Sensei Andrea Anacan is the youngest instructor at SKANZ.  She holds a SKANZ 2nd Dan Black Belt in Karate.

Sensei Andrea Anacan on why she’s chosen to be associated with SKANZ.

“My karate life started when I was a carefree, bored little four year old whose mother strongly believed that all children have hidden potentials. That it is the parents’ responsibility to try and bring out these potentials so that their children can grow up to be productive individuals with high moral values. My mum believed that there are several avenues to do this. Karate was my choice.

At the age of five, I started having rigorous Karate training. After six months, I started competing in tournaments. That was when my love for Karate blossomed. Up until now, I still find competing to be a thrilling and exciting part of my life.

When my family moved to New Zealand from the Philippines, I persisted on finding the right dojo for me and my siblings to train at. SKANZ was the definite choice for us.

SKANZ brings out each individual’s talents and potentials not only in martial arts but other aspects in life such as respect for yourself and others, integrity and discipline. At SKANZ, we believe that perfection can be achieved through determination and hard work.”