The New Lynn dojo of Jyoshinmon Shorin-Ryu Karate-Do New Zealand is at Synergy Sport Centre, 44 Portage Road, in New Lynn, Auckland. Its distinctive feature is the style itself: Jyoshinmon Shorin-Ryu was created in 1969 by Soke Hoshu Ikeda and is based heavily on the teachings of Kyan Chotoku. The style has been taught in New Zealand since 1971, and it is now taught in more than 20 countries.
The club runs five dojos in Auckland, in New Lynn, Manurewa, Māngere, Onehunga and Ranui. The website says the classes suit all ages. All instructors are certified by Jyoshinmon Japan, and the club has close links with the teachers in Japan, with its instructors travelling there and Japanese masters visiting New Zealand. Club members have represented New Zealand in national and international karate championships through Karate New Zealand, which the club helped found.
The club offers two free lessons for people who want to try it. Pre-grading and grading sessions are held at the end of the year, with dates to be announced.