New Zealand Winter Camp

New Zealand Winter Camp was organized by New Zealand Branch Chief Shihan Stephen Takiwa from September 4^th to 6^th in Auckland, New Zealand. Kancho Shokei Matsui led the camp assisted by Shihan Katsuhito Gorai with focus on important principles of Kihon, Ido, and Kumite. 220 IKO members from 4 countries including Australia, New Caledonia, Romania and New Zealand participated. The camp was opened by a Powhiri, traditional Maori welcoming ceremony, and 5 sessions were taught by Kancho. After the last session, all IKO New Zealand members performed Haka to express deep respect, strength and unity of IKO KYOKUSHINKAIKAN.

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