Martial Arts

Brazilian martial art-dance originated from African slaves in Brazil.

An Auckland club teaching a variety of martial arts, specialising in the tuition of Kendo, a martial art which originated in Japan at the time of the Samurai warrior.

Website for Auckland Hapkido club. Hapkido is a traditional korean martial art of self defence.

An online and mail order martial arts magazine.

Offering a range of exercise classes including yoga, tai ji, qigong and pilates, along with advice on health and nutrition, and beauty therapy treatments.

Teaching Wing Chun Kuen, a Southern Chinese martial art that is rigorous but fun. Outstanding instructors are available to teach classes throughout the Auckland region.

Information on the Bujinkan Dojo in New Zealand.

Training in Ninjutsu, a martial art offering both spiritual and physical development.

An established group of Capoeira Mandinga in Aotearoa, New Zealand. The group was the first ongoing Capoeira presence in this country set up by Grant (Professor Brabo) under the guidance of his mestre, Marcelo Pereira.

An umbrella organisation for traditional Chinese martial arts in New Zealand and the world, with over 56 branches in 35 countries.

One of the world's fastest growing martial arts, now located on Auckland's North Shore. Practical self defence courses that are family orientated - all ages are welcome to participate in these non-competitive, non-contact classes.

Located at Browns Bay, on Auckland's North Shore, offering unique martial art birthday parties for children.

A martial art self defence system that is designed to be friendly to the body, avoiding the awkward stances and movements associated with traditional martial arts. Training now available in Christchurch.

Supplying books, videos, articles and training in self defence and close combat.

Providing over 3,000 fight titles from New Zealand Muay Thai kick boxing, featuring sanctioned fights by the New Zealand Muay Thai Kick Boxing Association.

Informational about the international federation of martial arts.

An Auckland gym offering specialist training in the art of Muay Thai kickboxing. They enable men and women to become skilled, fit and confident individuals, all within a safe friendly environment.

Martial arts and dance classes, based in Wellington.

Falun Gong, also called Falun Dafa, is an ancient form of qigong, the practice of refining the body and mind through special exercises and meditation.

A New Zealand martial arts ezine.

Mixed martial arts training which incorporates jujitsu, pancration, judo, kickboxing and catch-wrestling. Based in Auckland, the club offers tuition from instructors who are internationally qualified and have over twenty years' experience.

A site featuring information on Dr Stephen Yan and his experience with Chinese martial arts, philosophy and traditional Chinese medicine.

Teaching effective self defence techniques for all ages and levels of physical ability.

An organisation committed to the teaching of hapkido in New Zealand.

Kuk Sool Won is the study of traditional Korean fighting arts. It is practiced at locations around the world, including an Auckland studio.