Let’s take a moment to celebrate Taiyo, Luca, Billy, and Aaliyah…Each of these Little Champions has earned new tips on their belts, marking another step forward in their karate journey. Karate training isn’t just about physical techniques—it’s about building a foundation for a bright future. Here’s what these Little Champions have been honing with every

We’ve loved seeing everyone’s creativity and skill—check out some of the highlights from this week so far! Whether your plane is tiny or grand, there’s still time to earn those last points. Parents, feeling competitive? Why not step into the dojo on Saturday and show your kids how it’s done? You might just earn a

From the early days in our Little Champions program to now, Amelie has shown incredible growth, determination, and passion. Over the past 7 years, Amelie has grown into a strong and confident karateka, evolving from a dedicated student to a respected leader in our Little Champions program. Looking back at old photos (see attached to

To our amazing Little Champions, thank you for bringing so much joy and enthusiasm to the dojo! We love teaching you and look forward to every class. Be great, Be YOU!!

Part 3 of an interview we did with Noonan Sensei some time ago. Noonan Sensei is currently the most senior-ranked instructor of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do in Australia. In this episode, Noonan Sensei shares a bit about the technical side of his training and his experiences training with 2nd Generation Soke. Listen Now:https://karate4life.com/podcast/interview-with-michael-noonan-sensei-part-3/

A huge thank you to everyone who dedicated much of their weekend to our weapons training workshop—lots of great learning and refining as we all strive to improve our understanding and application of both bo and sai. Special thanks to Senpai Ray and Senpai Christine for joining us from Sydney (The Karate Institute Peakhurst), and

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,

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

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

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