Sunshine Coast Karate

It's more than just kicking & punching

Martin Phillips Sensei

  • Co-Founding & Co-Head Instructor of Sunshine Coast Karate
  • Co-Founder of Karate4Life Edojo


Training History: Studying Chito-Ryu Karate-Do since 1984.
Dan Level: 5th Dan
Instructor Qualification:  Renshi (Master Instructor)


Competitive Highlights:  

  • Numerous AKF regional, state and national championship podium finishes 1987 – 1999.
  • Represented Australia at WKF World Championships in 1994 & 1996
  • Podium finishes (Kata &/or Kumite) at the International Chito-Ryu Championships (also known as the Soke Cup) in 1989, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2013, 2017.  Winning gold in 1989 and 2017.

Coaching Highlights:

  • Students representing Sunshine Coast Karate and Australia at International Chito-Ryu Championships.  Numerous outstanding performances, podium finishes and international karate champions in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2017 & 2019.


Shihan Martin Phillips performing Sanshiru kata with wife Shihan Sandra Phillips at the 2010 International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Championships

Last updated:  January 2019

What People Say About Martin Sensei

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Michael Noonan Sensei (7th Dan, Kyoshi)

Head Instructor - Tasseikan Dojo, Sydney


These comments were prior to a visit to Noonan Sensei's dojo Dec 2017.

"Martin Phillips Sensei, the co-founder of Sunshine Coast Karate will be joining us for the week. Martin is the current Open Black Belt World Champion, we could very easily have him teaching as a guest Instructor for the week himself. Unfortunately his visit is overshadowed somewhat by having Soke Sensei with us. However I hope our students will seek Martin Sensei out and learn from his vast experience as a competitor and senior Chito Ryu Instructor."


These comments were after a training trip to Japan that coincided with a visit to Japan from Noonan Sensei & Snow Sensei Jul 2018.


"Snow Sensei and Phillips Sensei are returning from their training in Japan. Although it was only a short stay for me it was a real pleasure to train and socialise together. They are both excellent Karate-ka, dedicated to their personal training and the growth of their students. I’m sure they will return reinvigorated, full of enthusiasm from Soke’s training."


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Sunshine Coast's premier full-time martial arts dojo with over 30 classes per week

Teaching team lead by Martin & Sandra Phillips (both World Champions and Master Instructors)

Modern, fully-equipped training facility with matted training area

An inspiring community of over 200 active members on the move and strengthening with every year

Limited Places Available.  Waiting List Applies On Some Classes

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2/14 Depot St (Access via Progress Rd)
Maroochydore, QLD, AUSTRALIA
Across the road from Energex


Ph: 0435 255 323

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