The United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance (New Zealand) was founded in 2004 by Renshi Marty Rickard after many years spent searching for an accurate representation of Ryukyu Kempo Karate. While there are many Ryukyu Kempo schools worldwide, very few have any actual, credible lineage back to Taika Seiyu Oyata.

While he was not the first to use the name Ryukyu Kempo, Taika Oyata was responsible for the common use of the name. Taika Oyata was privileged to study under some excellent teachers, all of whom gave him the tools he needed to develop Ryukyu Kempo to what it is today.

Kaicho Allan Amor studied with Taika Oyata for many years before beginning the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance. Under the guidance of Kaicho Amor, the Alliance has spread across the United States and abroad.

We are proud to present the Alliance teachings in New Zealand and we guarantee that no one else in New Zealand can offer Ryukyu Kempo in a more traditional or accurate representation.

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