Shotokan Karate Rolleston

15/10/2026

🥋 *MORE THAN JUST KICKS & PUNCHES* 🥋

Karate training builds friendships.

From bowing in as strangers to sweating it out, sparring, laughing, and leveling up together — that's where real friendships are forged.

It's the mate who holds the pads for you, the one who cheers you on for that next belt, and the crew that becomes family.

Come for the karate, stay for the friendships. ❤️

08/10/2026

I'd like to join the celebrations and congratulations to Masao Kawasoe Sensei in being recognised and attaining the lifetime achievement of 9th Dan JKA. I feel humbled to have been a student of his and his words have always resonated within me and have always been foremost in my thoughts every time I step into my dojo to pass on the karate I learned from him. In his own words, "I am lucky to have good karate, but even more, I am lucky to have good students to carry it forward" He was my sensei in Ireland and awarded me my Shodan in 2004 and Nidan in 2008.
Congratulations Sensei. Osu!

07/10/2026

BEGINNERS CLASSES IN ROLLESTON!
We will be hosting classes for absolute beginners during term 4.
Karate is a wonderful way to improve balance, strength, conditioning and self control. It’s affordable, a great way to make friends, and build self confidence.

Mondays & Thursdays from 5.30-6.15 at West Rolleston School. All ages welcomed. Feel free to send a dm for further info!

24/09/2026

We had a fun night tonight, winding down for the term. We’re back to normal after school holidays, and we’d love for you to join us!

We will be visiting the riccarton dojo tomorrow (Friday) to train with our friends in chch!

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23/09/2026

🥋 Last training before the school holidays! Join us for a great night of karate, fellowship, and shared plates. OSS!

w/ Shotokan Karate Rolleston

10/09/2026

Back at home base for another high energy night of training!


Character
Sincerity
Effort
Etiquette
Self control

06/09/2026

Last week, the JKA Rolleston crew were in Chch to train with some other local dojos. It’s great get together from time to time to gather the knowledge and know-how of the other senseis. It also helps build a community around Canterbury. We try to do it at least once per term.
Come see us any Monday or Thursday at 6pm at West Rolleston if you’d like to find out more!

20/06/2026

Incredibly proud day for our wee dojo!!
Everyone has gone up a grade!! EVERYONE!!

Adya white to yellow!
Savannah white to orange! (Up 2 grades!!!!)
Adam yellow to orange!
Alvin yellow to orange!
Guillermo orange to green!
Èadaoin orange to green!
Isla green to blue!
Madhav green to purple! (Up 2 grades!!!!)
Arya blue to purple!

We could not be prouder of our wee group! Well done one and all.

15/06/2026