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Description

Community Martial Arts is a community focused, donations based martial arts organisation bringing together some of the most qualified and experienced instructors in the Tauranga region. We have been teaching in Tauranga since 1995 and have taught hundreds of students both locally, nationally and internationally.

We offer regular classes in Ryukyu Kempo Karate and can offer specific classes, seminars, camps and short courses for Ryukyu Kempo Karate, Self-Protection and Iwama Aikido.

Our classes are led by qualified adult teachers who have extensive life experience, successful professional careers and have raised families of their own.

We place high regard on encouraging students, particularly children to make positive life choices and tailor classes around building problem solving skills which are transferrable into daily life and careers.

Our founding instructor has over 40 years experience and is a certified instructor in multiple traditional martial arts.

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Qualifications and Certifications

Qualifications

• 7th Degree Internationally Certified Senior Instructor

Additional Information

Business contacts Marty Rickard

In business since 1993

Number of staff 2-10

Registered Child Care provider No

Cafeteria on site No

Parental supervision Optional

Type of sessions Group

Gender Both

Kids age groups 7-9 years old, 10-12 years old, 13-15 years old, 15-18 years old

Wheelchair access Yes

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Disability and special needs facilities Yes

After-hour services available No

Costs Per term

Details of these costs We offer classes by donation - pay what you can afford.

Payment options Direct Deposit

Special Offers

10 Free Classes

We offer all new students a 10 lesson self-protection course.
Upon completion of this, students are welcome to continue their learning in the main class.

The course focuses on practical skills for self-protection and introduces students to the content taught int he main class.

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Overall rating: 5   5 6 Community Martial Arts NZ Inc. - Ryukyu Kempo Karate

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• Jon Ebersole

  14-04-2025
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  Wonderful community, great school

  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 a genuine, honest man. Since then we have been good friends, and he's been a mentor to me personally, professioanlly, and, of course, in martial arts. He has built a wonderful community and a great program, which I had the pleasure of working with both in States and on my visit to NZ. If you're looking for a place not only to learn martial arts but have a community to be a part of, something harder and harder to find these day, you will be right at home in this dojo!

  Answer from Community Martial Arts NZ Inc. - Ryukyu Kempo Karate on 15-04-2025:

  Thanks Jon, It's crazy to believe it's been 20yrs? We've certainly had some fun over that time and we met some people from all kinds of walks of life.
• Pippi

  10-04-2025
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  Best Decision Ever!!!

  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. Putting myself out there and walking into class that first time two years ago is the best decision I’ve made in my adult life. It has done wonders for my mental and physical health and I have seen a similar growth in my sister since I dragged her along with me. It’s a great space for kids and adults alike and Marty has gone out of his way to make it affordable for all family’s. Thank you so much to the whole team for the strength and confidence you’ve helped me cultivate and the great fun it’s been along the way!!!

  Answer from Community Martial Arts NZ Inc. - Ryukyu Kempo Karate on 11-04-2025:

  Thanks Pippi, It's been a very enjoyable journey with you and your sister in class. Always a fun friendly smile and never afraid to try something new. Watching you both performing your drills in class recently showed how far you have come by trusting the process and focusing on the outcomes - you're both developing good skills in both the dojo and in life.
• Karl

  10-04-2025
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  Give it a try

  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 him a few times over the weekend. And was just in awe of his knowledge and just easy,relatable nature. Who happily made a few pointers that I hadn't considered. With a side of good banter. Have kept contact and he has always been open to making time for me to train with him and share his passion and art. (I just need more hours in a day and to be closer,and maybe not let life get in the way) But I always drive away with something new to consider and work on. But also has some good easy to follow videos but nothing compares to hands on. Passion, integrity, and just an awesome dude. So empty the cup and don't think of Olympic karate but learn some karate with a history but fits in the modern world.

  Answer from Community Martial Arts NZ Inc. - Ryukyu Kempo Karate on 11-04-2025:

  Thanks Karl, It was a few years ago all right - 2016 if I recall. It's always been a pleasure to work with someone who thinks and analyses what they're doing. You know our doors are always open.
• Scott Coburn

  10-04-2025
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  Great Values & Knowledge

  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 family values in a modern world. I have done a lot of different martial arts, but few instructors can compare with Marty's knowledge and functional skills. If you want a well rounded martial art that delivers on tradition, self defense, and values, this is the perfect place to get started. I can't recommend Marty enough.

  Answer from Community Martial Arts NZ Inc. - Ryukyu Kempo Karate on 10-04-2025:

  Thank you Scott. We miss our friends and family at TMAA!
• Jason

  10-04-2025
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  Family fun

  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 instructor with a great combination of technical skill, lived experiences and sense of humor, I highly recommend training with him and his fellow instructors. Having myself studied martial arts in Canada, the USA and NZ I have met few instructors with the same passion for teaching practical, useful martial arts as Marty. Great combination classes teaching empty hand techniques, weapons and practical defense.

  Answer from Community Martial Arts NZ Inc. - Ryukyu Kempo Karate on 10-04-2025:

  Thank you Jason, it has been fantastic to have been part of your life journey from the other side of the world to where you are now. You always have a place in our dojo.
• Gavin

  09-04-2025
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  Martial arts instructor

  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 we now live in and be able to handle situations we don’t always like being in. They will learn Karate with valuable life skills. I personaly trained with Marty for a number of years and can personally recommend the teachings he will bring. Marty has years of experience behind him. I highly recommend starting this journey as it’s one that will never be forgotten.

  Answer from Community Martial Arts NZ Inc. - Ryukyu Kempo Karate on 09-04-2025:

  Thank you Gavin, we've always missed you in class since you moved :)

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