November Grading Results

Dojo News

Last weekend (22-23 November) was a big weekend at the dojo.  Saturday was our final Kyu grading of the year, which saw around 40 students step up for gradings to new levels.  With the warm weather kicking into gear it was a long morning in the dojo, especially for for the seniors students who finished up

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Ingredients of Success

Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons

As a young karate-ka (teenager) I kept a special folder with my karate notes, essays and grading requirement lists.  Whilst I was doing a little research today I stumbled across this well worn folder and I found a piece of writing that I thought others may appreciate. This piece of writing was shared with me

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Training with Soke Sensei, November 2014

Dojo News

Last week all Sunshine Coast Karate members had the opportunity to train with Soke Sensei, the world-wide Supreme Instructor of Chito-Ryu Karate-do. We would like to thank all Sunshine Coast Karate staff, leadership team, students and families for supporting Soke Sensei’s visit to the dojo.  Thank you to Jane Graham for capturing many great photos

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Karate 4 Life Success Newsletter – November 2014

Dojo News, Newsletter

The latest issue is now available for download.  November 2014 – Success Newsletter (PDF). In this issue: Thank You Leaders – Laserzone Day Out Sensei Sandra’s 111km Paddle Well Done Kobe Marriott – Little Champion Black Stripe Belt November Club Shop Special – Get Ready For Christmas A Big Year For Tia Guy – “Bun Bu

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Kumite Tag Competition at Sunshine Coast Karate

Dojo News

Sunshine Coast Karate KUMITE TAG COMPETITION Friday, 28th November 2014 Venue:  Sunshine Coast Karate, Maroochydore Dojo, 2/14 Depot St (Cnr Progress Rd) Entries Close:  Friday 21st November 2014 Entry forms are available now from the dojo in the mailbox room One last chance for our juniors to compete this year. Just a small in-house kumite

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Hard Work Pays Off For Kobe!!!

Dojo News

Congratulations to Kobe Marriott on earning his black stripe belt in our Sunshine Coast karate Little Champions Program.  This is the highest level which our Little champions can attain in this program. Kobe has been working extremely hard for almost 4 years now and continues to amaze us all in the dojo with his focus.

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Special Guest Instructor – Soke Sensei

Dojo News, Upcoming Events

Soke Sensei is the world-wide Supreme Instructor of Chito-Ryu Karate-do and he will be visiting our dojo 11-13 November as a special guest instructor. This is a great opportunity for all members to train with the best in the world in our style of Karate. Even if you normally only train one day a week,

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Courageous Living

Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons

What I am hoping to share in today’s blog post is that with the right planning and preparations you will stack the odds in your favour to follow your goals through to completion.  You can be certain that you will be met with challenges that are out of your control (‘uncontrollables’), but with the right perspective you can

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A Balanced Perspective May Be A Key To Unlocking Doors In Your Life

Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons

When you choose to commit to a karate program and begin the progression from white to black belt, you will find yourself on a path that is started by many and completed only by a minority.  I can share stories with our students of what my journey was like and how I dealt with challenges, yet I have come

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Karate Kids Receive A Gift of Power

Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons

I get to be inspired by some amazing karate kids at Sunshine Coast Karate and this week was no different.  As a way to share my gratitude for their presence in the dojo and in my life, I was searching for ways to make their experiences more memorable with a ‘touch of magic’. What is that ‘touch of

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