{"id":791,"date":"2018-02-24T21:10:23","date_gmt":"2018-02-24T08:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/?page_id=791"},"modified":"2018-03-22T12:30:52","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T23:30:52","slug":"service2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/?page_id=791","title":{"rendered":"Zennin Martial Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-919\" src=\"http:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/zennin-logo-raw150-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/zennin-logo-raw150-1.png 150w, https:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/zennin-logo-raw150-1-144x144.png 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zennin translates as \u2018good people\u2019, relating to the fraternity of positive martial arts instructors and students. The Zennin logo features two dragons facing each other from opposite sides representing awareness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mission Statement:<\/strong>&nbsp;Zennin is committed to promoting the value and learning of martial arts to improve the health and wellbeing of its members to benefit broad communities throughout New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>Zennin Martial Arts (ZMA) will continue to be actively supported by internationally and nationally renowned martial artists who are committed to the ongoing development of the organisation and its members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Training Philosophy:<\/strong>&nbsp;The ZMA training philosophy relates to three combat ranges:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kicking and striking range incorporating predominately Thai kickboxing techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Mid-range locks, holds and throws incorporating Goju self defence applications.<\/li>\n<li>Ground control and submission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Weaponry is also a focus area at black belt level and above.<\/p>\n<p>The three class groups of Junior, Intermediate and Senior will remain the same for 4Dragons Upper Hutt. Zennin will continue to teach Thai Kickboxing techniques which we already incorporate into our normal training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Syllabus Outline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The syllabus will cover more than grading requirements and will include ground fighting techniques. We will use Goju forms (kata) and take advantage of the in-depth knowledge available on them. Self-defence will include solid take-downs and more applications from haymaker punches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zennin Uniforms, Belts, Titles and Ages<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full Black Gi with ZMA badge on left &amp; Club badge on right of chest for coloured belts.<br \/>\nYELLOW, ORANGE, BLUE, GREEN &amp; BROWN<\/p>\n<p>\uf0a7 1ST Dan \u2013 Full Black Gi with two badges, Belt has 1 x 12.5mm Red stripe on right side 25mm up Title \u2013 Sempai, Age requirement \u2013 16years<\/p>\n<p>\uf0a7 2nd Dan \u2013 Full Black Gi with two badges, Belt has 2 x Red 12.5mm stripes 12.5mm apart on right side 25mm up &amp; name ( in Japanese ) on left side 25mm up &amp; 190mm length. Title \u2013 Dai Sempai, Age requirement \u2013 18years<\/p>\n<p>\uf0a7 3rd Dan \u2013 White Gi top with black pants, 1 x ZMA badge below the belt on left hand side, Belt has 3 x Red 12.5mm stripes 12.5mm apart Title \u2013 Sensei, Age requirement \u2013 21years<\/p>\n<p>\uf0a7 4th Dan \u2013 Full White Gi with 1 x ZMA badge below the belt on left hand side, Belt has 4 x Red 12.5mm stripes 12.5mm apart Title \u2013 Renshi, Age requirement \u2013 25years<\/p>\n<p>\uf0a7 5th Dan \u2013 Full White Gi with 1 x ZMA badge below the belt on left hand side, Belt has 1 x Red 90mm stripe right side 25mm up Title \u2013 Shihan, Age requirement \u2013 30years<\/p>\n<p>\uf0a7 6th Dan \u2013 Full White Gi with 1 x ZMA badge below the belt on left hand side, Belt has 1 x Red 90mm stripe &amp; 1 Red 12.5mm stripe 12.5mm apart Title \u2013 Kyoshi, Age requirement \u2013 40years<\/p>\n<p>\uf0a7 7th &amp; 8th Dan \u2013 Full White Gi with 1 x ZMA badge below the belt on left hand side, Belts follow suit Title \u2013 Stays Kyoshi<\/p>\n<p>\uf0a7 9th &amp; 10th Dan \u2013 Full White Gi with 1 x ZMA badge below the belt on left hand side, Belt changes to Red with black stripes 9th Dan 1 x 90mm &amp; 4 x 12.5mm stripes 10th Dan 2 x 90mm stripes Title \u2013 Both Hanshi<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-940\" src=\"http:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3rd-Dan-Belt.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3rd-Dan-Belt.png 403w, https:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3rd-Dan-Belt-300x114.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-939\" src=\"http:\/\/www.4dragons.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ZenninBelts.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"173\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zennin translates as \u2018good people\u2019, relating to the fraternity of positive martial arts instructors and students. 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