Congratulations to all students who successfully graded to new levels in May. 12th Kyu – Yellow belt: Neve Boxer, Axel Dede, Mary Parle, Grace Patà, Xavier Pedrana, Ian Razzell, Anna Yost 11th Kyu – Orange belt, white stripe: Luca Commisso, Alec Goldmann, Oliver Krausz, Mark Straub, Mitchell Stringer *** Double grading 10th Kyu – Orange

Kumite Tag With Sensei Helen So many lessons in this Kumite Tag session, but the two that stood out the most was the practice of ‘respect’ and the practice of ‘focus’. These Little Champions continued to develop their awareness of respect for themselves, for others and their training environment/equipment. And it was wonderful to see

Another Tip on Your Belt! We are so proud of you Nakoa. You have worked hard, you have kept on turning up even when you haven’t always wanted to and you pushed through when you were tired after a long day at school. A huge thank you to your very special parents for supporting you

Congratulations to all Little Champions earning new tips and belts in the first week of Term 2. Here are a few photos that we were able to collect throughout the week. Keep up the great work Little Champions and thank you to all parents and leaders stepping up to help our Little Champions bring out

Congratulations to all students who successfully graded to new levels in May. 12th Kyu – Yellow belt Neve Boxer Axel Dede Mary Parle Grace Patà Xavier Pedrana Ian Razzell Anna Yost 11th Kyu – Orange belt, white stripe Luca Commisso Alec Goldmann Oliver Krausz Mark Straub Mitchell Stringer *** Double grading 10th Kyu – Orange

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things.” ~ Mother Theresa

The Worm Who Knew KARATE!By Jill Lever & Terry Denton Brian was a happy worm. He lived in a beautiful window box. He didn’t think he’d ever need to know karate. Until one day . . . This is a really great book, especially for our Little Champions. If you are after a gift idea

NEW BELTS FOR AARAV & JOHNATHON: Looking Good Boys! Congratulations to both Aarav and Johnathon who earned new belts in March. Below is a picture of these wonderful young boys celebrating with Sensei Bailey and Tim.

While there are many interpretations of what it is, there is no direct English translation for the term ikigai, though it comes from two Japanese words together: iki (to live) and kai (value, reward, worth doing), essentially understood as, ‘to live a meaningful life.’ Here are 10 practical positive psychology questions to help you discover

Receiving His 2nd Tip on the First Day of Term 2 What a great way to start term 2, watching Hayden smile from ear to ear as we celebrate his recent achievement. Keep up the great work Hayden. Term 2 may very well be the term that we see you move to green stripe belt.