Congratulations – Martial arts success

Nik Randle of the Manihera and Paipeta whānau was awarded an advanced honour at a recent national Zen Do Kai martial arts (ZDK) event hosted in Rotorua. The event celebrated 30 years of involvement in Rotorua.

At the end of proceedings on Saturday 1 June, Nik was promoted to 6th degree advanced master (with the honorary title of ‘Koyoshi’), by the Zen Do Kai martial arts organisation co-founder, Soke Bob Jones (a 9th degree professor) of Australia.

Nik obtained his Black Belt in Zen Do Kai in the mid-1980s and has over 30 years’ experience in multiple martial arts disciplines. With the promotion complete, Nik is now one of the highest ranked masters in Aotearoa. Nik says the Zen Do Kai martial arts organisation had provided betterment for a wide range of people from a diverse array of cultures since its arrival in Aotearoa during the early 1980s.

Nik Randle, right, with Australian ZDK co-founder, Soke Bob Jones.

Nik Randle, right, with Australian ZDK co-founder, Soke Bob Jones.