Traditional Ryukyu Kempo Karate in Tauranga

Marty Rickard - Head Instructor

In 2004, our Head Instructor and Founder, Marty Rickard brought the most authentic version of Seiyu Oyata's Ryukyu Kempo Karate to New Zealand.

Now, over 20 years on, Ryukenkan Dojo offers the most comprehensive and authentic Ryukyu Kempo experience available in New Zealand.

Ryukenkan Dojo operates in Tauranga, New Zealand and offers the most affordable and complete Ryukyu Kempo experience to the Tauranga public.

Class Schedule

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February 2026

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  • 2 Mon

    Class Class

    5-7pm
  • 5 Thu

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    5-7pm
  • 6 Fri

    Waitangi Day Public Holiday

  • 9 Mon

    Class Class

    5-7pm
  • 12 Thu

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    5-7pm
  • 16 Mon

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    5-7pm
  • 19 Thu

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    5-7pm
  • 23 Mon

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    5-7pm
  • 26 Thu

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    5-7pm
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Public Holiday

What Our Students Say

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I met Marty nearly 20 years ago in the States. He just gave me a firm handshake, a bit of a laugh, and invited me onto the floor to do Karate, no fuss, no formality. Just genuine, honest teaching from...
Jon Ebersole
May 2025
I have known Marty from Ryuku Kempo Karate for many years now. Marty will create a safe place for anyone to learn and gain valuable life skills. As a parent the kids will learn how to face the world w...
Gavin
May 2025
I've been training with Marty and his Dojo since 2008 when I moved to NZ. I have always felt welcome in his class and I have enjoyed the atmosphere and learning. Marty is an excellent martial arts ins...
Jason
Apr 2025
An amazing club, with really strong leadership & mentorship. The thing that impresses me the most about instructor Marty Rickard and his team, is how they have maintained their authenticity & high fam...
Scott Coburn
Apr 2025
I meet Marty at a Mixed Martial Arts seminar, a few years back. A room full of talented martial artist and don't want to take anything away from anyone else that was there but got to touch hands with ...
Karl
Apr 2025
I decided to go looking for a Karate class as an adult since I'd always wanted to learn as a kid but the classes I found then were too expensive. I am so happy to have found Marty and the team. Puttin...
Pippi
Mar 2025
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We train at the St Enochs Church Hall, 134 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga South

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