About Our Challenge
This February, Taikan Kai Karate is entering three teams into The Push-Up Challenge, completing 2,000 push-ups between 5–27 February 2026 in support of mental health in Aotearoa New Zealand.
At Taikan Kai, we believe strength is built through community, compassion, and showing up for others. This challenge is one way we give back beyond the dojo.
You can help by donating.
All funds raised support the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand, working toward a future where mental health is prioritised for everyone.
Supporting Mental Health Foundation
Funds raised will invested by the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand [The MHF] in three core areas of mahi:
- Promoting everyday actions that lift mental wellbeing
- Providing tools that support people through tough times
- Advocating for a better mental health system and society
With your tautoko/support, we can build a fairer, more connected Aotearoa where everyoneâs mental health is valued and protected.
WhÄia te hauora hinengaro kia puÄwai ai te hauora tangata - there is no health without mental health.
This team is currently ranked 500 out of all teams that are fundraising
| Rank | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 497 | AnzcoDubT | $335.00 |
| 498 | Reps & Regrets | $335.00 |
| 499 | Taikan Kai team 2 | $335.00 |
| 500 | CrossFit Southern Lights | $335.00 |
| 501 | Mission Slimpossible | $330.00 |
| 502 | Temperzone Crew | $330.00 |
| 503 | Plus 7 | $330.00 |
Team Push-Up Total
Thanks to Our Sponsors
$120
Terry Holloway
$50
Anonymous
Go Knicki!! Love you, you muscular wee bundle of awesomeness
$45
Wifey
You got this đ
$35
Anonymous
$35
Nicky and Karla
Good on you Heydon we need to be more aware of mental well-being. And get the support we need at the right time.
$30
Knicki Blake
$20
Jenna Murray
đȘđ
Part of Community Taikan Kai Karate
From P. S & T. Good cause, well done