It was in 1974 when Brian Cloynes 4th Dan immigrated to New Zealand for a better life for his daughter Samantha and his wife Sue...
It was in Dunedin 1974 that Brian decided to open up the "Renshuden" and to continue his teachings for New Zealand...
Brian had passed on a very successful club in London namely the Toyakwai consisting of over one hundred members. It was supported with grades up to 3rd Dan. Brian founded this club and spent 22 years with it.