Term Dates 2026 – Juniors
Updated January 2025
Note that beginners are welcome to start at any stage throughout the term!
| Term 1 2026 | Tues 27 January | Wed 1 April |
| Term 2 2026 | Tues 21 April | Wed 1 July |
| Term 3 2026 | Tues 21 July | Wed 23 September |
| Term 4 2026 | Tues 13 October | Wed 16 December |
Public Holidays 2026
| Mon 19 January | Wellington Anniversary | Adult session only |
| Friday 6 February | Waitangi Day | No Sessions |
| Fri 3 April | Good Friday | No Sessions |
| Mon 6 April | Easter Monday | Adult session only |
| Mon 27 April | ANZAC Day (observed) | Adult session only |
| Mon 1 June | King’s Birthday | Adult session only |
| Fri 10 July | Matariki | No sessions |
| Mon 26 October | Labour Day | Adult session only |
| Friday 25 December | Christmas Day | No Sessions |
| Monday 28 December | Boxing Day (observed) | No Sessions |
Dojo Events 2025
| Mon 12 January | First Adult session |
| Sat 11 January | First Adult Kata class |
| Tues 27 January | First Junior/colt session |
| Wed 28 January | First Junior traditional session |
| Sat 21 Feb (28th rain day) | Dojo Beach session 9am Lyall Bay beach |
| Fri 6 – Sat 8 March | NZ Summer Camp |
| Sat 11 April | 2026 Shōdan Grading |
| Date TBC | 2026 Kyokushin Nationals – Wellington |
| Tues 30 Jun & Wed 1 Jul | Junior mid year grading (over two nights) |
| Mon 29 Jun & Wed 1 Jul | Adults mid year grading |
| Fri – Sun 4, 5, 6 Sep | Kancho Seminar – Auckland |
| Sat 19 Sep | Kids Karate Games |
| November (TBC) | End of year Grading (Junior and Adults) |
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