Ryukenkan Dojo

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel class for Thursday 21 May. We apologise for this and we look forward to seeing everyone back in class next week.

It's Ready!

Over 1 month of effort, over 700 files, and over 50,000 lines of code later, we have just released our new student website!

You will not find another martial arts class in Tauranga (or maybe even further) with such an extensive range of student resources and support features such as:

✅Kata sequences and videos - Videos and sequence information for all empty hand kata
✅ Weapons kata videos - Videos showing the each of the weapons kata we teach.
✅ Padwork Drill Generator - An app to help you get the most from padwork training in class or at home
✅ Warm Up Generator - Need help getting motivated for exercise at home? This app will help you!
✅ Kata Lab - To help you understand motion, flow and application
✅ Awareness Training - Learn the colour codes and awareness levels to help you stay safe - you will be tested!
✅ Tactics and Training - Methods unique to Ryukenkan Ryukyu Kempo, and enhanced over the last 20 years, 2026 is the first time we have openly taught these tactical training skills. You will learn the phases of protection and how and when to use them.
✅ Rank Requirements - All the details for every rank from absolute beginner to Black Belt
✅ Rank Progression - You can track how close you are to your next test, monitor performance and improvement.
✅ Test Scores - You will be able to see how you scored on every test since you began training
✅Attendance Tracking - See how many classes you've attended and challenge other students to gain attendance badges and scores
✅ Challenge Badges - Think you're good at something? We can make sure you get the badge to prove it!
✅ Chat Rooms - Got questions? Ask them in our chat rooms and other people can help you with answers.
✅ Progress Reports - Want to know how you're getting on? Your progress report has all the answers!

How did we do all this in one month? It must have cost a fortune!

No. We designed and built the website at no cost, using the skills of our own members.

AND... We're not done yet!
There are features and content being added daily to ensure that we provide only the best for our students.

Ryukenkan Ryukyu Kempo Karate
Tauranga's ONLY donations-based Karate classes

Beginners and experienced martial artists welcome,
All ages,
All abilities.

www.kempo.nz