Just a reminder, no training Monday as a long weekend.

See you either tonight or next Wednesday.

Catherine, Andy and Paul

27/03/2026

5-6 tonight - whatever you want to work on.
NO FRIDAY next week or for the week after (Good Friday and school holidays).

Training over school holiday Wednesday 8th - so far the only date but may change. Watch this space.

17/03/2026

Causal clothing tonight team.
Hope the sand came out if your gi’s!