Hutt Karate Academy

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KKA Karate Academy’s Hutt dojo opened in Kelson in July 2021, bringing S.I.A. Shotokan Karate to the Valley. Headed up by former WRKA (Wellington Region Karate Academy) sempai Fiona and KKA Karate Academy Head sensei Allan, who founded KKA in 2014 in Kapiti however began his Karate training back in 1974 in Lower Hutt. With the club's growth in the area we moved into our current location of Raphael House in Tirohanga.

Classes

Shotokan Karate

Our traditional Shotokan training is both physically and mentally challenging.  A Karate workout exercises the entire body and is great for all ages over 6.  Ideal for Kids, for Families that want to train together and also for the Serious Karate  student. 

Time Table

Tuesday 

Beginners Karate 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Advanced Karate  6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday

Beginners Karate 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Advanced Karate  6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dojo Location

Instructors

Sensei Allan Youl

Head instructor and KKA Karate Founder.

3rd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (I.K.S.)

3rd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (S.I.A.)

2nd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (AJKA-i)

1st Degree Black belt in Kobudo (RKKNZ)

1st Degree Black belt in Zendo kai Karate

1st Degree Black belt in Gokanryu Karate


Allan began his Karate training at the age of 8 and has studied many different martial arts over the years including Kempo, Kobudo and Bujinkan Ninjitsu.


Sensei Rebecca Batchelor

Lower Hutt Instructor.

1st Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (S.I.A.)

1st Kyu Brown belt in Gosoku Ryu Karate (WRKA)


Former WRKA Sempai


Sensei Fiona Hall

Lower Hutt Lead Instructor.

1st Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (S.I.A.)

2nd Kyu Brown belt in Gosoku Ryu Karate (WRKA)


Former WRKA Sempai, School teacher & Scout Leader

Sensei Brad Stevens

Technical Shotokan instructor.

4th Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (U.S.K.U.)

2nd Degree Black belt in Shotokan Karate (JKA)



Brad’s Karate training spans many years.  All of his Dan gradings were conducted in Japan where he also competed.  Sensei Brad is a Kumite Gold medalist at International level