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JKANZ Instructor Profile
Sensei Karl Naoroji
(Chief Instructor)
Black Belt Qualification: Roku (6th) Dan
Special Exam rights up to 3rd Dan Black Belt
Special Qualification rights for "D" Level Licenses
A-Kyu Instructor / A-Kyu Judge / B-Kyu Examiner
Sensei Karl Naoroji began practicing karate four decades ago, in May 1980 with the Japan Karate Association (JKA).
Early years were spent training in Mumbai, India and in Akita- Ken, Japan.
Sensei Karl represented India and New Zealand in various International Championships in Asia, Oceania & around the world. International participation including the All Japan Karate Championships, Funakoshi Gichin World Karate Championships and the WKF All styles World Championships.
Involved with JKA Karate for over four decades, representing India & New Zealand.
1989 - awarded the "Guarav Padak" for achieving excellence in Indian sports. 1995-96, awarded the "Shivaji Chattrapatti Puraskar", Indian state's highest sports award, having won numerous state and national Championships. In 1999, Sensei Karl relocated to New Zealand and established his first karate dojo in Auckland. Currently the Chief Instructor of JKA New Zealand .
Karl-sensei holds a "Roku-Dan" (Sixth Dan) and is an internationally qualified Judge, Referee, Instructor and Examiner; qualifications achieved from the JKA Head Quarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Oct 2015, Tokyo hq granted "Special examination rights" to Sensei Karl. Sensei is the first, and only individual examiner in NZ, who can conduct JKA Black Belt examination up to 3rd Dan & qualification license testing up to D- Level for Instructor, Examiner & Judge.
Karl-sensei has been instrumental in New Zealand members achieving success at regional, national and at International championships for a number of years. He is now involved in coaching, judging and regularly conducts training seminars in New Zealand and Internationally.
Karate has always been an integral part of Sensei's life and it is his "passion".
Special Exam rights up to 3rd Dan Black Belt
Special Qualification rights for "D" Level Licenses
A-Kyu Instructor / A-Kyu Judge / B-Kyu Examiner
Sensei Karl Naoroji began practicing karate four decades ago, in May 1980 with the Japan Karate Association (JKA).
Early years were spent training in Mumbai, India and in Akita- Ken, Japan.
Sensei Karl represented India and New Zealand in various International Championships in Asia, Oceania & around the world. International participation including the All Japan Karate Championships, Funakoshi Gichin World Karate Championships and the WKF All styles World Championships.
Involved with JKA Karate for over four decades, representing India & New Zealand.
1989 - awarded the "Guarav Padak" for achieving excellence in Indian sports. 1995-96, awarded the "Shivaji Chattrapatti Puraskar", Indian state's highest sports award, having won numerous state and national Championships. In 1999, Sensei Karl relocated to New Zealand and established his first karate dojo in Auckland. Currently the Chief Instructor of JKA New Zealand .
Karl-sensei holds a "Roku-Dan" (Sixth Dan) and is an internationally qualified Judge, Referee, Instructor and Examiner; qualifications achieved from the JKA Head Quarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Oct 2015, Tokyo hq granted "Special examination rights" to Sensei Karl. Sensei is the first, and only individual examiner in NZ, who can conduct JKA Black Belt examination up to 3rd Dan & qualification license testing up to D- Level for Instructor, Examiner & Judge.
Karl-sensei has been instrumental in New Zealand members achieving success at regional, national and at International championships for a number of years. He is now involved in coaching, judging and regularly conducts training seminars in New Zealand and Internationally.
Karate has always been an integral part of Sensei's life and it is his "passion".
Sensei Lizelle Pelser
(Timaru Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification: Roku (6th) Dan
B-Kyu Instructor / B-Kyu Judge / C-Kyu Examiner
South African born, Sensei Lizelle began practicing Karate at the age of 17 with the Japan Karate Association of
South Africa. In September 1993 Sensei Lizelle achieved Shodan (1st Dan).
She is passionate about Karate and in 2014 Sensei Lizelle opened her Dojo in Timaru, South Canterbury. Her knowledge of Karate and experience in competing is reflected in the results she is achieving today.
Sensei Lizelle is currently a JKA 6th Dan and is also a qualified JKA Instructor, Judge and Examiner having passed all her qualifications under the JKA International qualifications system.
