Mas Oyama Karate New Zealand

Our Kaikan

The MOKNZ is dedicated to training in the ways of traditional, full - contact Kyokushin Karate.

We are led by Hanshi Doug Holloway (8th dan), who set up the first Kyokushin Karate dojo in New Zealand over 50 years ago, after returning from Japan as a student of Mas Oyama.

Hanshi Doug is supported by the Branch Chiefs - Shihan Mike Kenworthy (7th dan) for the North Island and Shihan Graeme Gavegan (7th dan) for the South Island.

Our Budo

Kyokushin (極真会)  translates to “The Ultimate Truth” and is often referred to as the strongest karate. It was created by Masutsu “Mas” Oyama, a Korean-born master of several Japanese martial arts.

The style is known for it's powerful strikes, intensive training and adaptability suited for practical fighting and realistic self-defence.

Our training is designed to provide students with great speed, power, flexibility and mental fortitude.

Our Dojo

We have dojo throughout NZ and Japan, run by world-renowned martial artists and decorated fighters.

We advocate for diversity, with our instructors and students from all walks of life. We offer a safe environment to learn, grow and develop a strong spirit.