Women’s Self Defence Tips – Lesson # 3

Women's Self Defence

Self Defence Tip 3: Keep Alert! Another mistake that many women make is not staying alert. In this day and age of ipods and ear buds, it is quite easy to lose track of what is happening around you even in some of the worst possible situations out there. A simple walk to the corner

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Women’s Self Defence Tips – Lesson # 2

Women's Self Defence

Self Defence Tip 2: Companionship Is Essential While being alone is important to your sanity, it may be too risky in some situations. For example, during the day in a public park, a walk alone has no problem as there are others around that could help in a situation in which you need the help.

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The Story Of Three Feet From Gold

Words Of Inspiration

One of the things that I love so much about karate is that it’s always challenging.  Just when you feel like you are getting somewhere, you realise that there is so much more to learn.  For some people, this can be all too much, so they throw in the towel and try something else before

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2008 Trivia Night – You’re invited!

Dojo News, SCCKA Association News, Upcoming Events

A message from your local association’s committee. Trivia Quiz  ~ Dutch Auction  ~ Celebrity Heads Skittles  ~ Paper Planes  ~  Best Dessert/Cake When: Saturday 23 August Where:  Bli Bli Public Hall, Willis Rd, Bli Bli Time:  From 7.00pm until all the prizes are gone

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2008 QLD Training Camp

Dojo News, SCCKA Association News, Upcoming Events

A message from your local association’s committee. You have probably heard some whispers around the Dojo lately about our very first local training camp to be held here on the coast on the 22nd and 23rd November this year. This is a great training opportunity to really extend yourself and grow heaps over the weekend

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Gold Coast Tournament – Transport

Dojo News, SCCKA Association News

A message from your local association’s committee. As you all know the Gold Coast Tournament is fast approaching and to help make this accessible to as many of our members as possible the SCCKA has been looking into different transport options. We are looking at the possibility of hiring a mini bus. If we can

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SCCKA General Meeting

Dojo News, SCCKA Association News, Upcoming Events

A message from your local association’s committee. The Sunshine Coast Chito-Ryu Karate Association will be holding a Special General Meeting in conjunction with the Trivia Night to be held on Sat 23rd August 2008. The meeting is to discuss and ratify changes to the constitution to enable the SCCKA to become incorporated. Time: 7pm Date:

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Women’s Self Defence Tips – Lesson # 1

Women's Self Defence

Self Defence Tip 1: Do What Mum Taught You The first and the most obvious tip is one that everyone needs to remember. Protect yourself at all costs by putting yourself in better positions. For example, it is likely that your mother, at some point, told you never to walk down that dark alley. Even

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First Annual Gold Coast Cup – Entry Forms Now Available

Dojo News, Upcoming Events

The First Annual Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate Cup is fast approaching and entry forms are now available.  The tournament will be held on Sunday 14th Septmeber, with training seminars on the Saturday with Noonan Sensei, Australian Chito-Ryu’s Chief Instructor.  This will be the second regional Chito-Ryu tournament to be held in Queensland in 2008 as

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Women’s Self Defence Tips – Section 1 Introduction

Women's Self Defence

Section 1: Basic Self Defence Education for Women – Introduction To Lessons 1-10 For those that believe that learning self defence is not something that is necessary, think about. Think about two of your closest female friends. Out of the three of you, it is likely that one of you will be assaulted violently and

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