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Zennin Lower Hutt
Being the best versions of ourselves
Welcome to Zennin Lower Hutt
We are a long-established martial arts club in Lower Hutt
Learn practical self defence skills
Improve physical fitness and self-confidence
Train in a safe, fun and friendly environment, with qualified instructors
Our classes cater for all skill and fitness levels
We offer five free sessions, with no obligation to join
We welcome you to come along and learn more about us!
Class Schedule
Mondays and Thursdays
Combined class (all students) 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Juniors (6 - 14 years) 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Intermediates (15 – 17) 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Seniors (18 and over) 6:00pm - 8:30pm
We offer flexible start and finish times, if required.
Location
Gracefield Primary School Hall (20A Bell Road, Lower Hutt)
What is Zennin Martial Arts?
Zennin Martial Arts is a freestyle martial art system with its basis in Okinawan Goju Karate. Zennin Martial Arts is committed to promoting the value and learning of martial arts to improve the health and wellbeing of its members to benefit broad communities throughout New Zealand. Zennin translates as ‘good people’, relating to the fraternity of positive martial arts instructors and students. Zennin Martial Arts is actively supported by internationally and nationally renowned martial artists who are committed to the ongoing development of the organisation and its members.
About Zennin Martial Arts Lower Hutt
The Zennin Lower Hutt club started over 25 years ago under another Martial Arts style and changed to Zennin Martial Arts in December 2017.
Our philosophy is that to best contribute to the health and wellbeing of New Zealand and to our communities overall, first we must become the best versions of ourselves.
We do this through exercising our minds and bodies, with friendship and commitment.
Our Badge
The Zennin Lower Hutt badge consists of four main parts. The Enso (circle), the Torii gate, the Warrior and the Southern Cross stars.
The Enso is the center of Japanese calligraphy, the symbol for Zen. It symbolizes power, enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe and the void. The Enso may be open or closed. When the circle is closed, it represents perfection. An open circle as we have chosen is incomplete, allowing for movement and development as well as the perfection of all things. Zen practitioners relate the idea of the beauty of imperfection.
For us, the Torii gate represents the transition from the mundane to the sacred. In our case, each person has an individual journey of their own… to make of it what they wish.
The Warrior kneels in front of the Torii gate, the Warrior is relaxed, still and centered, yet aware, ready and perceptive at the same time.
Finally, the Southern Cross represents New Zealand and the society in which we all live. It is to this community that we contribute by being good people and having a positive impact on those around us.
Our Instructors
Our experienced instructors have been police checked to ensure the protection of young and vulnerable students.
The senior instructor is first aid trained to provide a safe training environment.
We welcome visitors to our training sessions to meet our instructors who can answer your questions and get you started on your martial arts journey.
Pricing and training options
The table below provides an overview of our training options, prices and family discounts.
To take advantage of our Five Classes Free option simply contact us via the contact details below or drop into any of our training sessions to meet with our friendly instructors.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding our pricing and training options.
How to Contact Us
You can contact us the following ways.
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Send us a message using our contact form, or
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Email us at zennin.lowerhutt@outlook.com, or
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Drop into one of our training sessions at Gracefield School Hall.
We'd love to hear from you!
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