The countdown has begun, with “36 DAYS TO GO” for our final tournament of the year, and we’re excited to invite all students to step up and give it a go—no matter your age or level, there’s a division for everyone! We understand that participating for the first time can feel intimidating, but tournaments are

A Lesson in Precision – Training with Ryuichi Nakamura Sensei It was great to train with Ryuichi Nakamura Sensei & his son Ryuo Nakamura yesterday. Over the years Nakamura Sensei and I have fought a number of times at Various Soke Cups. Even though his is not as big as me physically, the way he

Pushing Through the Heat and Mastering New Skills!! After morning training with 2nd Gen Soke this morning, we had a 1-hour break for breakfast and a short refresh before our second session of the day, a kumite session with Marc Waterfield Sensei. Even though it made for only a short break after morning training, we

Team Australia—Sami, Bailey, Julia, and Aimy—along with Higuchi Sensei’s students, sweating it out and smiling through the journey. Proud of you all for your dedication! Keep up the amazing energy! Stay tuned for more updates on our Aussie athletes! For more updates via Facebook: In Australia – Sunshine Coast Karate– The Karate Institute Peakhurst– Coastal

A huge congratulations to all students who graded earlier in the month and earned their new belts and certificates. Your commitment and hard work continue to inspire us all to deepen our studies and strive for excellence. Stay tuned for more photos to come!

Today, we say farewell to an incredible individual who has become part of our Sunshine Coast Karate family. Senpai Will, it has been an absolute privilege to train alongside you. Your dedication, skill, and insights have not only enriched our dojo but have also been a source of inspiration for me personally. I’ve learned so

Team Australia wrapped up their first day of training in Japan, pushing through the heat and laying the foundation for what’s to come. Watch our short video to catch a glimpse of the action. Stay tuned for more updates on our Aussie athletes!

Darcy, Mason, Easton & Evie are edging closer to their yellow stripe belt. A big thank you to all the parents for your ongoing support in getting the kids to class each week—your encouragement truly makes a difference! And, thank you to our amazing leaders who continue to support all of our Little Champions and

We were all very grateful that Higuchi Sensei decided to bring the session forward to a 9am start. It’s been an unseasonably hot September. In the bit over a week that I’ve been here it’s been over 35 degrees every day, and in the dojo probably closer to 40. This morning’s session was focussed on

We’re excited to announce that Julia and Aimy from the Sydney dojo have joined Sensei Bailey and Sensei Sami in Japan! Together with Sensei Martin, they’re kicking off their training today. This experience isn’t just for our team in Japan—it’s for all of us! Every student and instructor in Australia will benefit from the shared