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  getting started  

  • What to expect 
  • What to bring
  • Beginners Introduction Course
  • Dojo rules​
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The Pathway to Sotai Kempo:
Your Invitation to begin your lifelong martial arts journey.

"Because of Sensei's 45 years in the arts, these highly sought after 1st cohort spots are limited to just 30 special Kenshi.
He only accepts students who are serious."
Lets make a time, to interview for your place, to see if you are a good fit for SOTAI KEMPO ACADEMY.

Steps to accepting serious Kenshi for 1st Cohort:

1. You make Initial Contact via email or phone or text:
2. Sensei makes a suitable time for an interview at the Dojo.
3. Upon concluding interview, Sensei will invite those that seem to be a suitable fit (or not)
       to the two weeks free try out lessons.
       (For whichever Tier you can manage.)
At the completion of the two weeks,
Sensei will decide if you are a suitable fit.
4. If you demonstrate the qualities sort, 
Sensei will invite you to join the“Special Elite Cohort”
    (See offer on Home page for details.)
5.  You accept & join up. $120.00 (Once only Registration.)

6. First 4 weeks 100% attendance is mandatory to continue on special offer rate. Otherwise article 3 of condition applies.

7. Invite to Test for Green belt is acknowledgement of acceptance to come off probation.

Email: sotaikempo@hotmail.com
Phone /Txt: 021 022 678 79
directly to   Ogg Sensei 

 

What to Expect: 
To be welcomed and treated with respect.


Sensei will lead you through the process,
making it, easy and stress-free.

Your first classes up to Yellow Belt are flexible, fun, and designed for beginners of all fitness levels.


You’ll start learning the basics of
stances, stepping, blocking, punching, and kicking. prepareing you for your first Grade test -Yellow Belt.

What to Bring:
   *  You will require a goal &
        the determination to work hard.
     
With

  • Loose, comfortable gym clothing
    (no uniform required for your 2 week free tryout)

  • A water bottle

  • A positive, "I'll give it a go" attitude

  • A concrete goal and determination to work hard

  • Friends or family are welcome.​

Beginners introduction course: (To Yellow Belt)


You dont have to wait for a new term.
You can start your journey anytime.
Every new student starts with the
Free 2 week Try Out Course
Refer to our
Schedule for weekly times. 


Apply with the Determination to
Train Hard
Train Often
Train for Life

  dojo rules  

  1.  Must have fun.

  2. You don’t have to do anything you don’t feel comfortable with.

  3. Nobody gets hurt.

  4. Introduce yourself when appropriate.

  5. Support and encourage others.

  6. Must learn something every lesson.

  7. Never laugh “at” anyone: it’s ok to make mistakes.

  8. Show respect at all times.

  9. Ensure you and your dogi/clothes are clean and fresh for close contact with others.

  10. Ensure finger and toe nails are clean & trimmed.

  11. Remove all jewelry and accessories.

  12. Practice the art of actively listening.

  13. Never give up.

  14. Remember rules 1 to 13.

SOTAI KEMPO initiate contact

WEBSITE BY Tasneem Khan

By Appointment Only

Hombu Dojo (Headquarters​​​​​​) 

190 Glamorgan Drive,

Torbay, Auckland, NZ

Founder & Chief Instructor: 

Sensei: (Stewart) Ogg  - Hachi Dan (8th Dan)


021 022 678 79. 
sotaikempo@hotmail.com

© 2025 SOTAI KEMPO Stewart Ogg

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