Budokan Rotorua

05/06/2026

29/05/2026

Good luck to all Ngakaunui and FMAC Karate club members competing today!

19/05/2026

Introducing Mark Tomer!

Mark has studied martial arts for nearly 50 years, and during those years attended schools headed by Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Masters. Mark has practiced Tai chi for 28 years and taught for 9 years including 3 years in Rotorua.

Tai chi classes are every Friday at 12.30pm. If you are interested, please contact reception [email protected] or call down and see us!

17/05/2026

Congratulations Team!

Our boys did our gym proud today! With 4 out of 6 taking home the W 🏆. Regardless of outcome ALL boys represented Ngākaunui with heart, guts and determination. Which is all we can ask for. Well done boys - keep up the hard mahi!!

04/05/2026

Second name locked in—and this one brings serious heat. out of enters the Super Middleweight 8 Man 🥊

Strong, composed, and built for the big stage, Jake isn’t here to play it safe—he’s here to take heads and climb to the top. Two contenders down… this bracket is already looking dangerous.

➡️ www.kinginthering.co.nz

02/05/2026

Most of you will know Priscilla but many of you may not know Monique who is an integral part of our facility. Monique works in the morning when many of you are not at Budokan Rotorua. Monique does not let the fact that she is legally blind slow her down in any way. Together they have run quite a few half marathons over the last two years including the Rotorua half yesterday with the assistance of a tether made out of a martial arts belt! Make sure you say hi to Monique if you see her around.

16/04/2026

Classes start back next week!
Please see the updated timetable on our profile or website.
Hope you have all enjoyed the break!

24/03/2026

Please note there will be important changes to our schedule & requirements that will impact ALL Ngākaunui members. Please take time to read below.

These changes will be in effect from Term 2, Monday 20th April 2026.

Changes:
✅ Kids class will be on Monday & Wednesdays ONLY (there will no longer be a Kids class on Fridays).
✅ Kids class will begin at 4:45pm & finish at 5:30pm (45mins).
✅ To be eligible for Kids class children must be between 8yrs - 13yrs of age.
✅ We will no longer be able to enrol children 7yrs or younger.
✅ 14yrs and older will be enrolled into the Adult Class.
✅ Adult class will be Monday & Wednesdays ONLY. There will no longer be a Friday Adult class.
✅ Adult class will begin at 5:45pm & finish at 7:30pm
✅ On Fridays there will be a Fighters class which is by invitation/approval only. You must speak to Jake or Lori first to confirm (if you have already fought or are booked to fight for Ngākaunui you are automatically approved for Friday fighters class).
✅ Fighters class on Fridays will be from 5pm-7pm.
✅ Ngākaunui active fighters are expected to train all Adult & Fighters classes plus off night fitness in order to fight.
✅ Former “Fundamentals” & “Fighters” seperate classes will no longer exist but will combine into 1 Adult class.
✅ If you are unable to make the new updated class times please let Jake/Lori know

If you have any questions please send Jake/Lori (or Ngakaunui page) a PM

09/02/2026

Congratulations Jake!

Please join us in congratulating our Head coach Jake McCowatt on becoming WBCs No.20 WORLD RANKED Super-Middleweight!!
It is a massive achievement to feature on such a prestigious world ranking such as this and we want to thank the team for their support. Stay tuned as we have big plans for 2026 and it will only be up from here ⬆️🏆🥇🙌

08/12/2025

Congratulations Jake! We are so proud of you!