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Sarah Brener My Friend July 15, 2018
 
I have thought a lot about my time with Chirs, I have so many memories that he played a big role in over the many many years that I have known him. My best memories though have to be from my first time in Queenstown. I was escorting a Junior team over for the first Trans Tasman Tournament as team manager and kata coach. As is the custom when in Queenstown we visited a number of attractions including the Skyline. Knowing I was terrified of heights he watched as I sat with my back to the view as we went down the Skyline, I have never held someones arm so tight. He sat there the whole time with that cheeky grin on his face.. I know he was laughing on the inside. This did not stop him from taking me on the most terrifying 4x4 drive of my life to show us where the Lord of the Rings was filmed, I have never before looked out the side of a car and seen a sheer drop. But it was ok because Chris was driving I knew I was safe. Finally he is the only one that has sucessfully gotten me to snowboard, he patiently held my hand down the hill over and over until I could almost do it on my own. I will always cherish my friendship with Chirs. And yes his hugs every chance he got. I'm not a hugger but I always made an exception for him, mainly because I had no choice in the matter.
I can't believe that I won't have anymore shared karate memories with you.
Always your friend Sarah.
Vicky Norman Thankful to have known you July 15, 2018
 
I am very thankful to have known you, Sensei Chris McGregor. Since meeting you back in 2006 my life has changed only for the better. My journey with you in karate started as a bet with Steve Norman, ‘if you go to karate, I’ll go’. Off I went, how you challenged me to try harder, but all the while were patient, when I struggled and believed with no doubt I could do it and I did. Especially my last grading when I had serious doubts within myself, you kept telling me I was ready and could do it. You were right, I could, thank you. I am going to miss the laughter and shaking of the head in the dojo to one of my many wrong moves, new invention to a kata, or just fooling around. I have also worked under your leadership, you were the best boss anyone could ask for. You were patient and taught me so much, again I thank you. Your support through the last year has been amazing, again thank you.
Words cannot express the feelings your passing has on so many. Your are one of a kind, with biggest heart and soul. I will always remember your face lighting up when talking about your family or karate, the love and passion in your eyes was so amazing to see.
My thoughts and love to Debbie, Rhys, Danielle and family at this hardest of times.
Forever in our hearts.

Anika Schwager Dear Sensei Chris July 15, 2018
 
Dear Sensei Chris McGregor,
I just heard and can hardly believe it. I can't believe I won't see you again, train with you again, laugh with you again. I still remember the week I got to stay with you and Debbie in NZ, how you just registered me in the tournament that was taking part during my stay with you before I even knew there was one; how you let me teach your class yoku geri. You taught me how to towel-fight properly, coached me, made me better. I'll miss your mischievous ways, Sensei, and I'll be forever grateful to have known you, to have been a part of your life - however small. My deepest condolences to your family, and every friend who misses you like I do.
Love and Osu, Anika
Janette Bagley Sensei Chris July 15, 2018
 
Chris - I really can’t believe or fathom this has all happened. A man larger than life, a man so loving and supportive. Chris - you will be missed. You have brought so much to life from the wee man who loved ninjago and power rangers to a wee girl who saw you as the big teddy bear you really were. Us as parents, so supportive and many a banter session on a Tuesday. Many a laugh and support. You were family & friend. Look over us, travel safe. Your family - thank you. Chris provided us all with so much and sure he had installed his being with you all as he did with us. Thank you for sharing. I for one are blessed to be being part of his life. X
Gemma Atkin My time in New Zealand July 15, 2018
 
20+ years of studying karate offered me so many opportunities to travel and grow as a person. No greater opportunity than spending a month in New Zealand with Sensei Chris McGregor and his awesome family who homed me and trusted me to train their students all those years ago. Chris you were one of a kind and I will cherish our friendship until the end. To Danielle McGregor and the rest of the family my heart breaks for you but take strength in the fact that your Dad was loved by many all around the world. Osu!
Jacinda Morton Jacinda and Sensei Chris July 15, 2018
 
We've had some absolute beautiful memories and times that I will forever cherish in the Karate world. I can honestly and truthfully say that my whole journey and upbringing was influenced by one particular man as he was constantly there to annoy the hell out of me! Chris McGregor you will always be in my heart, I cannot thank you enough for the person you have helped me become. I would also like to thank Debbie, Danielle, and Rhys for sharing him with us. He meant so much to us all and I felt that I could trust him with everything.
 

Not a day will go by that I won’t miss your ridiculous jokes, absolute nagging to get me to do things, compulsory hugs, cheeky smile and honest good heart. You truly made me who I am today giving me the confidence to believe in myself, believe in my abilities and enjoy everything that gets thrown at you. The Karate family will never be the same without you, the world has lost one of the best

Samurai Karate Luke Olsen and Sensei Chris - Memories July 15, 2018
 
I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. We went through a lot together, we trained together, we graded together, we drank together, if something went wrong onva trip and I had to go running off to fix it, you were always running right there next to me. Chris McGregor would always do the right thing no matter what, he would be there sweeping the mat as a 4th dan well 1st Dan's stood around tired from training. Lots and lots of really fond memories, from finishing a bottle of port on my coutch, to running away from a young yakuza guy in Tokyo who wanted to take as partying in his limo. My condolences to his family for your loss, my heart goes out to you.
I'm going to miss you my friend
 
 
 
The Whiteheads Oceania Championships 2018 July 15, 2018
 
Ben is sad about the passing. He met Chris at the last Kawata Cup and saw him again at Oceania. Whilst limited contact he liked Chris
Akie Sugita A letter to Sensei Chris July 6, 2018
 
Dear Sensei Chris,

On July 1st, I was very happy to see Sensei Chris

You looked at my son and was surprised to have grown up.

On the first day of Karate practice, my students in Japan, New Zealand and Australia students gathered at the dojo and we gave a greeting.

This was the last time I interacted with you.

I am still in sorrow

I still cannot believe it.

I wanted to talk more about Karate and your students.

I respect you very much.

I did not show sorrow, I focused on teaching Karate.

I taught your children Nipaipo.

Your students learned it completely. They learned very hard, they are very wonderful.

I have made promises with you.

I will never forget you.

Akie Sugita
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