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New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s Jado Confirmed to Co-Lead Training Seminar in New Zealand Ahead of ‘New Dawn Rising’
Auckland, New Zealand – NJPW TAMASHII has confirmed that Jado, a respected figure in Japanese professional wrestling, will join Don Fale in leading a 2-day training seminar at the NJPW New Zealand Dojo (NZ Dojo) on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 August.
Known globally for his legendary tag team partnership with Gedo, Jado is a former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion, former IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, and a key figure behind NJPW’s long-term creative and developmental direction. As a senior NJPW official, he brings decades of in-ring experience and elite-level training knowledge to the Oceania region.
Jado will also attend NJPW TAMASHII: New Dawn Rising on Friday 29 August at TAPAC, Western Springs, and LION’S DEN on Saturday 30 August at the NZ Dojo, Ōtāhuhu, where he will observe matches, assess emerging talent, and support NZ Dojo wrestlers competing under the TAMASHII banner.
The seminar is part of NJPW TAMASHII’s continued commitment to developing talent across the South Pacific, providing access to Japanese Strong Style coaching and the South Pacific Fighting Spirit that defines the NZ Dojo system.
This is a rare opportunity for aspiring and experienced wrestlers across Oceania to train directly under two of NJPW’s most influential mentors: Don Fale, founder of the NZ Dojo and member of House of Torture, and Jado, a cornerstone of NJPW’s global evolution.
EVENT DETAILS
📍 Seminar Venue: NZ Dojo, 66 Portage Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland
📅 Seminar Dates: Wednesday 27 – Thursday 28 August
📅 New Dawn Rising: Friday 29 August – TAPAC, Western Springs
📅 LION’S DEN: Saturday 30 August – NZ Dojo, Ōtāhuhu
✉️ Seminar Applications: faledojo@gmail.com
🌐 Socials: @njpwnzdojo (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
Ite Lemalu
Media Relations Manager
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