Instructors - Gary White

I began training in karate with Pat Sensei in 1988 at the Christchurch YMCA Dojo. Since that time I have graded to Sandan (third dan black belt) with the club.

Travelling to Japan on several occasions and and training with top Japanese instructors has been of huge benefit. This included Pat's original coach Mr Horiuchi Sensei as well as many other senior high-ranking Japan Karate-do Federation instructors. I have also been fortunate enough to attend JKF Goju-Kai seminars in Japan and New Zealand and graded to Nidan (second dan black belt) under Japanese JKF Goju-Kai masters.

While travelling overseas there have been many occasions where I have had the pleasure of training with many top exponents of various styles of the martial art from around the world. This includes such traditional styles as Shoto-kan and Uechi Ryu as well as Goju Ryu.

At the same time as competing in national and international competitions over the years I have helped to coach athletes to a number of national Karate New Zealand titles, particularly in age group categories.

In the past I have also attained Coaching NZ level 2 certification and as well as completing a Sports Certificate from Christchurch Polytech.