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Taekwon-Do is the Korean art of self defence and the world’s most popular martial art. It was first developed by a Korean Army General, Gen. Choi Hong Hi, in the 1950s and 1960s. “Tae” means to jump or kick with the foot; “Kwon” means to punch with the hand or fist; and “Do” means art or way. Taekwon-Do is also an exciting sport with many spectacular events such as sparring, patterns, power breaking and the high flying special techniques competition. But it is also a martial ... Read more art suitable for all ages and abilities. Classes are run for everyone from beginning to advanced levels, including special classes for children. Taekwon-Do was designed for self defence, and there is a strong emphasis on the moral aspects of the art, such as discipline, humility and self control. These non-physical aspects are known as the “Do”. Members of International Taekwon-Do are taught aspects of “Do” as a part of the grading syllabus and are encouraged to live by the tenets of ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Spreydon and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Spreydon, Canterbury, are taught by passionate instructors who are ... Read more committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate ...

Throughout NZ there are 16 YMCAs all of which share a common purpose – which is to meet and relate to the needs of people in their communities, and where they work, in a way that will encourage them to develop as individuals, express their own needs and reach their full potential. YMCAs do this through programmes and relationships, involving YMCA workers with special youth community, recreational and motivational skills, guided by the four core values of honesty, respect, responsibility and ... Read more caring. The YMCAs across the country work together on a number of shared projects and aim to build strong people, strong families and strong communities by being locally responsive and engaged but also nationally co-operative and supportive. The Christchurch YMCA is one of the largest YMCAs and like all Ys we have our own particular set of focuses, our core purpose is to Invest in the Next Generation and this is how we are doing it: Accommodation Not just to generate some revenue for our ...

Paint ’n’ Sip Studio is a different kind of kid's birthday party or event in Christchurch. A local artist will guide the children step by step to complete a painting while they socialise with friends! Fun, easy and no artistic ability or experience necessary! Start with a blank canvas and sip their way to a one of a kind masterpiece. We provide everything to complete the painting, so just bring the kids! Birthday family can self-cater food & cake. Join us also for: Open paint sessions, birthday ... Read more party, date night, hen’s night out, team building, networking group, reunions, fund raisers, girl’s night out, anniversaries, company function, private party, family day and the list goes on... Private events can be booked anytime there is not a scheduled class listed on the calendar. Refer to our KIDS link on our website for more information.

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Addington and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Addington, Canterbury, are taught by passionate instructors who ... Read more are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate ...

Provision of free, quality Early Childhood Education for three - five year olds with fully registered teacher.s Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood Vision Statement Whanaungatanga is a cornerstone of Kidsfirst Kindergartens Linwood. An atmosphere of open communication and respect between kaiako, children, parents/whanau and visitors promotes this. We foster Ukaipotanga through a warm, welcoming, friendly accepting and supportive environment where children and parents/whanau know they have a place. There ... Read more is an emphasis on social competence with language being a key strategy. We place great importance on physically active play as a foundation for learning. Tamariki and kaiako are actively involved in rich learning experiences both in the kindergarten environment and wider community. Te Ao Maori inspires Kaiako and tamariki to weave Te Reo me Tikanga throughout the curriculum. The strong Tangata Whenua programme proudly appreciates and celebrates the diverse nature of the Linwood community ...

Play is the Way! Toy Libraries operate throughout NZ for families to borrow toys, games, puzzles and other learning activities. Run by volunteers for the benefit of children in the community. 5 good reasons to join - 1. access to quality toys for minimal charge 2. age appropriate toys always available 3. Opportunity to meet other families in the community and network 4. Hiring is a good environmental option; reducing landfill waste from unwanted/broken toys 5. Volunteers on hand to help; ... Read more along with opportunity to volunteer yourself. TLFNZ offers support, training and assistance to not-for-profit toy libraries in communities throughout NZ.

Edgeware Tennis Club was established in 1932 and has a long history of great tennis players. The Club is operated by a friendly and dedicated committee of volunteers and is supported by our growing membership, who offer their energy and expertise from time to time. We have five hard courts and four astro turf which are also lit for night time tennis. These courts are used for casual organised tennis, interclub or general usage by the membership. Our members range in age from 3 ½ to 72 years old ... Read more so we are definitely a club for the whole family with a distinct focus on family and fun. However, for those of us with a competitive spirit we have many interclub teams who travel throughout Christchurch to play competition tennis and we are well known for the strength of our juniors.

