Sanchin Kempo Karate Kai
Sanchin Kempo Karate Kai (3 Battles of the Human Condition Way of the Fist & Empty Hand Association) is a non-profit organisation and is situated in West Auckland. Sanchin is an amalgamation of Fudoshin Ryu Bujutsu/Fudoshin Martial arts and Sanchin Ryu Bujutsu.
It is here we teach Kempo Karate, Self Defence, Grappling (Jounai Jitsu), Joint locks & throws (Ai Joumae Jitsu) and Weaponry (Kobudo). The system we practise has been developed from experience in various styles of the Martial Arts with our main aim being to have an effective and dynamic style of Kempo Karate that can better deal with the reality of self-defence today in both unarmed and armed situations, as well as against multiple opponents. We also believe it is important to teach our philosophy on Budo (Martial Way) and the history and Dojo (School practice) traditions behind Kempo Karate.
We are located in a community room that has been made available for our use, and we supply pads, gear and access to other resources if students require them. We have evening and weekend classes available for all age groups. Our classes are aimed to teach martial arts, but also be interesting and fun. We even offer family rates and student rates for tertiary students.
If you are interested in joining please feel free to contact Izzy, either on our website https://kemponz.weebly.com/ or email at [email protected].
Introducing Sanchin Instructors & Senior Students
Isedora (Izzy) Lewis
Izzy has over 20 years’ experience in martial arts with a background in Karate (Shotokan,Chidokan, Kyokoshinkai, JKS), she also has experience in Bujutsu , Kempo and Kobudo. Izzy instructs and grades the cubs and juniors, teenagers and adults. She is the Head Instructor of Sanchin with the title “Shihan”. She has also had experience in counselling, cheffing, and teaching and has also been in the navy.
Franchesca Goldthorpe
Franchesca has been training since she was 3 years old and is currently ranked at Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt). Her primary experience is in Kempo Karate, but also in Kobudo, Jounai Jitsu (grappling) and Ai Joumae Jitsu. Franchescha was the youngest member to ever be graded to black belt to date in Fudoshin Martial Arts & Sancin Kempo Karate Kai. Fran carries the title “Sempai” and is currently a secondary school student.
Alexander Bain
Alex has been with Sanchin for 5 years and has experience mostly in Kempo Karate. He also has experience in Kobudo,and Ai Joumae Jitsu. He is currently ranked at Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) and has the title of “Sempai”.
Pepe (Jnr) Tuitama
Jnr has been with Sanchin for 7 years and is ranked at Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt). Jnr has experience in Kempo Karate, Jounai Jitsu, Ai Joumae Jitsu and Kobudo.
Avineet Narayan
Avineet has been training with Sanchin since he was 4 years old, and is one of the students who has come up through the children grading system. He is currently ranked 3rd Kyu, and will be progressing into senior ranks during the year. He has already begun to take a leadership role in class. Avineet is currently aged 11 and attending intermediate this year.
Kempo Karate – Way of the Fist and Empty Hand
Sanchin’s Kempo that is taught has like any other martial art evolved from an earlier style, in this case from Kempo & Karate. We offer a traditional aspect to our training, but also believe it is indeed vital to any martial art to grow and develop to better suit the times and environment in which it is being taught, without losing the of the original style.
At Sanchin Kempo Karate we use what works well and effectively from other arts and styles, which has been added to our Kempo Karate syllabus to create a well-rounded set of skills and knowledge. It also means that we are not bound by the rules or politics of any one style. So we have incorporated refined and developed aspects from other fighting arts while still retaining the principles and traditions of Kempo Karate.
This has meant that Sanchin teaches Kempo Karate, Grappling (Jounai Jitsu), Joint locks & throws (Ai Joumae Jitsu) and Weaponry (Kobudo).
If anyone is interested in knowing more please feel free to contact us on either on our website https://kemponz.weebly.com/ or email at [email protected].
Or contact Izzy directly on 0223508005.
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