Meet Sensei
Stewert Ogg Hachi Dan (8th degree black belt)
Sotai Kempo Founder and Chief instructor.
a love of teaching
Ogg Sensei’s love for teaching Sotai Kempo is dedicated to building a strong foundation of committed students who are serious about learning, personal growth, and real self-defense.
He welcomes every student warmly, sharing his passion with energy and enthusiasm.
Through his guidance, care, and experience, students achieve meaningful results quickly and confidently.
Sensei’s passion for teaching began early in his training.
Even as a white belt, he was leading two-hour classes, sparking a lifelong interest in how people learn.
Since then, he has focused on teaching methods and is known for his ability to communicate complex skills clearly, simply, and effectively.
A native English speaker with enough Japanese to “get into trouble but not enough to get out of it,” he is particularly skilled at teaching Western students while maintaining deep respect for the art’s Japanese roots.
He established the highly successful Takapuna branch of Shorinji Kempo, growing it to 185 students and running the dojo full-time from 1992 to 2003 while continuing his own Dan progression.
After 23 years of studying and teaching Shorinji Kempo,
Ogg Sensei founded Sotai Kempo in February 2003.