Master Song specializes in coaching the following skills: -Traditional/Practical Shaolin Kung-Fu (i.e. Variety of open hand forms, 18 traditional weapons and advanced animal-imitation forms) - Contemporary Wushu (Jet Li Style) - Sanda (Chinese Kick Boxing) -Tai Chi & Qigong with Mind Body Balance Relaxation -Self Defense & Fitness Contact us today for your FIRST FREE TRIAL LESSON to experience the fun, professional and uniqueness of Master Song Shaolin Kung Fu Wushu! A great holistic way to ... Read more encourage everybody to be active. Master Song has won numerous competitions/championships and has trained many students locally and around the world with all ages (children/youth/adults), some have also won international championships including 3 Gold Medalists & 3 Bronze Medalists of 2014 Oceania Kung-Fu/Wushu Championships! ;) He is also the double gold medalist of New Zealand Kung-Fu Wushu Championships in 2012, double gold medalist of Oceania Kung-Fu Wushu Championships in 2014. :) Current ...

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Mairehau and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Mairehau, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors who ... Read more are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate ...

Russley is one of New Zealand’s premier golfing venues and welcomes visitors to come and play a round of golf on the challenging par 72 layout.

Baseball! A game played and loved by millions of Americans! It is a little known fact that an estimated 60 million people play baseball worldwide, with Japan being currently ranked No.1 in World Baseball. Dozens of countries around the world play the "All American Pastime" and are excelling at the sport.Here in New Zealand, one of the world's last major sporting countries to realise its passion for baseball, interest is rapidly swelling. Player numbers have grown from 600, five years ago, ... Read more to be in excess of 6,000 throughout New Zealand in 2015. Christchurch is no exception! The Canterbury Baseball club was founded in 2004, with a baseball diamond constructed at Avonhead Park. It was the formation of the Eastside Cardinals in 2011, soon to be followed by the Southern Astros, in 2012, that prompted the Canterbury Baseball Association to be established in 2013. Since then, we have seen steady growth with the establishment of the Christchurch Redbirds (2016) and Selwyn Baseball (2017) ...

Chans Martial Arts is one of the largest and most reputable martial arts school in New Zealand. Established since 1975, we have a strong network of centres throughout the country, internationally and has links with many top martial arts masters world-wide. We specialise in Tai Chi Chuan & Shao Chi Chuan Kung Fu. Shao Chi Chuan deploys biomechanically sound self defence techniques and psychologically positive teaching methods. This results in the elimination of excessive physical and mental stress ... Read more which is omnipresent in many conventional martial arts. It is quick to learn and is very effective for self defence. We have a special children class for the younger ones and it is great for developing concentration and confidence as well as self defence awareness. The Tai Chi Chuan we teach is the classical Yang Style under the direction of Prof. Yek who is one of the top students of the legendary Prof. Huang Shing Shyan. Tai Chi Chuan has great benefits for physical and mental health besides ...

Mocka provides contemporary and trendy toys and furniture at great unmatched prices. It is a small family run business based in Christchurch, NZ and values personal customer service and provides quality products that are made to last.

Centre Philosophy Our philosophy embodies the principles, strands and goals of Te Whāriki, the Early Childhood Curriculum. We recognise the important role parents / whànau play in a child’s education and we seek to complement and build on this. We value parent / whànau input in the daily programme. We also value the input parents have in the decision making process surrounding their child’s care and education. We believe that strong relationships between parents / whànau encourage partnerships ... Read more in which everyone participates together to promote children’s learning and development. We are supported by and are part of the wider Rangi Ruru Community, and we value the opportunity this gives us to be part of the Rangi Ruru Girls’ School environment and the access to many physical and cultural learning opportunities offered in the environment. We recognise the Te Tiriti o Waitangi as the founding document of New Zealand therefore we are committed to bi-cultural practices ...

With 6 courts, resident professional coach and about 210 members, Avonhead Tennis delivers fun competitive tennis. Avonhead has organised social tennis all year round; Saturday afternoons, mid-week (Tuesdays & Thursdays mornings), Wednesday Twilight (late afternoon). Players may also join one of the large number of graded teams for interclub competitions. All juniors get regular weekly professional coaching, in small groups of 4 to 6 players. And all coaching is personally led by one of Canterbury's ... Read more most respected senior coaches Shane Tainui.

O'Callahan Dance Studio offers classes in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Stretch & Extension with Acro Find us on Facebook Classes in St Albans, Spreydon & Beckenham

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Phillipstown and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Phillipstown, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors ... Read more who are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR ...

We are the largest senior cricket club in the South Island with 13 Senior Mens and Womens teams, 35 Junior teams, and over 500 members. We are a "Premier" club operating in the Christchurch Metro Cricket Association competition and based at Sydenham Park in beautiful Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand.

