A Week of Training with Mitchell German Sensei from Halifax, Canada

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This week, Mitchell German Sensei (6th Dan, Renshi) from Halifax, Canada took the lead on the floor at Sunshine Coast Karate.  German Sensei shared a wealth of knowledge throughout the week and inspired all of us. German Sensei is one of the most senior ranked practitioners of the International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Federation outside of Japan

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September 2016 – Newsletter

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The latest newsletter (September 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 – September 2016 Newsletter (PDF 3.9MB). This month’s newsletter features: Grading Success Sensei Sandra Phillips – graded to 5th Dan & Shihan (Master Instructor) Lachlan Edwards – Little

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Grading Results – August 2016

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Congratulations to all students who passed gradings on Saturday, 27th August.  As always, it’s great to see students stepping up to next levels.  It was only a relatively small grading this time around, which means next one is likely to be a big one.  A special mention to the students who double graded, who have

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Kyu Grading Schedule for this Saturday 27th August

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Group 1 – 9:00am – White belts, little champions & yellow belts Group 2 – 9:45am – Orange belts Group 3 – 10:15am – Green belt and above Please note, the above groups are based on your current level. Also, those in group 3, please remember to bring your kumite protective equipment. Good luck to

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In-House Tournament Team Challenge Results

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Congratulations to all students who participated in the in-house tournament team challenge.  It was great to see a high standard of competition.  This is sure to put many competitors in good stead for the upcoming QLD Chito-Ryu State Titles. Well done to captain of the winning team Llama Train – Bailey Keefe & David Strazzari.

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Sensei Martin’s Karate Birthday Party – 40 Years Young!!!

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THIS SATURDAY: Sensei Martin’s Karate Birthday Party To help celebrate, you’re invited to come and join Sensei Martin for a special birthday training session and cake. Saturday 20th August 9:00 – 10:30am @ Maroochydore Dojo All students and families welcome If you can join us, please add your name to the sign up sheet on

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Special Guest Instructor – Mitchell German Sensei

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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.  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

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July 2016 – Newsletter

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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

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Grading Results – Saturday 25th June 2016

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Congratulations to the following students who successfully passed gradings at the recently.  As always it’s great to see lots of students moving to higher levels.  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

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