Weapons Training

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Sunshine Coast Karate offers a variety of martial arts practices – kata, bunkai, kumite, self defence, nage waza (throwing technique) and weapons training. Here are a few photos of some of our students who are currently studying weapons on Friday evenings. Can’t wait to see how everyone progresses throughout the remainder of 2022. Keep up

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Karate Kids In Action

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Specialised Competition Classes at Sunshine Coast Karate Here are a few photos that were taken in one of our recent squad classes. These students are currently preparing for the Winter Tournament coming up on Sunday 7th August. To learn more about the Winter Tournament and download registration forms, visit: https://www.karatedo.org.au/tournament

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Sunshine Coast Karate’s Newest Karate Kid

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For our Little Champions (4-7 years), moving up into the big kids class can be both very exciting and scary. Yesterday, it was Lara’s chance to practice being brave and take her first steps toward training with the Karate Kids, and… she was AMAZING!! Here are a couple of photos celebrating Lara at the end

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Super Effort Saul!

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Little Champions (4-7years) Martial Arts Program News Saul is one of our quiet achievers at Sunshine Coast Karate. Saul is extremely well mannered, has a great training attitude and he continues to turn up getting better with every lesson. Now, it’s time to celebrate Saul as he earns his green stripe belt. If you see

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Karate Leadership Grading News

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Way to Go Lachlan… You are now Level 2!! Let’s congratulate Lachlan on his recent leadership level 2 grading.  Lachlan continues to be a wonderful role model for all of our Little Champions whilst also maintaining a high level of excellence and commitment to his our training. Thank you Lachlan for being ‘YOU’.  An amazing

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Celebrating Friendships in the Martial Arts Community

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And, Welcoming Senpai Sam to the Sunshine Coast Karate Leadership Team Thank you to Sensei Greg, Sensei Jaki and the wonderful students of the Mapleton Shito-Ryu Karate Club for training with us last Friday. We can’t wait for your next visit. Last Friday was also a special evening at Sunshine Coast Karate as we welcome

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A Martial Arts Program That Grows Leaders

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“If your actions inspire others to dream more,learn more, do more,and become more,YOU ARE A LEADER.”~ John Quincy Adams Martin Sensei (Sunshine Coast Karate co-founder) teamed up with our young leaders Tim (Level 1 Leader) and Hayden (Level 2 Leader) and delivered an amazing karate class for our Friday Little Champions. If anyone knows what

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Winter School Holidays At Sunshine Coast Karate

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All classes are on as usual throughout these school holidays. View Training Schedule Here AND… We’ll be wrapping up the school holidays with a special visit from Blue Mountains instructors Mark Snow Shihan and Adam McDonald Sensei. Both Snow Shihan & McDonald Sensei will be joining our seniors for the upcoming brown & black belt

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Let The Tournament Preparations Begin

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Local Martial Arts Tournament to be held in Pacific Paradise As the countdown begins to the Winter Karate Tournament (Sun 7 Aug), students of all ages and levels have begun their preparations. There are even divisions for beginner students. Here are a few photos of some of our Sunshine Coast Karate teenagers and adults in

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Super Karate Dad!

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At Sunshine Coast Karate, we are so fortunate to have many parents jumping in and enjoying the martial arts training experience with their children. Today, I wanted to share a couple of photos of John. Last week we managed to capture a special moment with his younger son George and just last night we captured

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