Self-doubt is a familiar adversary to many martial artists. It can surface even in those who have honed their techniques for years but find themselves struggling to trust in their own ability when it matters most. Helping someone overcome self-doubt requires empathy, patience, and a few key strategies that can gradually build confidence and resilience.

Today, we celebrate four incredible students who, together, have dedicated an inspiring 37 years to their karate journey. Each has shown remarkable commitment, resilience, and passion along the way: Congratulations to each of you! Thank you for inspiring all of us with your dedication. Let’s keep building on these achievements, moving forward one belt, one

Today, we celebrate each of our students who took another step forward in their journey. As you reflect on how far you’ve come, remember that every achievement—big or small—begins with a single step forward. Stay committed, keep moving, and know that the path you’re on is as important as each milestone you reach. Let’s continue

Relive the action, energy, and achievements from the 2024 QLD Chito-Ryu Karate State Titles! These photos capture the hard work, friendships, and unforgettable memories made. Congratulations to all who made this event a success! Thank you to Matt & Lily for capturing these moments for everyone. View Photos via SCK Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=SunshineCoastKarate&set=a.1056210236484453

Hope your day is filled with treats, a little mischief, and a lot of fun! Just a heads up—all classes are on as usual. So come ready for some spook-tacular training! See you soon… if you dare!

Congratulations to all the Sunshine Coast Karate, Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate, and Coastal Karate Club competitors for your hard work, determination, and sportsmanship. The passion and spirit shown on the floor truly made this event unforgettable. A heartfelt thank you to our organisers, I.C.K.F.A (Sunshine Coast Branch), officials, volunteers, and all the amazing supporters who

In just 2 more sleeps, we’ll bring together the passion, excitement, and community that make these tournaments unforgettable. A huge shout-out to Team Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate, Team Coastal Karate Club, and our own Sunshine Coast Karate athletes! Whether you’re competing or cheering, your presence makes this weekend truly special. Check out the photos below,

Throwing it back to the 2017 Chocolate Cup—Senpai Flynn, Sensei Sami, and Sensei Bailey were competing for chocolate as white, blue, and brown belts! Look at those smiles as they celebrated their victories. Fast forward to 2023, and all three are now black belts, proudly representing our dojo at the recent Soke Cup. Check out

As we countdown the days to the 2024 QLD Chito-Ryu Karate State Titles, let’s take a moment to look back—way back to 1998 at the Soke Cup. Here’s a rare snapshot of the men’s team kumite. Can you spot the younger versions of Martin Sensei and Adam Sensei? While many students see them as instructors