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Martial Arts

Other Activities

There are many different forms of martial arts which cater for disabled athletes.

 

Karate

The New Zealand Disability Karate Association's aim is to provide disability people the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of karate. All abilities and impairments are welcome.

Wednesday 6pm and 7pm
Khandallah Town Hall

 

Judo clubs
https://www.judonz.org/contact-us/club/WN

Para judo is competed in at the Paralympic Games is for athletes with a visual impairment and involves the study and application of a wide range of techniques executed from both the standing position, and also grappling on the ground. Striking of any kind - kicking or punching - is forbidden.

 

Taekwondo
https://newzealandtaekwondo.co.nz/our-members 

Para taekwondo is an adaptation of taekwondo for disabled athletes with upper limb deficiencies or amputations.