Description
BUDO SEMINAR is BACK!
This unique martial arts event brings together the very best instruction from award winning instructors, national and international champions from multiple martial arts.
Karate, Tae Kwon Do, MMA Self Defence, Hapkido, Brazilian Ju-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Modern Arnis, (with Aikido and Judo TBC).
Lineup
Rebecca Dobson - Sensei
NZ International Karate Coach Former International & National Karate Champion (Multiple times) 3rd Dan Kofukan Shito-Ryu Karate-do WKF Certified Kumite Coach WKF Certified Kata Coach WKF Guardian Girls Instructor Oceania Representative Commonwealth Karate Federation Sensei Rebecca Dobson has dedicated more than 20 years to karate and is passionate about developing athletes and growing the sport. She is the first female coach in New Zealand to achieve WKF certification in both Kumite and Kata coaching and is currently the only WKF-qualified Guardian Girls Instructor in New Zealand (https://guardiangirls.org/karate). She serves as the Oceania Representative for the Commonwealth Karate Federation and is the current General Secretary of Karate New Zealand. Known for her supportive and inclusive approach, Sensei Rebecca is committed to helping students of all ages and abilities reach their potential while enjoying their karate journey.
Shih Yen - Master
Advanced, Muay Thai & Kickboxing Coach Canterbury Kata (Pattern) & Freestyle Kumite (Bout) Champion (1998–2001, 2017–2021) New Zealand Open Championship – Men’s Open Division Freestyle Kumite (Bout) Silver Medalist (2018) New Zealand National Championship – Veteran Kata (Pattern) Gold Medalist (2020)
Andrew Williamson - Shihan
Aikido Seiryukan 7th Dan Shihan Chief Instructor Dojo-cho: Burnside Dojo Born 1962. Commenced training in 1981 under Takase Shihan in Auckland, New Zealand. Moved to Christchurch in 1989. Established ASC. Awarded the title of Shihan in 2024
Kev Merriman - Shihan
Award winning instructor Escrima - Kali (Stick Fighting) - Expert and 7th Dan Karate Former England International Representative International Bronze Medalist Japan & Canada Former UK Kata, Kumite and Weapons Champion 2006 Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee (London)
Connor Edmunds
Renowed Self Defence Expert Black belts in various martial art systems
Dan Visker
Karate 3rd Dan Senior Instructor of Seiko-Kai
Tony Chan - Coach
Head Coach and Team Manager for the New Zealand team Rormer world top 15 athlete and 2024 world championship coach
Steve Hall -
TKD Expert and Coach
Scott Colins - Sensei 3rd Dan
Jiu Jitsu and close quater combat expert
Jake Dale - Sensei
Karate 1st Dan Instructor
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