About Us

Be the Best you Can Be!

That is our motto. Karate is a journey of optimal health and well-being in everything that we do. In our physical training, our mental discipline, and our attitude to life in general. We teach this through traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate training as a good foundation of fitness and self defence skills, sport karate tournament training, and self defence workshops and courses which are available as community classes and corporate workshops for staff. Our 30-minute Cardio & Core classes that are designed for busy people. A great option if you need low-impact options for cardio and strength exercises to complement your fitness regime if you walk, swim or run during the week.

Karate and Fitness classes at your doorstep!

We are community-based at Brooklyn Community Centre hall and Vogelmorn hall. Our in-person Karate classes are available Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Our Cardio&Core classes are available in-person, LIVE online and as recorded classes to do at a time that suits your schedule. FREE Trial class available for all our classes.

Upcoming classes:

  • 2025 April Holiday Workshops: Self defence workshops available and Advanced Training Workshops
  • Cardio&Core 30-minute classes on: Mondays and Thursday in-person, LIVE online and recorded options available for monthly subscriptions.
  • New 2025 GRASSHOPPER classes: A 30-minute class with foundational strength and flexibility exercises on Wednesdays at 4.30pm and Sundays at 3:45pm (caregivers can train for free with their child)
  • New Beginners Karate classes bookings open for 2025: Free trial class and caregivers can train at the kiddie price.

 

WORKFIT LIVE Challenge starts in March – watch this space!

Why Us?

We cater for you the person, right now. Whether you are wanting to develop your knowledge and train your body and mind in Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate or just wanting to fit and easy somewhere close to home. Patricia Reilly Rembuden has a class that will benefit you and fit with your lifestyle!

You want the best and that is what we provide. Sensei Patricia has over 35 years of experience in karate and over 50 years experience in fitness and dance! She competed for 20 years and Regional and National NZ titles, and International metals in Karate tournaments. Patricia made the top 8 at Commonwealth Champs in Manchester 2003 and has won medals at Oceania Championships and Australian Open Championships. As a national coach she has been awarded 2 Prime Minister’s scholarships to study in Japan and Okinawa.

Our karate school is a member of Karate New Zealand, Rembuden Martial Arts Association and Goju Ryu Karate Do New Zealand.

If you want a family friendly environment for you and yours, come see us live or online!