Visitors

“ Great news we now have a club up running in Melbourne. Watch for details and photos

“ "My first grading was an experience I will never forget"

“ Congratulations to Thompson Shihan for the vision to develop this website, and the expertise of one of our past students in making this a reality - Bryan Hoyt. Excellent!

“ I have trained in Sakura Kan for ten years and can personally vouch for its effectiveness in stressful situations. Physical, mental and spiritual. Kia Kaha to all students of the way and god bless.

“ Thanks to Jiu Jitsu with Sensei Joy and Shihan Al I am able to do lots of things out of my comfort zone, my confidence in fighting and techniques has gone up heaps, and Im able to do things I could never have done without coming to this club and it's just so much fun! :D

“ Congratulations to Sempai Dave on his shodan grading, its has been an honour to visit your dojo in Motueaka and train with you, Regards Shane Flynn

“ SKJJ has definitely helped the to stay determined when the going gets tough - this attitude is important in daily life

“ This week we mourn the untimely passing of one of our Sakura Kan family members. Blair "Rowdy" Snow (Green belt) will be sadly missed, rest in peace brother.

“ The Melbourne dojo is very grateful for the time and support given by recent visitors. Hope anyone in SKJJ visiting Melbourne will find the time to drop in and train with us; you’ll be made most welcome.

A special thanks to Sensei Joy and her family for lending us Shihan Al during this difficult time of the Christchurch EQ. Our thoughts are with all the Christchurch members.

“ congratulations to dave on your shodan well done

“ Look out for our Lyttelton Dojo starting on February 2nd at the rec centre from 6pm

“ Thanks to Al and Joy, Halswell Dojo for the hosting of Dave Sempai's Shodan Grading in December 2010. A great success. From Kate and I thanks for your hospitality again, and the support over the years that you have provided to us. To the instructors and students alike, well done for 2010, and look forward to seeing you all in 2011. Have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

“ Hi Mike,
Thanks for the message yes your people would be made very welcome here in NZ we have a Few Dojos around the country with New Plymouth being our Hombu and Christchurch is my Dojo. Checkout the website for locations and we look forward to meeting your student soon.

Cheers
Al Thompson
Sakura Kan Jiu Jitsu

“ Hi Shihan Alistar and Sensei Joy

Great to see the club expanding, when will you have a club in Brisbane? Would love to catch up on my next visit back.

Shodan Dave Kett
Kyushin Ryu Jujitsu Brisbane

“ hi,
my name is mike carroll, chief instructor with waza kai ju jitsu system in Ireland, i have a student moving to new zealand soon and i am enquiring about clubs there on his behalf. would it be ok for him to visit your dojo and maybe train with you ? i await your reply, i wud appreciate a reply asap as i am travelling to the USA thur with club members for a training holiday,
best regards form Ireland
go raibh mile mhaith agat {many thanks}
Mike C.
{WKJJS - Ireland }

“ Congratulations to Shane Hurliman Sempai on his successful Shodan grading on 21st May 2011 in New Plymouth. A great effort.
Thanks for the support of Shihan, Joy Sensei, Brad Sempai and Joshu Steve for travelling from Melbourne.n Awesome.

“ Great page!! , must visit more often . Miss all of this .Amazing to see how the club has gone from strength to strength , good people = Amazing club .

“ Congratulations to Shihan Alistair Thompson on his induction into the New Zealand Martial Arts Hall Of Fame (NZMAHOF) on 12th November 2011. Recognition by the Martial Arts Fraternity for more than 30 years of contribution to Jiu Jitsu in New Zealand. A wonderful evening and recognition well overdue. From the instructors and students, past and present OSU!

“ To all the past and present students and instructors, and their families, I wish you all a merry christmas and a happy new year. Be safe, and have a wonderful break.
Neww Plymouth finish 19th Dec 2011 and begin classes again on Monday 2nd January 2012.
Thankyou to Shihan Al and Sensei Joy again for their wonderful support throughout 2011, as with all the years before.
Thank you to all the Yudansha, and the Joshu of all the dojo - from my wife Kate and I - Domo Arigato, OSU!

“ Wow what a year. the message we have received this year is "coming together through adversity". This year the Chch clubs have experienced growth like no other year. Our club motto is "growing good people through challenging experiences " man does that ring true for 2010. To all our people wishing you a safe a happy festive season and a huge thanks for your support.

“ To Kancho, Sensei's, Sempai's, Joshu's Students, Families and friends of Sakura Kan Jiu Jitsu whanau I would like to extend a sincere thank you for 2011 and wish you all for a safe and merry Christmas. Ous