Starting: Wednesday 8th October 6:00 – 7:00pm New Theme: ‘Lessons from Japan’ We have been fortunate to have Sensei Sandra, Sensei Adam (Gold Coast) and Sensei Helen all visit the International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Headquarters this year. There has been a great lot of learning from various instructors and we’d like to see this information shared
The latest issue is now available for download. October 2014 – Success Newsletter (PDF) It’s been a few months since the last newsletter, so there’s lots in this one. In this issue: Term 3 Highlights Ice bucket challenge David Strazzari – Jr Black Belt, grading certificate & belt presentation Inspiring students – “Tough Mudder” 4 Day Training
The Term 4 Calendar of Events (PDF) is now available online. As usual there is lots going on in the dojo. Gradings, progress checks, workshop, private lessons, social events and a whole lot more. Choose your preferred way to view the calendar: Term 4 Calendar of Events (PDF) Subscribe to the iCal version for use on your smartphone or PC desktop
Dojo News, Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons
I’m not one of those lucky people that find getting back into routine all that easy so I have to make an effort to deliberately keep some kind of structure even in my down time. I allocated a week of rest after my time in Japan and I dare say I was finding myself asking
Are you busy next weekend? ….Sat, 4th Oct from 10am Want to help us destroy Ashton’s $49,000 JEEP? As you may already know, one of our members Ashton Wood will be totally destroying his $49,000 and he’s asked us to come and do a demonstration and help with the destruction. I’m not going to get
Congratulations to David Strazzari on earning his junior black belt earlier this year. David continues to inspire many of us at the dojo especially our younger karateka as he continues to strive to grow himself and refine his technique. David has been training for approximately 8 and 1/2 years and has endured many challenges along the
A big thank you to Cath Amos for organising a couple of social days these school holidays. There is one final School Holiday Fun Day next Wednesday 1st October. For more information please contact Cath. Contact details are on the flyer below. Stay up to date with your events co-ordinated by your local committee via
After an amazing trip to the International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Headquarters, I have arrived home safely to my family. It’s been a couple of days and I’m feeling very loved and in high demand. I haven’t as yet had a chance to review/reflect my study notes as every spare moment I’ve had has been dedicated to
Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons, Training Holiday
Up early this morning for a chat with family followed by a good stretching session. I’ve really been enjoying my training, but I’ve been trying to keep my stretching up in order to get the most out of the experience. My lower back didn’t agree with the Karate Kid training (pulling weeds) yesterday but just
Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons, Training Holiday
Morning training with Soke Sensei to kick start the day and we had the pleasure of training with Todd Sensei again. Some great training and more great learning. I was re-united with one of the metal bo’s this morning which was great fun but let’s just say I need more practice. I don’t have any