March 1937 photo taken by the Ryukyu Shimpo to commemorate both the establishment of the Okinawan Prefectural Karate-Do Promotional Society and the Kihon-gata of Karate-do. The photo first appeared in Nakasone Genwa’s 1938 publication, “Karate-do Taikan” [The Encyclopaedia of Karate-Do]. Top Row L-R: Gusukuma Shimpan, Maeshiro Choryo/aka Chitose Tsuyoshi, Chibana Choshin & Nakasone Genwa. Seated

Reminder – Japanese language classes will resume for 2019 this Saturday 23rd February from 11:40am – 12:30pm. All members are welcome to attend. We are very fortunate to have Rika Sensei leading these sessions who has many years of experience. This is an opportunity not to be missed if you are eager to learn the

18th Feb – 24th Feb Progress Checks: White – 10th Kyu 20th Squad Training 6:00 – 7:00am 23rd Japanese with Rika Sensei (11:40am start) 23rd Success Loading Seminar 1:00 – 3:00pm 23rd Registration closes for Kyu Grading Register here: NEXT WEEK @ SCK: 25th Feb – 3rd March Progress Checks: 9th – 6th Kyu &

Way back in February 2013, Anthony was awarded his Little Champions Black stripe belt. Anthony has continued on training and has since gone on the earn the rank of 2nd Kyu (brown Belt). Thank you for training at SCK Anthony. It’s been a pleasure working with you for so many years. We hope that 2019

Here are a couple of words that we have been practicing in the dojo throughout last week in our Little Champions Program. Please: Onegaishimasu Thank You: Arigatou gozaimashita Our U3A Sunshine Coast students also did a great job learning these words last week. If you are eager to learn the Japanese language, Rika Sensei will

MUSHIN: ‘The Japanese term Mushin is a shortened version of the Zen expression “mushin no shin” which translates as “the mind without mind” or “no-mindness.” This means a fully awake and aware mind not fixed or occupied by emotion or thought (implying the eyes or any other sensory input also not fixed or occupied on

All Chito-Ryu Karateka are welcome to enter, with divisions for all ages and skill levels. For the Little Champions (4-7years) and Junior Beginners we have included the popular Kumite Tag events. New for 2019 – Kobudo Kata Entries close Saturday 9th March Entry forms are available on the website: http://www.gckarate.com.au/events/2019-gold-coast-cup-sunday-17-march/

Our karate kids are back to school and for the most part, putting some great runs on the board in the dojo. We had a couple of hot and sweaty training sessions last week and it was difficult for some of our students to maintain a good level of focus that would keep them on

For about the last 7 years, we’ve kicked off the new year with a training intensive. We put the challenge out to all members to do every class during the first 2 weeks of training for the new year (with the exception of the day classes Tue & Thur). This year that amounted to over