Karate Wellington

Welcome to to the Poneke Dojo!  My name is Chris Gower and I’m very proud to present our Dojo.  My wife Jill and I opened the club (as Mt Vic Dojo) in ‘99.  Since then it has taken on a life of it’s own! We have a wonderful new, full time facility, a team of highly experienced and capable instructors and a friendly, relaxed culture that permiates the whole club.

Start training with two weeks free:We have classes for all ages plus a some new ones starting in May 2011. One of my young Instructors (Christian Mooij) is running a new class on Tuesdays for 8 + age group. The other class is a family session on Sundays at 1PM. For info on other class times click on the timetable tab above. Just fill in the form and come along to the dojo, see you soon.

Chris Gower
Poneke Dojo Head – 5th Dan

References from students and parents

“I’ve been to my fair share of Dojos and I can honestly say that [Poneke Dojo] is the best I have come by to date. Not only does it have amazing well stocked and maintained facilities, but the atmosphere is welcoming, fun, and has become a second family to me.” Dr Anna Washer (Adult Member)

Kyokushin Karate is known as ‘The Strongest Karate’.  It is a full contact, bare knuckle karate style famous for hard training characterised by power, endurance and knock out kicks.  At Poneke Dojo we train national champion karate fighters but we cater just as well to members who just want a fun and challenging way to get fit.  We teach full time and offer a raft of targeted classes for kids and adults.

“Friendly and welcoming with a focus on what is best for the students.  Chris is a great teacher who relates well to students of all ages (and their parents).  [Chris] has a strong set of values that teach the Kyokushin way.” – Deanne Daysh (Parent & school teacher)

Our kids karate classes are age specific so we can target little ones with developmental exercises, building foundation skills, physical and social confidence.  Our kids graduate through FOUR levels/age groups before they reach adult classes.  This allows us to cater to distinct developmental stages meaning the kids are achieving at level and enjoying their training experience.

“We like the way that the classes are taught with passion, humour and discipline. The kids are motivated by the many ways that they can achieve ie the belts, medals and certificates…. [I] cant say enough about Chris’s teaching. We think the dojo and his teaching is fantastic.”  La Cavanagh (Parent)

Our retention is fanatsic!!  To read what more people have said about the dojo check our testimonials.

Two Weeks Free
We make the first step easy!  Fill in the online form and we’ll put your name down for two weeks free training and send you the answers to a load of questions asked by other new commers!  Come to as many sessions as you can handle!  If you don’t love it there’s no obligation to continue.


Parent’s Name (kids only):
*First Name:
*Last Name:
*Sex: Male

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*How did you hear about us?
If you heard about us via Word of Mouth, who referred you? There may be something in it for them!
Kids only: What school do they attend?

Contact Us

Prince of Wales Park, Salisbury Terrace, Mt Cook, WELLINGTON
 Cell Phone 027 4444194
info@thedojo.org.nz

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