“I started karate during high school simply as something to do for fun. As the years went on however, I found the training became an integral part of my life and vital to maintaining my health and performance. This was especially true during the last few years as the amount of study and stress related

Pictured here we have a picture of Sensei Bailey doing Niseishi Bunkai with Senpai David quite a few years ago. Sensei Bailey may have been one of our smallest juniors coming through the ranks but he always gave 100%. A great role model for all of us. It’s a real honour to be welcoming Sensei

“Instead of giving myself reasons why I can’t, I give myself reasons why I can.” Don’t forget to “Like” SCK so you can enjoy more words of inspiration throughout your week. Have a super week!!

Congratulations to Archer, Matthew and Honey earning new tips. So much great training happening in the dojo at the moment. Well done everyone! Thank you to Sensei Bailey who continues to inspire our young Little Champions on Saturday mornings.

“My two eldest children have been doing karate now for around 10 years. They’re now 21 and 22 years old and just this year they earned their teaching qualifications. I’ve gotta admit it’s still a little strange to call them “Sensei”. ? A bit over 5 years ago they inspired me to get started too

March 1937 photo taken by the Ryukyu Shimpo to commemorate both the establishment of the Okinawan Prefectural Karate-Do Promotional Society and the Kihon-gata of Karate-do. The photo first appeared in Nakasone Genwa’s 1938 publication, “Karate-do Taikan” [The Encyclopaedia of Karate-Do]. Top Row L-R: Gusukuma Shimpan, Maeshiro Choryo/aka Chitose Tsuyoshi, Chibana Choshin & Nakasone Genwa. Seated

Reminder – Japanese language classes will resume for 2019 this Saturday 23rd February from 11:40am – 12:30pm. All members are welcome to attend. We are very fortunate to have Rika Sensei leading these sessions who has many years of experience. This is an opportunity not to be missed if you are eager to learn the

18th Feb – 24th Feb Progress Checks: White – 10th Kyu 20th Squad Training 6:00 – 7:00am 23rd Japanese with Rika Sensei (11:40am start) 23rd Success Loading Seminar 1:00 – 3:00pm 23rd Registration closes for Kyu Grading Register here: NEXT WEEK @ SCK: 25th Feb – 3rd March Progress Checks: 9th – 6th Kyu &

Way back in February 2013, Anthony was awarded his Little Champions Black stripe belt. Anthony has continued on training and has since gone on the earn the rank of 2nd Kyu (brown Belt). Thank you for training at SCK Anthony. It’s been a pleasure working with you for so many years. We hope that 2019

Here are a couple of words that we have been practicing in the dojo throughout last week in our Little Champions Program. Please: Onegaishimasu Thank You: Arigatou gozaimashita Our U3A Sunshine Coast students also did a great job learning these words last week. If you are eager to learn the Japanese language, Rika Sensei will