News and Events

Sunday 24th May, 2020


It is with heavy hearts that we inform the NZ Martial Arts Hall of Fame community about the sudden passing of Professor Dave Millar in Australia on Friday 22nd May, 2020.


Professor Dave Millar - 8th Dan - was the head of NZ JiuJitsu Lifeskills. His passion for the Arts lead him to co-found the New Zealand Martial Arts Hall Of Fame in 1997; bringing together many masters from various styles in a way to celebrate their contributions, dedication, and the cultivation of martial arts in New Zealand.


Professor Dave served as the President of the NZMAHOF and was an inductee of the NZMAHOF, Australasian Martial Arts Hall Of Fame, and the World Karate Union.


He was well known in the martial arts community and his untimely death has shocked all that knew him. This is truly a great loss, and he will be missed and dearly remembered by many.


Please share any memories or condolences you would like to pass on to his wife, Angie, and the rest of the Millar whanau at this time.


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2020 Summit and Induction Ceremony

Planning is now underway for the 2020 Event.

This will be held in Wellington on Saturday 18th July and will include a Summit (where past Inductees will teach and showcase their style) and an Awards Ceremony. 
All NOMINATIONS need to be in by January 31st at the latest. If you have someone you believe is worthy of nomination, please fill out the online form ASAP.

All tickets for the Summit and Ceremony will go on sake early in the New Year! Clear your calendar for what will be an incredible milestone weekend for the NZ Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and one not to be missed for any Martial Artist in Aotearoa!

May 2019 - November 2019 - NZMAHOF Info Session and Seminar Tour!

This year the NZMAHOF is hitting the road to share with dojos across the country about the fantastic work we do! 
We will be talking about qualifying for the Hall of Fame, information about the upcoming Awards night and Summit, and highlighting past inductees through interviews and seminars. All are welcome and encouraged to attend these events - the dates are as follows:

May 18th 2019 - Whanganui

June 1st 2019 - Palmerston North
June 15th 2019 - New Plymouth
June 29th 2019 - Hawkes Bay

July 13th 2019 - Hamilton
July 20th 2019 - Auckland

August 10th 2019 - Wellington
August 24th 2019 - Taupo

September 7th 2019 - Tauranga
September 21st 2019 - Invercargill

October 5th 2019 - Christchurch
October 19th 2019 - Dunedin

November 2nd 2019 - Nelson

For more information about these events, please see our Facebook page. 







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 We are sad to hear of the Passing of Hall of fame inductee Charles Chadwick,  Charles was inducteed in 2005 for his contribution and devotion to the art of Zen Do Kai.



Important Notice:
It has come to the attention of the NZMAHOF that 2011 inductee B Kahu has been convicted of a serious crime and has since been incarcerated. The NZMAHOF has actioned Mr Kahu's expulsion. 






                                               

Congratulations to Hanshi Andy Barber on receiving a 2016 Queens Service medal (QSM) for his services to Karate and his community.

Full Interview with Stuff Magazine
It is with great sadness we inform members of the passing of Mr STEVE SHAW (2005 NZMAHOF Inductee). 

Well known Aikido instructor in Palmerston North with over 40 years in the Martial Arts.

Steve was also a practising Hypnotherapist and passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday 27th September, 2015.









UPDATE: 2015 NZMAHOF Awards are now postponed.
We are now accepting nominations for the NZMAHOF Awards.
Please Contact Us for more information.