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Private swim school offering learn to swim lessons for all ages and abilities. Open 7 days per week with 2 pools - a 25m 6 lane pool and a 10m 4 lane pool - both of which are open to the public for casual swimming, except for between 3.30-6.30pm weekdays.

Adam Allsorts: Versatile Children's Entertainer. Specialising n Clown, Acrobatics, Gymnastics, Juggling, Magic, Face painting, Balloon Twisting, Fun Parachute & Interactive Games, Tinniest Bikes. Sport's Education & Family Entertainment for our Future Children Adam Allsorts entertains @ Birthday Parties & Larger events. Indoor - Outdoor - Roving - Stage. Community- Corporate - Promotional - Educational 20 years in servicing Christchurch the Mainland, the Greater South Island & ... Read more New Zealand.

Partyshop is one of New Zealand’s leading party supplies retailers! We sell and ship a wide range of party supplies nationwide. We have everything from balloons, helium and banners to disposable cups, plates, napkins and Pinatas. Not to mention Hen Night Party supplies!

Haere mai! Welcome to Redwood Playcentre! We are a parent co-operative, providing a rich learning environment for children, with an emphasis on the belief that children ultimately learn by doing, and exploring through play. We also believe that children reach their full potential, most successfully, when they are comfortable within their environment, and when their parents understand their development and take part in their learning process. We love to have new families join us at Redwood Playcentre. ... Read more Please call in during session times Monday to Friday from 9.00am-12.00 noon. You will be warmly welcomed. All families can visit free for three sessions before being invited to enrol. You will find something very special goes on within the gates of Redwood Playcentre. Parents and children playing, learning, growing and working alongside each other. We have a dedicated group of parents who work together to provide a fabulous learning environment for our children. We seek to create an environment ...

Table tennis is a fast sport which is becoming popular in NZ. Whether you play for fun, or more competitively, table tennis is an indoor game for the whole family. Table tennis is an ideal development sport for people wanting to learn eye-hand coordination. We provide and facilitate social programs for all community demographics: - Junior and beginner programs. - Daytime and elderly social play. - Women’s only social play. - Primary, Intermediate and Secondary School Sports competition. - Polybat ... Read more (modified Table Tennis for physically and mentally challenged daycare residents). - Homecare programmes. - Holiday programmes. We also host local and national tournaments for competitive players and arrange away trips for Junior, Veterans and Open grade players for training camps, regional and national tournaments. Our stadium has 15 international competition standard table tennis tables housed on a special low-impact floor.

Bienvenue à l’Alliance Française, the only place dedicated to the French culture and language in Christchurch. Established in 1959, the Alliance Française de Christchurch is one of the nine AF in New Zealand. As a local not-for-profit organisation, it reflects the desire to share with others the love of the language, culture and other various aspects of the French way of life. We offer courses for adults and children of all levels and all ages. All of our teachers are native French ... Read more speakers and have a degree in French as a foreign language. Teaching activities are complemented by a wide range of cultural and social events such as the Alliance Française French Film Festival, Pétanque Tournament, exhibitions etc. Our library also offers a wide selection of items in French (DVDs, books, magazines) and is open to all for a small annual fee. Like us Facebook: AF Christchurch or Alliance Française de Christchurch – Nouvelle Zélande Follow Us on Twitter

Evolution sports coaching is a mobile sports coaching business. We run sports school holiday programme but specialise in cricket coaching. We do small group, one to one and school holiday programmes.

Popular NZ artist and trained teacher Katrina McGettigan has been running art classes for adult's and children in Christchurch for over 5years. Katrina offers Holiday workshops for adults and children, after-school drawing classes for children. 9 week painting workshops for adults and online painting workshops. Adults and children can learn how to paint a landscape using acrylic paints. Classes for all ages and abilities.Click on her website for more details and to book.

Come and try a FREE introductory class at GKR Karate Halswell and see why GKR Karate is Australia's largest martial arts club! GKR Karate promotes Karate for everyone, including children from 5 yrs old through to men, women and families of all ages. Apart from the obvious development of self-defence skills, Karate training builds confidence, positive attitude, determination, focus, and of course fitness. Our karate classes at Halswell, Christchurch, are taught by passionate instructors who ... Read more are committed to teaching and passing on the GKR Karate style and our way of life. When you join our club, you will be joining a community of like minded people who share the same common goal of personal improvement. This will be your journey, and you will be encouraged to train at your own pace. Your instructors and peers will be there to support and provide you with a safe, inspiring and empowering environment to develop your skills, and reach your maximum potential. Training with GKR Karate ...