KKA Karate Academy is affiliated to RKKNZ  (Ryukyu Kobudo New Zealand) under the guidance of RKKNZ technical director Sensei Thanasi Balaphas and regional instructor Sensei Raymond Check.  Our own Kobudo instructor, Sensei Allan is qualified and licensed to teach Okinawan Ryukyu Kobudo.  Sensei Allan also trains in the Bujinkan ways and brings Japanese Bo-Jutsu to the mix, making our weapons offering unique.