Hawea Karate

Yes. Hāwea Karate offers training for both children (juniors) and adults (seniors).

Classes are held at the Hawea Flat Hall in Central Otago.

Training sessions run on Tuesdays, with juniors 3:00 to 4:00pm and seniors 5:30 to 6:30pm, plus additional training on Sundays.

The club teaches Kyokushin karate, described as a whole-body workout and a full-contact stand-up fighting style.

Alongside the overall training focus, the club includes learning kata, stances and karate terminology.

Yes. The club typically holds two shinsa each year: a mid-year grading for junior belts and the main grading at the end of the year.

Hāwea Karate highlights Kyokushin as a whole-body workout and a way to learn self-defence, alongside benefits like strength, concentration and confidence.

Yes. The club invites new people to come along for a trial session.