A Challenging Week Loaded With Greatness

Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons

This week, it would seem that my training program (based on notes from Japan) has proven to be more than enough to pull me out of my comfort zone.  I’m feeling out of my depths and mid week I came down with a tummy bug which seemed to leave me feeling quite fatigued.  I went

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Sunday: Brown & Black Belt Training

Dojo News

I love being in the dojo but to get to spend 4 hours on a Sunday training with some great people was magic today.  Thank you to all senior belts who were able to come by for some training. I hope that you were also able to take things away to further help you with your

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Wednesday Special Class: NEW THEME for Term 4

Dojo News

Starting:  Wednesday 8th October 6:00 – 7:00pm New Theme:  ‘Lessons from Japan’ We have been fortunate to have Sensei Sandra, Sensei Adam (Gold Coast) and Sensei Helen all visit the International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Headquarters this year.  There has been a great lot of learning from various instructors and we’d like to see this information shared

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Karate 4 Life Success Newsletter – October 2014

Dojo News, Newsletter

The latest issue is now available for download.  October 2014 – Success Newsletter (PDF) It’s been a few months since the last newsletter, so there’s lots in this one. In this issue: Term 3 Highlights Ice bucket challenge David Strazzari – Jr Black Belt, grading certificate & belt presentation Inspiring students – “Tough Mudder” 4 Day Training

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Calendar of Events – Term 4 2014

Dojo News

The Term 4 Calendar of Events (PDF) is now available online.  As usual there is lots going on in the dojo.  Gradings, progress checks, workshop, private lessons, social events and a whole lot more. Choose your preferred way to view the calendar: Term 4 Calendar of Events (PDF) Subscribe to the iCal version for use on your smartphone or PC desktop

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Week 1: Getting Back into Life After Training Trip In Japan

Dojo News, Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons

I’m not one of those lucky people that find getting back into routine all that easy so I have to make an effort to deliberately keep some kind of structure even in my down time.  I allocated a week of rest after my time in Japan and I dare say I was finding myself asking

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Want to help us destroy Ashton’s Jeep?

Event Information

Are you busy next weekend? ….Sat, 4th Oct from 10am Want to help us destroy Ashton’s $49,000 JEEP? As you may already know, one of our members Ashton Wood will be totally destroying his $49,000 and he’s asked us to come and do a demonstration and help with the destruction. I’m not going to get

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Black Belt Success For David

Dojo News

Congratulations to David Strazzari on earning his junior black belt earlier this year.  David continues to inspire many of us at the dojo especially our younger karateka as he continues to strive to grow himself and refine his technique.  David has been training for approximately 8 and 1/2 years and has endured many challenges along the

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Next Wednesday 1st October – School Holiday Fun!!!

Dojo News

A big thank you to Cath Amos for organising a couple of social days these school holidays.  There is one final School Holiday Fun Day next Wednesday 1st October.  For more information please contact Cath.  Contact details are on the flyer below. Stay up to date with your events co-ordinated by your local committee via

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Back in the Dojo!!!

Sensei Sandra's Adventures & Life Lessons

After an amazing trip to the International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Headquarters, I have arrived home safely to my family.  It’s been a couple of days and I’m feeling very loved and in high demand.   I haven’t as yet had a chance to review/reflect my study notes as every spare moment I’ve had has been dedicated to

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