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Seido Karate Christchurch Head Instructor:
Hanshi Renzie Hanham 8th Dan.
Beginners classes start on Monday nights at 6:00pm. This class will be led by Hanshi Renzie Hanham. The structure of the beginner classes allow you to ease into the your training slowly and safely. It is not necessary that you have any previous karate experience or that you are in a particular physical condition. You progress at your own pace in a supportive environment. You will not feel pressured if you need more time to develop. Everyone is treated as individuals.
The dojo has a different levels and types of classes depending on your grade and skill level. Below are just some of the beginner grade classes that you may attend.
| Monday | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Right now we're offering 'One Month Free'. Best value training Now! (Christchurch dojo, Barbadoes Street location only).
The Christchurch Seido dojo holds an impressive history. Numerous men, women and children who have touched their bare feet to the dojo floor here have excelled in sport, business and life in general. The spirit of Seido karate is to train together. You can now be a part of this.

Pictured Left: Christchurch Shibu main training area. Pictured right: A second training area (back dojo) well lighted and equipped with punch/kick bags, makiwara (traditional striking post) and training pads. The floor in this area is also lined with quality judo mats and mirrored wall.
| Monday | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Thursday | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:00am - 12:00pm |
| See our full schedule › | |
See main schedule for other open classes
Note: When starting karate with us please wear a plain white karate gi or track pants and T-shirt. Remove footwear at the entrance way. We also ask that you remove all jewellery before training. If you have trained in another style of martial art or discipline and have any questions please contact us.
| Monthly | 3-Monthly | Annually | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Working | 45.00 | 130.00 | 500.00 |
| Adult Not Working | 40.00 | 110.00 | 400.00 |
| Tertiary Students | 40.00 | 110.00 | 400.00 |
| Junior Under 18 | 25.00 | 70.00 | 250.00 |
Family discounts are available to families with more than one member training - please ask at the office.
| Monday | 4:45 to 7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:45 to 7:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:15 to 7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 4:45 to 7:15 pm |
| Friday | 4:45 to 7:15 pm |
You can contact the dojo at any time, just please leave a message outside of these times, we will always get back to you. Or you can email the dojo now.
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We're offering a special offer to all new students.
One month FREE!
Seido Karate is a great way to develop confidence, fitness and self-defence. There's no better time to start than now.
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...with all the training the day finally came, and still I was asking myself why?? But as soon as I walked onto that mat I became calm and the training just took over.