Karate Christchurch

What Makes Karate Christchurch Special

Founded in 1980 by Pat McGregor Shihan as Jitsuei Kai Karate Do, Karate Christchurch has built a reputation for teaching traditional Goju-Ryu style karate to a strong membership of both junior and senior students. The club maintains a steady timetable of weekday classes that run during standard primary school terms at the Honbu dojo, giving families and adults a reliable training schedule year after year.

About the Venue

Karate Christchurch operates from its Honbu location in Phillipstown, Christchurch, with additional classes held at Cashmere and selected schools. The central Phillipstown base makes it straightforward for members across Canterbury to attend regular sessions, while the Cashmere venue provides a convenient option for those in the southern suburbs.

• Established 1980 and still teaching traditional Goju-Ryu karate
• Junior classes for ages 4–6 years and 7–11 years plus senior evening sessions
• Weekly fees of $18.99 for children and $22.99 for adults (up to four classes per week)
• Six-month membership commitment with classes at Honbu (Phillips St) and Cashmere
• In-school programmes available alongside regular dojo training
• Timetable aligned with primary school terms for consistent attendance