Part 4 of our exclusive interview with Noonan Sensei, Australia’s most senior-ranked teacher of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do, is now live! In this episode, Noonan Sensei dives into his experiences training with martial artists from various disciplines and shares his thoughts on what he believes is the biggest challenge facing the martial arts industry today. Don’t miss

Wishing you a fantastic day filled with joy, laughter, and everything that makes you happy. Your dedication, wisdom, and guidance continue to inspire us all. THANK YOU! May this year bring you even more success and fulfilment in all that you do. Thank you for being YOU.

This year’s State Titles will be held on the Sunshine Coast, on Sunday, 27 October. Learn more and register online: https://www.karatedo.org.au/tournament Entries close: Sun, 13 Oct

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,