Your family’s first step into the dojo.

Let’s face it, being a parent is a tough job. I was so lucky to find Sunshine Coast Karate, who have been the most amazing and supportive coaches for my children and I for 18 years now.

As 5th Dan instructors and world champions of the Chito-Ryu style of karate, Senseis Martin and Sandra, teach karate with great skill, positive encouragement and in an energetic, motivating and fun environment. They are also subtle and influential partners in developing those positive values and real life skills which are fundamental to successfully navigating that transition from teenager to young adult.

Their learning for life philosophy grounded in personal challenge, team participation, physical and spiritual wellbeing, developed innate values of leadership, courage, respect, loyalty and resilience throughout my children’s primary and high school years.

Most notably these qualities were exhibited during those difficult teenage years. My children shared their knowledge and experience respectfully and patiently with older and younger karate students, even with their very nervous white belt mum when I began my karate. They stood up for what they thought was right and to school bullies, both for themselves and others. They proudly represented their state and country in competition, by having the spirit to participate and experience, not win at all costs. And most importantly built the fortitude and resilience to make their way through life’s challenges with a healthy serve of self-esteem and independence.

I continue my karate4life journey, knowing my children respect, value and practice the philosophy and skills developed, as part of their membership of the Sunshine Coast Karate family.

If you are looking for something to help manage the stress, uncertainty and frustrations of the modern world for your children, I can certainly testify and recommend Sunshine Coast Karate will make a positive difference to their, and your, health, wellbeing and future.

My son started at Sunshine Coast Karate when he was 5.  He’s nearly 14 and I’m so grateful to Sensei Sandra and Martin for the coaching and community they have provided Hayden.  He’s stronger physically, mentally and emotionally, because of karate and it’s his favourite place to be.

Hayden started at Sunshine Coast Karate when he was 5.  He was hyperactive and low tone, needing over-the-foot orthotics.  Sensei Martin & Sandra had no worries with this as they provided continued stimulation and creativity, which targeted skills like focus, strength and fun.  One day, we realised he didn’t even NEED his orthotics any more as his foot strength was so good.  Another pivotal moment was when Hayden went from a more uncoordinated child to really ‘getting’ karate.

Without karate, Hayden would have low tone and posture issues.  He would have far less focus when life gets challenging.  You can see the karate training in his eyes.  He knows himself.  He knows where he wants to go in life.  He knows how to get there.  Everything he practices in the dojo is aplicable for real life.

Beyond the karate skills, one of the biggest bonuses of having come to Sunshine Coast Karate is the community.  Senseis Sandra & Martin create a positive space for children to come together to learn and have fun.  It doesn’t matter if they are having a hard time at home or in school, they can come and find a positive space to be at the dojo.  They are the ‘extra parents’ you’d love to have as mentors for your children.

Not only has Hayden learned karate skills, he began to THRIVE when he reached the age to be in the Leadership Program.  It was also a bonus when he was at the age to practice weapons and he realised ‘this is the BEST part of karate – I LOVE this part’.  We never contemplated these sides of karate when we pondered on karate for him when he was 4yrs old.

One thing that frustrates me is when parents say ‘I don’t like the physical contact in karate’ when they also mention, ‘my child is doing karate moves themselves’.  The thing is, if your child is doing those moves, it’s within them.  They will continue to do these moves and possibly play out the physical contact.  It’s empowering for them to learn what to do with their drive to practice these moves.  AND the get so many benefits that come with karate that my Hayden has received – a welcoming community, fulfilment and life purpose.

Starting at Sunshine Coast karate has been one of the best things I have done . It has brought a whole new mentality and positive outlook on life whilst learning one of the oldest forms of karate.

SCK has helped me deal with anxiety and stresses that life can bring. Training here helps build confidence and inner strength of which have been fundamental to me starting my own business 2 yrs ago.

Both Sensei Martin and Sensei Sandra are highly skilled and amazing people with heaps of knowledge to share! Watching them perform karate is mind blowing and also a testament to them of what can be achieved.

I could not recommend SCK enough, great place to meet people, have fun and train hard.

I started karate in my early 60s thanks to Sensei Martin and Sandra for letting me have a go.  I just passed the 5yr mark, wow time goes quick.  It’s been like a second home for me as I can come to class have a laugh and get stuck in to some serious training.  Training has helped me so much, posture, breathing, flexibility and much more.  It’s been slow and steady for me but I’ve loved every lesson.  Every lesson is different.  Any body that wonts to start karate don’t let age stop you.  You can’t go past Sunshine Coast karate.  You won’t be disappointed.

After exploring 3 different martial arts studios, my son ultimately decided on Sunshine Coast Karate. The distinct approach they have towards children stood out to us—there’s no unnecessary pressure, and he consistently leaves each class excited anticipating the next one.

My three children absolutely love attending the classes at Sunshine Coast Karate. It has only been 5 months, but they have felt welcomed and comfortable from the get go. They get excited on “karate days” and are always eager to get to class.

 

It has also done wonders to teach (and show) my energetic 6yr old about focusing to work towards your goals.

I started training at Sunshine Coast Karate some 7ish years ago and I can’t imagine my life without it. Sensei Sandra and Martin have created the most wonderful family at the dojo. No matter what you will always be encouraged to learn, and challenge yourself to grow. Even if I never did martial arts again in my life, the mental fortitude and growth taught by Martin and Sandra Sensei will aid me for the rest of my adult life. I am forever grateful to my parents for bringing me to such a lovely community to have spent my teenage years. And to Sensei Sandra and Martin for continuing to put up with me 😛

I joined Sunshine Coast Karate with my brother over a decade ago now and I couldn’t be happier with how my time here has gone. I’ve been able to create so many special bonds with people from Karate not just in our dojo, but within the world-wide Chito-Ryu Karate-Do community. Learning and training here has allowed me the opportunities to travel the world, training and competing at an international level, which has truly been a dream come true for me. Our instructors, Martin and Sandra Phillips, both devote so much of their time and effort to make sure each and every student feels important and are progressing forwards towards their goals. I cannot recommend Sunshine Coast Karate highly enough.

Our grandson has been attending Sunshine Coast Karate for the past 2 years and has learned respect discipline he has also gained confidence strength and how to participate as a group these are qualities that will help him with all aspects of his life he also has a great time the team are so encouraging and patient we would highly recommend.

— Written 12 month prior —

My Grandson has been attending classes for 12 months and is loving it he has gained confidence strength and respect which are so important and looks forward too classes every week….cant wait too see how much he learns this year and how much more focus and flexibility he gains.