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Johnny Rickard - Train for Life: Martial Arts Wisdom from THE REFINERY NZ

Johnny Rickard - Train for Life: Martial Arts Wisdom from THE REFINERY NZ

Update: 2025-08-26
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Johnny Rickard calls in from Raglan, New Zealand, where he has built a full-time martial arts dojo on his family’s ancestral land.

Johnny was a dedicated schoolteacher for 15 years when life circumstances gave him a nudge (or perhaps a calling) to change paths.

With over 30 years of experience in martial arts and personal training, Johnny is the founder of THE REFINERY, a community space that’s far more than a training ground. It’s a sacred place for healing, connection, and rediscovering who you are. He was raised by a fifth-dan black belt father, mentored by his whānau, and is deeply grounded in Māori values of stewardship and unity.

In this episode, Johnny shares his story and the deeper meaning of martial arts,  beyond the punches and kicks.

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Johnny Rickard - Train for Life: Martial Arts Wisdom from THE REFINERY NZ

Johnny Rickard - Train for Life: Martial Arts Wisdom from THE REFINERY NZ