The SCK blog
News and stories from the dojo
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Welcome to our new website
Welcome to the new Sunshine Coast Karate website. It’s been rebuilt from the ground up, with a new logo and a fresh look designed…
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2026 Sunshine Coast Open: traditional karate and kobudo, any style
On Sunday 1 November 2026, the 2026 Sunshine Coast Open Traditional Karate & Kobudo Championships comes to the school hall at Kuluin State School.…
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A new chapter: Sensei Bailey heads to Melbourne, and Caloundra Karate begins
After more than 15 years in the dojo with us, Sensei Bailey has moved to Melbourne to start a new chapter. He didn’t want…
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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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