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NEWS 8 February 2024It’s a new karate year! 🎊 Classes restarted Monday 22 January 2024, and young students showed great discipline and joy in attending during the last week of school holidays. Warm sunny days allow the doors to be open and sun and breeze onto the tatami. (The odd hot day is cool inside. … Read more

Embrace the journey! Starting Karate at 40 (and over) Starting karate at age 40 (or above!) is absolutely possible, and can be a profoundly rewarding experience. It is never too late to begin your martial arts journey. Sensei Sandra has a particular interest and passion for teaching adults karate. Most adults in the dojo started … Read more

What is the difference? Introduction to Martial Arts Martial arts are ancient systems of combat and self-defense, offering a path to holistic development encompassing fitness, discipline, and mental fortitude. They are broadly categorized into striking (such as kicking and punching) and grappling (such as throwing and locking) styles. If your interest lies in Karate, you … Read more

DOJO OKUKAN Shitoryu / Shitokai Athletes in Kumite Competition Athletes in KUMITE competition often use a simple version of HARAI UKE to help avoid CHUDAN attacks. HARAI UKE is a technique to sweep a straight kick or a straight body punch, or to help avoid an attack from the side like a roundhouse kick and … Read more