Martial Arts
'What's meant for you will come' - Hayellom Tesfay on kickboxing
In the second part to the story of Auckland's Kings Academy martial arts club, Kadambari Raghukumar speaks to rising star kickboxer, Ethiopia-born Hayellom Tesfay. Audio
We train like family - Vahid Unesi on his martial arts club
A city-centre gym prolifically training rising stars in the kickboxing scene, prides itself on training as one large mixed family. Kadambari Raghukumar spoke to the Iran-born director, Vahid Unesi. Audio
21 years of the 'Way of the Sword'
After waiting out two Covid-19 lockdowns the 21st national tournament for this Japanese martial art that's growing in popularity, finally took place this month. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
Calling Home: Jessica Gerrity in Saitama, Japan
Jessica Gerrity moved to Japan 18 years ago, without any Japanese language skills. After learning the language, thanks largely to watching TV, it wasn't long before she found herself working as a TV… Audio, Gallery
Nihon Eiho: The Japanese Martial Art of Swimming
Anthony Cundy is the only non-Japanese to have been given a teaching license in Nihon Eiho. He joins us from Japan to talk us though this lesser-known martial art. Audio
Hi tech combat sport
Unified Weapons Master combines sensor technology, armoured suits, real time injury modelling software and traditional martial arts weapons. The people behind the business (including 2 New Zealanders)… Audio, Gallery