Waikato Central Kyokushin Karate Club

Osu WCK!!!

I might be a little late to the party—there’s already been plenty of buzz about the 2026 NZ Kyokushin Karate Championships over the weekend—but I couldn’t let it pass without sharing how incredibly proud I am of everyone involved.

A huge congratulations to all competitors, and especially to our 10 WCK representatives who stepped up and gave it everything on the day.

The weather may not have been on our side, but once the action kicked off on the tatami, nothing could dampen the intensity and spirit on display.

Out of our team of 10 fighters, we brought home an impressive 8 trophies—an outstanding achievement. But beyond the medals, what really matters is the experience gained. Every one of us left with valuable lessons, sharper insight, and a clearer path forward on what we need to do to keep improving.

This result wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support behind the scenes. Thank you to everyone who helped prepare the team and contributed through sponsorships, raffles, and fundraising—you made a real difference in helping us achieve our goals.

To our supporters who made the trip to Wellington—thank you. We had a strong WCK presence, and your energy and encouragement did not go unnoticed. It meant a lot to every competitor.

A special thank you to Sheryl for representing WCK and playing a key role in helping the tournament run so smoothly.

And lastly, to everyone involved in organizing and running the Championships—WCK truly appreciates all your hard work and dedication in making this event such a success.

I am not sure about you, but I am looking forward to our next challenge. Let's go and get it!!

Osu!!

Sensei Maia

(Just a few photos, please add more if you have any - Thank you to Sensei Garrin and Levin Dojo for a few of these action shots - Osu)

Osu!!

"Light" session tonight with Senpai Anton, the final one before the weekend. See you there

3 more sleeps Kyokushin Whanau.

Safe trip to all those travelling to Nationals in the next few days. Can't wait to catch up with everyone.

Osu!!

Sensei Maia

Osu WCK,

Will have our shirts and hoodies at the dojo tonight. See you there if you want them now.

Osu

Sensei Maia

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Morena wck whanau

I really enjoyed last night's training hope you all learnt something too! Not long now fighters for tournament and supporters. One thought. If you take the position that everything in karate has a fighting application there is a lot to discover and your karate will grow stronger.

Osu

Sempai mark

Osu WCK Fight Team!!!

You have dedicated many hours, days, weeks and months to your training and now we have TWO more weeks before the 2026 NZ Kyokushin Nationals.

There is only a handful of hard training sessions left before we taper off in preparation for Fight Day.

See you all tonight at Senpai Antons for sparring, then tomorrow I'll see you at 8:00am for Park Run. We will also be having a pad session afterwards. I'll let you know the details of that tonight.

See you soon.

Osu

Sensei Maia

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Osu WCK!!

Friendly reminder of the Kata / Kumite Seminar with Shihan Steve and Shihan Diane tomorrow, Glenview Community Centre.

Kata - 10:00am start (4th kyu and above)
Kumite - 1:15pm start

Make sure you have everything you need.

Secondly, remember we will be having our club AGM next Tuesday, 2nd June, 6:00pm.

There will be NO TRAINING. I have decided we will have our meeting then take the opportunity to do some work on the Kaikan Haka. Please come along with ideas, suggestions, thoughts etc.

See, some of you tomorrow, and the rest of you next Tuesday.

Osu!!!

Sensei Maia.

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Thursday class tomorrow

A look at "Safe Three"
kihon and Ido Geiko Refinement
Block and counter (low contact)
very basic defense for head punching (no contact)

"My strength is not the strength of a single warrior, but that of many"

See you at the Dojo

Osu

Sempai Mark

Good grind everyone. Keep Chipping away.

Osu WCK....

A couple of little notices from last night's class.

Hoodies / T-Shirts

We are planning on getting an order in for some more Hoodies and T-shirts. If you're interested, please see Sheryl at training for sizing and pricing.

Kata / Kumite Seminar - 30th May

Remember to get your registrations in for the Kata and Kumite Seminars coming up on the 30th May.

The Kata seminar is for 6th Kyu (yellow belt) and above students only.

For the Kumite Seminar please speak to the instructors first to get permission. For the Fighters competing at Nationals, I expect you to be at the Kumite Seminar. So don't save it for the last minute.

Busy times ahead team, so keep working hard.

Osu.

Sensei Maia

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Another good hit out on the stairs, I am **GASSED**. Everyone is tracking good - keep it up WCK Dojo.

Osu

Sempai Mark