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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.

A respected black belt and former Head Instructor, he has spent many years mentoring students, developing future leaders, and sharing the values of discipline, respect, perseverance and humility. Beyond the dōjō he contributes through Muriwhenua Basketball and He Korowai Trust, creating positive opportunities for rangatahi through sport.

“Karate is about much more than learning techniques — it is about building confident individuals, strengthening whānau, and creating opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi to thrive.”