http://www.thedojo.org.nz Poneke Dojo. The home of karate in Wellington. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:12:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just want to thank everyone including absent friends who helped the fighters prepare and sent them along to represent their home dojos at our match fights last night.  Every year the mix is sooo different it is like reading a totally new book in the same series, familiar themes but ... http://www.thedojo.org.nz/2011/09/04/poneke-match-fight-night/ Short form results from Sydney: Poneke Dojo - Victoria came 2nd in the Kata (best trophy!) Libby took round 1 in her match fight, lost round 2 and then traded wazaari's in the 3rd round but lost 2-1. Josh won the heavyweight colts round robin.  Tim despatched an Aussie in round 1 of the men's ... http://www.thedojo.org.nz/2011/04/04/south-pacific-world-tournament-selection-tournament/ Close to my heart today with Southern Zones cross country tomorrow! http://www.podiumsportsjournal.com/2011/01/05/five-important-ways-sportsparents-can-best-encourage-young-athletes/ http://www.thedojo.org.nz/2011/03/28/5-ways-parents-can-encourage-young-athletes/ Osu, I have sent a letter to the Kyokushin Honbu Tokyo and Kancho Matsui offering our condolences to those who have lost family or suffered from the Earthquake on Friday. I have also offered the support of the Poneke Dojo to members of the IKO Kyokushin by way of hostings them ... http://www.thedojo.org.nz/2011/03/15/japan-earthquake/ Thanks everyone for making yesterday a spectacular day!  925 photos are on Flickr now! http://www.thedojo.org.nz/2011/03/06/photos-on-flickr/