The SCK blog
News and stories from the dojo
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New mats are down
We’ve finally got the new mats laid in the dojo. It was a big job, but well worth it. When the Soke Cup was…
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32 medals at the 2026 Soke Cup
Every three years, Chito-Ryu karateka from around the world come together for the Soke Cup, the International Chito-Ryu Karate-do Championships. On 14 and 15…
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The road to the Soke Cup: Winter Tournament and Brisbane Championships
With the Soke Cup on the Gold Coast in August, our competitors had two big tournaments on the way: the Sunshine Coast Winter Tournament…
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A Stronger Start, Together: Why Your Parenting Journey is Our Priority this Term 2
At Sunshine Coast Karate, we’ve always believed that the dojo should be an extension of your home. Since 2000, we’ve had the privilege of…
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The Comfort Zone is a Beautiful Place, But Nothing Ever Grows There
“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done before.” — Thomas Jefferson We’ve all heard…
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15 Years on the Mat: How Karate Builds Leaders for Life
A Milestone 15 Years in the Making Last night at our Maroochydore dojo, we shared a moment that captures the heart of why we…
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The Strength of Consistency: Why Karate is a Series of “Short Races”
We often think of mastery as a singular, heroic leap—a black belt earned in a moment of brilliance or a challenge overcome by sheer…
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Beyond the Dojo: Why Every Child Needs a Support Crew (New Places Released!)
At Sunshine Coast Karate, we’ve always believed that the dojo should be an extension of the home. We know that parenting in today’s world…
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From First Bow to Future Leader: Why Families Stay at Sunshine Coast Karate
See why our Maroochydore community is more than just a place to train—it’s a place to belong. More Than a Sport: A 9-Year Journey…
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More Than a Gi: Why We’ve Spent Our Lives in the Dojo
They say you can’t lead someone where you haven’t been yourself. Before we were karate teachers at Sunshine Coast Karate—and long before we became…
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