Final Days of the Paper Plane Challenge!

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The countdown is on—just a few days left to show off your paper plane skills and earn those all-important points before the competition closes this Saturday! We’ve seen everything from the tiniest planes to the biggest (see photos with this post), and the creativity on display has been incredible. Now’s your chance to join in,

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Paper Plane Challenge: Just Over 1 Week To Go!

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Check out these awesome planes from last night’s family class. Only one week left to earn bonus points in the Project Lift Member Competition: With two iPads and 6 months of unlimited training up for grabs, now’s the time to get folding and flying! Let’s see who can take their plane to new heights for

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Celebrating 7 Years of Dedication and Growth!

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From white belt beginnings to now, this incredible journey has been one of persistence and passion. Not only has Rika Sensei shown remarkable growth in karate, but she has also gone above and beyond by creating online Japanese language courses for our dojo students—helping us all connect more deeply with our practice. View free online

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Sharpen Your Skills and Unlock New Resources: Join Our 3-Day Training Intensive!

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Get ready for an action-packed 3-day training intensive from August 30th to September 1st at Sunshine Coast Karate! Whether you’re an experienced competitor or new to the tournament scene, this event is open to all active Australian Chito-Ryu Karate students—no experience required. Immerse yourself in focused training sessions, including kumite, kata, and kobujyutsu. It’s a

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Two Stars on the Rise in Little Champions Program!

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We couldn’t be more proud of these two young Little Champions! A big shoutout to Evie and Bodhi for earning new tips on their belts in our Little Champions program. Watching them move from strength to strength together, side by side, is truly inspiring. In just a short time at our dojo, they’ve already begun

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Project Lift Member Competition

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Leaderboard Update – Top 10(As at 14 Aug) We’re almost halfway and the competition is really starting to heat up. Our early leaders are still in the lead, but are they going to keep it up? 1. Abby Kerrison & Luca Meloncelli2. Khan Family3. Hayden Hosking4. Jacqui Lippey5. Jackson Keevers6. Carmel Giblin7. Lavinia Ross8. Livy

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Paper Plane Competition Takes Off!

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Calling all future pilots and creative minds!From Monday, August 12th to Saturday, August 24th, we’re launching our Paper Plane Competition in the dojo, and it’s going to be a blast! What’s in it for you?Earn bonus points in the Project Lift Member Competition. – 1 Point every time you enter the Paper Plane Competition (1

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Continuing the Celebration of Dedication and Growth!

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– Jacqui – 7 years– Bailey – 5 years– Ian – 3 years– Spencer – 3 years– Johnathon – 3 years Every milestone represents countless hours of hard work, focus, and perseverance. Your journeys add even more strength to the shared energy in our dojo, and we are proud of each step you’ve taken. To

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Congratulations to All Tournament Competitors!

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This past weekend, students from Sunshine Coast Karate and Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate stepped up and gave their all at the tournament. A huge congratulations to each of you for your hard work and dedication. Thank you to the Gold Coast Team for hosting this event and to all the volunteers and officials who made

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Celebrating Dedication and Growth!

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Your individual paths are as unique as you are, yet together, you’ve formed a bond that elevates us all. Your commitment to your personal growth and to each other is truly inspiring. To all our students who continue to train and evolve with us—thank you. Your perseverance fuels the spirit of our dojo and motivates

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