CHRISTCHURCH, NZ ANDRE BERTEL SEMINAR 2024 OFFICIAL

On February 10th and 11th I conducted a Technical Seminar in Christchurch City, New Zealand, which so happens to be my hometown. The course was an exclusive event, which only a small number of places available, making it very personal. It’s been five years since I’ve taught in New Zealand, so it was a chance for me to review a lot of past content—already taught elsewhere—and also pass on some new material: not properly taught outside Japan before (in a budo/bujutsu context). The chief organizer, Peter Burtenshaw Sensei (5th Dan) was nothing less than an excellent host, along with the guys at the Christchurch club. Allan Sensei, organizer of the Kapiti Coast (North Island) Seminar attended; also, Peter Sensei from Wellington attended both events. A few from Australia: Grant Sensei (from Perth), and Bryan Sensei and Morney (from Noosa). Yet others travelled from other parts of the South Island. It was also great to have karateka from other styles. Most notably our Goju and Seido friends. In