We are very pleased to announce that we will be hosting a special guest instructor for a week, 10-16 September, Mitchell German Sensei from Halifax, Canada. Â After this year’s Soke Cup was cancelled due to the devastating earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan in April, our local association decided to fund a guest instructor from North America
Finally, I find myself sitting down to connect with family, friends and students. Apologise to everyone for not connecting sooner. I hope everyone has been well. Week one has flown by, yet each day has been full and overflowing of inspiration, great company and study. I wouldn’t say that I have been crazy busy and
The latest newsletter (July 2016 edition) is now available for download. Hard copies are available from the dojo or on the dojo noticeboard, or you can view it online –  July 2016 Newsletter (PDF 3.0MB). This month’s newsletter features: June Grading Results Gold Coast Cup Results August In-House Tournament Shake Off Your Problems Upcoming Events Student
Congratulations to the following students who successfully passed gradings at the recently. Â As always it’s great to see lots of students moving to higher levels. Â Well done everyone. 12th Kyu – Yellow Belt Eden Baker Madison Cartwright Jessica Hobbs Isaiah Jackman Erika Pikturnaite Scott Roberts Phoenix Rusich Irena Sprey Megan Topham 11th Kyu – Orange
The latest newsletter (June 2016 edition) is now available for download. Hard copies are available from the dojo or on the dojo noticeboard, or you can view it online –  June 2016 Newsletter (PDF 4.1MB). This month’s newsletter features: Special Belt Promotions School Holiday Program QLD Karate Camp In-House Tournament Results Article: Shugyo (source: www.kenshijournal.wordpress.com Upcoming Events
Congratulations to all juniors who competed in May in-house tournament last Friday night.  This is our second round of in-house tournaments this year and it was great to see so many first time competitors jumping and entering.  It was also inspiring to see such a great standard of competition and lots of different people placing who
Up until recently, we were planning on running a Trivia Night to help support members who were going to compete at the the International Chito-Ryu Soke Cup in Kumamoto, Japan this August.  But plans have changed…. With the massive earthquakes in Kumamoto last month, the Soke Cup has been postponed.  As yet, there is no date
The latest newsletter (May 2016 edition) is now available for download. Hard copies are available from the dojo or on the dojo noticeboard, or you can view it online –  May 2016 – Newsletter (PDF 2.9MB). This month’s newsletter features: Grading Results Leadership Gradings Grading Celebrations (Photos) Little Champions Celebrate Their Tips In the Dojo (Photos)
Congratulations to all students for a great effort throughout April.  There has been lots of great training despite all of the public holidays.  Be sure to visit the Sunshine Coast Karate Facebook Page to view a few photos that have been taken throughout the month. Keep up the great work everyone and thank you to all
Congratulations to everyone who graded recently at our April kyu gradings. Â As always it’s great to see students moving through the levels and continuing to grow in their karate skills. 12th Kyu – Yellow Belt Samantha Beaton Charlie Dolan Olivia Ferguson Casey Grima Will Howe Emily Roles Joshua Sandri Grace Saron Jack Shirley Madeline Smith