Sensei Lizelle has represented both South Africa and New Zealand in JKA and All Styles Championships including:
African Cup
Shoto World Cup Osaka 1996 – Bronze Team Kumite
Oceania Cup 2014 – Bronze Individual Kumite
Senior World Championships
Commonwealth Games India 2015 – Silver Individual Kumite
World Goju Ryu Championships 2015 – Bronze Individual Kumite
JKA Asia Oceania 2019 - Thailand
B-Kyu Instructor / B-Kyu Judge / C-Kyu Examiner
South African born, Sensei Lizelle began practicing Karate at the age of 17 with the Japan Karate Association of
South Africa. In September 1993 Sensei Lizelle achieved Shodan (1st Dan).
She is passionate about Karate and in 2014 Sensei Lizelle opened her Dojo in Timaru, South Canterbury. Her knowledge of Karate and experience in competing is reflected in the results she is achieving today.
Sensei Lizelle is currently a JKA 6th Dan and is also a qualified JKA Instructor, Judge and Examiner having passed all her qualifications under the JKA International qualifications system.
Sensei Lizelle has represented both South Africa and New Zealand in JKA and All Styles Championships including:
African Cup
Shoto World Cup Osaka 1996 – Bronze Team Kumite
Oceania Cup 2014 – Bronze Individual Kumite
Senior World Championships
Commonwealth Games India 2015 – Silver Individual Kumite
World Goju Ryu Championships 2015 – Bronze Individual Kumite
JKA Asia Oceania 2019 - Thailand
Sensei Horst Droege
(Cockle Bay Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification: Go (5th) Dan
B-Kyu Instructor / D-Kyu Judge / D-Kyu Examiner
B-Kyu Instructor / D-Kyu Judge / D-Kyu Examiner
Sensei John Wheatcroft
(Cockle Bay Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification: Go (5th) Dan
C-Kyu Instructor
C-Kyu Instructor
Sensei Natasha McKee (Whanganui Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification : Go (5th) Dan
C-Kyu Instructor; C- Kyu Judge; D-Kyu Examiner
C-Kyu Instructor; C- Kyu Judge; D-Kyu Examiner
Junior Luague (Christchurch Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification : Yon (4th) Dan
D-Kyu Instructor; D- Kyu Judge; D-Kyu Examiner
D-Kyu Instructor; D- Kyu Judge; D-Kyu Examiner
Desiderio Leyson
(Christchurch Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification : Yon (4th) Dan
D-Kyu Instructor; D- Kyu Judge; D-Kyu Examiner
D-Kyu Instructor; D- Kyu Judge; D-Kyu Examiner
Tomáš Zatloukal
(Wellington Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification : Yon (4th) Dan
D-Kyu Instructor
Qualified JKA Instructor and currently the Head of JKA Wellington dojo.
JKA Wellington is an affiliate member of JKA New Zealand.
Originally from Brno, Czech Republic where he trained and acted as an instructor in a local JKA karate club (http://www.karate-klub.cz/). Now permanently residing in Wellington, New Zealand. Tomas´s been practicing karate for over 10 years.
Tomas is currently a 3rd Dan Black Belt from JKANZ having passed San Dan in December 2020. He is also a qualified JKA Instructor passing D-Level in December 2019.
Tomas regularly attends international and regional seminars conducted by JKA.
In April 2019 he visited Tokyo to attend annual JKA Spring karate camp organised by Honbu Dojo.
D-Kyu Instructor
Qualified JKA Instructor and currently the Head of JKA Wellington dojo.
JKA Wellington is an affiliate member of JKA New Zealand.
Originally from Brno, Czech Republic where he trained and acted as an instructor in a local JKA karate club (http://www.karate-klub.cz/). Now permanently residing in Wellington, New Zealand. Tomas´s been practicing karate for over 10 years.
Tomas is currently a 3rd Dan Black Belt from JKANZ having passed San Dan in December 2020. He is also a qualified JKA Instructor passing D-Level in December 2019.
Tomas regularly attends international and regional seminars conducted by JKA.
In April 2019 he visited Tokyo to attend annual JKA Spring karate camp organised by Honbu Dojo.
Christiaan van Reenen
(KCoast Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification : San (3rd) Dan
D-Kyu Instructor
D-Kyu Judge
Qualified JKA Instructor and currently the Head of JKA KCoast dojo.
JKA KCoast is an affiliate member of JKA New Zealand.
D-Kyu Instructor
D-Kyu Judge
Qualified JKA Instructor and currently the Head of JKA KCoast dojo.
JKA KCoast is an affiliate member of JKA New Zealand.
Denis Carroll (Rolleston Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification : San (3rd) Dan
D-Kyu Instructor
D-Kyu Instructor
Graeme Gobey (Cockle Bay Dojo)
Black Belt Qualification : San (3rd) Dan
D-Kyu Instructor
D-Kyu Instructor
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