One of the most common questions that we hear is, “How did you achieve your black belt?” Although there are many elements that contribute to a student attaining the level of black belt, there continues to be one underlying element that stands out for many of the seniors that I have heard answer this question.

It’s official.  Our newest leader has moved to Level 1 in our leadership program.  Please help us congratulate Lachlan as you see him in the dojo.  

For all students enjoying the online classes, please note the following changes in your training planners.    Friday 5th November (6:30-7:30pm) – No Online ClassSaturday 6th November (10:30-11:30am) – Bonus Live Stream OnlyMonday 8th November  (6:30-7:30pm) – Live Stream OnlyTuesday 9th November (6:30-7:30pm) – Bonus Live Stream OnlyWednesday 10th November (6:30-7:30pm) – Live Stream OnlyThursday

Alan Watts helps us learn more about cultivating the mental discipline of not categorising everything into gain and loss. Learning to live in such a way that nothing is experienced as either an advantage or a disadvantage. Watch “The Story of the Chinese Farmer” here. It is a parable about life and nature that helps

“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” ~ Dalai Lama Image source: Michelle Monet, Article: “Maybe So, Maybe Not… We’ll See”.(4 Minute read about the Parable of the Chinese Farmer)

Sometimes we start our days with the intention to have a great day, but for some reason, we can’t seem to focus ourselves on the thoughts that are going to help us. We find ourselves pondering negative, unproductive thoughts so we try to override this lack of mind control with a growing “to-do list” and

At last weekend’s Brown & Black Belt Training, we were so excited to welcome Senpai Sam back to the dojo. Senpai Sam was one of Sunshine Coast’s first Chito-Ryu Karate-Do black belts. Senpai Sam was quite the technician and competitor in his high school days and many students were inspired by his level of commitment

Way to go Patrick!!! What a special moment for Patrick. We have been so fortunate to watch this young man grow up.  Starting his martial arts journey in our Little Champions Program, Patrick is now stepping up into the Teens/Adults Program.  And, from what I’m hearing he is making quite an impression amongst other seniors as

Over the last year and a half it’s become increasingly more difficult to get together with other dojos for training and tournaments. Normally throughout the year we would have senior training for brown and black belts and tournaments with our friends on the Gold Coast. Our latest brown and black belt training session last weekend

The unique combination of adversities that you have endured in your life has paved the way for the life you live now. We all deal with adversity differently and as we learn and grow we continue to refine how we deal with adversity. Here are a few ways I deal with adversity, but I would