A Goshin Ryu instructor coaching a young karate student

Goshin Ryu Karate · New Zealand

Train your mind.
Build your body.
Strengthen your spirit.

Progressive karate training grounded in sports science, technical development and mental focus — for ages 10 and up.

Auckland, New ZealandKarate · K-Fit · Performance
10+Starting age
Sports
science
Our foundation
All
levels
Welcome

Not rote tradition. Purposeful training built around how people learn, move and grow.

Karate for every stage

A clear path forward, from day one.

Age-appropriate load, technical progression and recovery — not a one-size-fits-all syllabus. Every program is built around sustained focus and measurable development.

K-Fit students and instructors celebrating their achievements
AGES 10—18

A specialised program

K-Fit

Fitness · Confidence · Focus · For life

A dynamic fitness program combining karate principles with sports science to help young people build stronger bodies and sharper minds — no martial arts experience needed.

NEW COURSEMonday 2 November, 2026
  1. 01

    Build fitnessConditioning built for growing athletes.

  2. 02

    Improve flexibility & motor skillsTraining for real range of motion.

  3. 03

    Grow confidence, discipline & focusA mindset for school, sport and life.

  4. 04

    Train safely, togetherA supportive team environment.

Built for life

Give your child the gift of confidence.

Jimmy Fitzpatrick with karate students and fellow instructors

Head instructor

Jimmy
Fitzpatrick

4th Dan, Goshin Ryu Karate

Experience earned across competition, coaching and years of training at Goshin Ryu Australia headquarters in Sydney.

  • Former Instructor, Goshin Ryu Australia (HQ), Sydney
  • Former Asia Pacific Individual & Teams Medallist
  • Former NZ Champion
  • Former NZ Juniors Coach

Our lineage

Champions and medallists at every level of the game.

We are the New Zealand branch of Goshin Ryu Karate, headquartered in Sydney. Our instructors have lived, trained and coached alongside HQ’s coaching staff — not just studied the same style from a distance.

That lineage includes coaches, world champions and medallists across the WKF World Championships, Karate World Cups, World Games, Olympic Games, Karate 1 Premier League and regional championships.

  • WORLD
  • OLYMPIC
  • OCEANIA
  • NZ

Weekly training

Make it part of your week.

Start today

Your first
class is free.

Come try a class before you commit to anything — no gear required, just comfortable clothes.

Book your free class

Private dojo
By arrangement only

Phone+64 21 719 878
Emailellersliekarate@gmail.com