Traditional Shōtōkan karate-do
Welcome to the Raglan Whaingāroa Dōjō.
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Dojo-Kun
The dōjō kun are the five guiding principles of karate :
seek perfection of character | be faithful | endeavor | respect others | refrain from violent behavior
dojo
is the place where the mind is fed, the body is toned, the soul is nurtured and the spirit is elevated…
kata
Kata is a set sequence of karate movements. There are 26 kata in Shotokan karate relevant to your grade
kihon
Kihon means “basics” or “fundamentals”. It is the term used to describe the practice and repetition of the basic techniques in Shōtōkan karate including stances, blocks, strikes, kicks,..
kumite
Kumite, or sparring, is the practical application of kihon and kata to real opponents.
About the Raglan Dojo
Within the Twenty Precepts of Karate (Niju Kun), Sensei Maureen Stockman wants to pass her knowledge of Shotokan Karate.
The principles allude to notions of humility, respect, compassion, patience, and both an inward and outward calmness.
The Dojo offers classes for beginner grades and senior grades, and we have adults and children in the same class, making it easy for a family to join together. It is an encouraging environment, where everyone is constantly learning.
Since its foundation in 2015, Sensei Maureen has produced 5 black belts, the youngest is today aged 14yo and the oldest 40yo.
Everyone is welcome to join either as an individual or as a family.
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“Never forget that karate begins and ends with Respect.”
— Master Gichin Funakoshi