Sensei Martin Phillips (5th Dan, Renshi) explains the concept of SHIME particularly for those who might be starting to touch on the concept in their training. This video is specifically targeted towards students of Chito-Ryu Karate in the intermediate kyu to early dan levels.

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Introducing Senpai Will Madgwick, currently training at Sunshine Coast Karate. In this brief interview, Senpai Will generously shares insights into his training journey. Having dedicated the initial 8 years to honing his skills under the guidance of Sensei Mark Snow (5th Dan, Renshi – Head Instructor at Chito Ryu Karate Blue Mountains), Senpai Will continued

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Embarking on a new school year can be stress-inducing, especially for those battling anxiety. Sensei Sandra, one of our dedicated instructors, openly shares her personal struggle with anxiety and imparts invaluable strategies cultivated through years in the dojo. Inspired by a young student overcoming anxiety hurdles after the holiday break, Sensei Sandra’s recent video reflects

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Sensei Sandra shares some thoughts on the importance of “giving yourself time”. Be still, align your posture, allow your mind to settle and then listen.

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While Sensei Sandra reflects on the year that’s been and looking forward to the year ahead we get a glimpse into where her karate journey is taking her. Before you watch the video, apologies for the poor skills from the cameraman. I think he was too busy listening to what was being said and he

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Sensei Sandra hard at “work”… at least that’s what she tells me. Anyway, I caught her “working hard” at home the other day and thought it would be a good opportunity to give others an insight into some of what she does when she’s not at the dojo. Even when she’s not teaching she’s always

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