Sometimes we start our days with the intention to have a great day, but for some reason, we can’t seem to focus ourselves on the thoughts that are going to help us. We find ourselves pondering negative, unproductive thoughts so we try to override this lack of mind control with a growing “to-do list” and

At last weekend’s Brown & Black Belt Training, we were so excited to welcome Senpai Sam back to the dojo. Senpai Sam was one of Sunshine Coast’s first Chito-Ryu Karate-Do black belts. Senpai Sam was quite the technician and competitor in his high school days and many students were inspired by his level of commitment

Way to go Patrick!!! What a special moment for Patrick. We have been so fortunate to watch this young man grow up.  Starting his martial arts journey in our Little Champions Program, Patrick is now stepping up into the Teens/Adults Program.  And, from what I’m hearing he is making quite an impression amongst other seniors as

Over the last year and a half it’s become increasingly more difficult to get together with other dojos for training and tournaments. Normally throughout the year we would have senior training for brown and black belts and tournaments with our friends on the Gold Coast. Our latest brown and black belt training session last weekend

The unique combination of adversities that you have endured in your life has paved the way for the life you live now. We all deal with adversity differently and as we learn and grow we continue to refine how we deal with adversity. Here are a few ways I deal with adversity, but I would

Here is a short video created by Senpai Sami celebrating some of our students at Sunshine Coast Karate. We are so fortunate to have so many wonderful families to work with who want to improve themselves, help each other and have a good time. Let’s have a magic Term 4 together!!!

Congratulations once again to all students grading at our recent grading. Here are a few more photos capturing some very happy students at Sunshine Coast Karate. Keep up the great work everyone!! Next Kyu Grading is scheduled for Saturday 27th November

” Make each day your masterpiece.”~ John Wooden From all of us at Sunshine Coast Karate, we hope that you are having a wonderful break. And, don’t forget we have a “Super Dodgeball Challenge” at Sunshine Coast Karate all week for our Little Champions and Karate Kids if you need some extra activities for the

A reminder – there will be no classes this Sat 2nd October and next Mon 4th October at the dojo.  If you would like to train next Monday, you are welcome to join the online class, 6:30 – 7:30pm. Have a wonderful long weekend everyone!!

Some people walk to the shops. Some people go hiking for a few hours. And then there’s Senpai Debbie. In the dojo she’s always been an inspiration. She’s our oldest black belt. She trains hard, and she doesn’t take no for an answer. Her strength of mind and spirit is incredible. But it doesn’t stop