I had to capture this moment… During an extended warm-up last week, Sensei Martin worked his magic to help some of our teens and adults release the stresses of the day before delivering a great training session. With the melting away of tension and the increased state of relaxation, we can do so much more

Congratulations Tim & Hayden! Tim & Hayden are stepping things up with their training yet again. Although they already have a full schedule of basic training, leadership and squad training they continue to amaze us with their enthusiasm as they start their Kobujyutsu (weapons training) journey. Both Tim & Hayden earned 5th Kyu and are

Smiles all around for Axel, Matthew and Mason. Both Matthew and Mason are making their transition from the Little Champions program to our Karate Kids program. This is Matthew and Mason’s first karate kids grading and we hope that it is the first of many. Axel, just grading to blue/white stripe was also a Little

Last week our Little Champions had lots of wins… Here are some photos from the presentations. Spencer and Kai were presented with their purple stripe belts. Aaron earned his yellow stripe belt, and Jagger was awarded with his first tip. Keep up the great work Little Champions and thank you to all instructors and leaders

Here are a few photos of our final day in Japan. Enjoying a bit of baseball, bowling, basketball and an amazing dinner. Thank you Tomoko-san for sharing photos.

Thank you Goshi Sensei for these photos. Another great night of training with some very special people. Keichiro-san, I look forward to seeing you competing at a future Soke Cup and thank you for training with Steven and I at the Sohonbu.

Minowa Sensei invited us to join her at her neighbourhood ‘matsuri’ (festival). Here are a few photos. Videos of karate demonstrations and the ‘hyottoko dance’ have been posted in this week’s newsletter. Thank you Minowa Sensei and Sakoda-san for a great experience.

Here are a few photos taken at the Sohonbu (international headquarters) last Thursday and this Monday.   Sandra Sensei & Steven are in their last couple of days of training before returning to Australia.

Devin’s hard work is paying off in our Little Champions program. Here are some photos taken soon after Devin was awarded his Little Champions blue stripe belt. Keep up the great work Devin and thank you for being a wonderful example for our Little Champions following in your footsteps.