Congratulations to Senpai David Probert & Sensei Justin Otto, who successfully graded to shodan earlier this year. Presented with their grading certificate and black belts from Japan. Also congratulations to Senpai Sam Phillips, moving from Jr Shodan to Shodan.

A big thank you to all leaders who took part in our November Leadership Training.  An amazing effort by all and a great demonstration of teamwork on so many levels. Throughout this session, teams, ‘J is the 10th’, ‘Quick Silver’ and ‘At least 10 Letters’ all went head to head with a series of teamwork challenges.  In the end, ‘J

Congratulations Robbie & Jamie!! Feeling extremely blessed to celebrate these two wonderful young men.  Last week we celebrated 10 years of training with Robbie, Jamie, and their mum Christy.  It’s been a very special 10 years of training at Sunshine Coast Karate with many wonderful memories. Robbie and Jamie have been training consistently one lesson

Congratulations to all students earning new grades on Saturday 15th October.  We look forward to seeing lots of new coloured belts in the dojo this week.  Keep up the great work everyone! 12th Kyu – Yellow beltTravis CollisSophie McEvoy 11th Kyu – Orange belt, white stripeSebastian ComminsIsla Hardy 10th Kyu – Orange beltFreya DyerLincoln GoverDeja

It’s not every day you finish Yr 12, so what better way to enjoy your final day of high school than to be a banana? Senpai Sami along with five of her school friends all dressed up as ‘Bananas in Pyjamas’ and we were lucky to have the ‘Senpai Sami Banana’ visit the dojo. And,

Congratulations Adam and Miyuki! Adam, celebrating 3 years of training and Miyuki celebrating 6 years of training. And…Jun just likes to be in photos. ? Great effort Adam, Miyuki and Jun. Thank you for your presence in the dojo. We are all very lucky to have you all as a part of the dojo community.

Way to go Brett – Level 1 Leader Congratulations Brett on earning Level 1 of the leadership program. Brett is powering along, not only as a leader but also as a student.  We are looking forward to watching Brett further develop his leadership skills over these next few months. Please congratulate Brett when you see

As we prepare for the upcoming visit from Soke & Higuchi Sensei, last night’s kobujutsu class brought together students from Chito Ryu Karate Blue Mountains & The Karate Institute Peakhurst via Zoom online. Thank you to Sensei Mark Snow & Senpai Ray Ng and the students from your respective dojos to help make this happen.

Got a message from a parent of one of our new, young students, Lucas (aged 6), sharing his thoughts on karate so far… “I need lots of help to put my arms and legs in the right place. I like that everyone helps me. Karate is awesome.” We know what you mean Lucas, getting our

Congratulations to both Tim and Raiyan on earning Level 2 in our Leadership Program.  Here are a few photos that were taken last week during Tim and Raiyan’s leadership classes.