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Hamilton Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu (TSYR)

About us

Shindō Yōshin-ryū (新道楊心流), meaning "New Willow School" is a traditional school (koryū) of Japanese martial arts arising from the Samurai. Shindō Yōshin-ryū emphasizes grace and natural movement, the influence of which arises from the use of weapons. Students will learn principles of movement, body structure and develop an enhanced mind-body connection.

Our programme

Classes:

Monday 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 – 11.00 am

What you need to know

The beginner's programme is suitable for adult students with no previous martial arts background. Training takes place within a friendly, safe environment and teaches harmonious physical interaction through partner-based or individual training drills.


The TSYR dojo is run by Chris McMahon who was issued with a shoden mokuroku (first level) teaching licence in TSYR in May 2014 and a chuden mokuroku (second level) teaching license in March 2021. The dojo has two more students who were issued with shoden mokuroku teaching licences in 2021.

Sport activity
Indoor

Where

St Alban’s, Chartwell Cooperating Church Hall
126 Comries Road, Chartwell, Hamilton 3210
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When

Sat 05 Apr
9:00am - 11:00am

Costs

Pay per use

First two sessions free, then $10 per class for beginners.

Ages

Primary, Teenage, Adult 18+

Experience level

Beginner friendly, Intermediate, Advanced

Contact details

Website: Hamilton Takamura ha Shindo Yoshin Ryu (TSYR)
Email: mcmahonc@xtra.co.nz
Phone: 021 079 5110