Kia Manawa · Kia Māia · Kia Tika
He whare tū, he whānau ora
A house that stands, a whānau that thrives
A karate dōjō in Kaitaia where tamariki, rangatahi and whānau are grown through discipline, respect and belonging — held by the values of our tīpuna.
- Te wāhi
- Te Rangi Āniwaniwa, Kaitaia
- Ngā rā
- Rāhina · Rātū · Rāapa · Rāpare
- Ngā tau
- Tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke
“Kia Manawa, Kia Māia, Kia Tika”Tō Mātou Kaupapa
Ehara i te karate anake — he ara whakatipu tangata
More than karate — a pathway for growing people
Karate is the vehicle, not the destination. Every session at Seishin Ryu Niwa is a chance to build confidence, character and connection — for the tamaiti stepping onto the mat for the first time, and for the whānau standing at the edge of it.
KaupapaOur kaupapaNgā Uara · Our Values
Ngā pou e whā o tō mātou whare
The four pillars that hold up our house
Seishin Ryu Niwa aims to be a place where tamariki are empowered, whānau are connected, future leaders are developed and community wellbeing is strengthened.
Ngā UaraOur valuesDōjō Kun
Ngā oati e kīia ana i te mutunga o ia karaehe
The vows we speak together at the close of every class
Hitotsu! Kia mārama te hinengaro — Koto!
Have a clear mind
Hitotsu! Whakapakari i te wairua toa — Koto!
Develop a fighting spirit
Hitotsu! Kia pakari te hinengaro — Koto!
Strong mental attitude
Hitotsu! Kia whakaute, kia whakanui i a Seishin Ryu — Koto!
To respect and honour Seishin Ryu
Ngā Karaehe · Classes
Rāhina, Rātū, Rāapa, Rāpare
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons
Classes run at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rangi Āniwaniwa, Kaitaia — four afternoons a week, for kura ākonga, with the Kahurangi class on Wednesdays.
Ngā KaraeheClassesTō Mātou Kaiako
Renshi Manuera Riwai
Head Instructor · Papa Manuera
Papa Manuera brings more than twenty years of martial arts experience to Seishin Ryu Niwa, along with a lifelong commitment to supporting young people and strengthening our community.
KaiakoInstructorsPānui · Announcements
He kōrero hou
What's new at the dōjō
Gradings, class updates and community news from the dōjō — catch up on notices you may have missed.
Ngā pānui katoaAll announcements
Nau mai, tomo mai ki tō mātou whare
Welcome to our house of Seishin Ryu Niwa
Registration takes a few minutes. Bring your tamaiti along to a class first if you'd rather see it for yourself — you're welcome any time.