Upcoming Public Holidays
The dojo will be closed on the following days. If one of your regular bookings falls on one of these days, please be sure to book a make-up class via ClubWorx.
Stretching Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Check out how these boys are STRETCHING their comfort zone. Maybe we can all learn a thing or two from Matthew & Wes.
For most people, when they learn something new it's a bit difficult, maybe even a bit uncomfortable. But in the dojo, the goal is always to lean into it and challenge ourselves.
Little by little we want to make the uncomfortable, comfortable. If you want to succeed in the dojo & life, that's how you do it.
Get Ready - Tournament Fast Approaching!
Registrations 'NOW OPEN'
We are excited to be hosting our 2024 Autumn Tournament,
Sun 9 June at the Pacific Paradise State School.
Entries close: Sunday 26 May 2024
- No experience necessary – all ages & all levels are welcome
(students will be prepared within their weekly classes) - Beginner-friendly divisions available
- Compete, learn, grow – it's for everyone!
Why Compete? - Test your skills under pressure in a supportive environment.
- Forge lifelong friendships and connect with like-minded individuals.
- Develop goal-oriented habits that translate to success in various areas of life.
- Step out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
- Gain valuable feedback and experience to refine your techniques.
- Face your toughest opponent: yourself, fostering self-discovery and resilience.
A message from Mitchell:
* What he likes about tournaments, and
* Advice for students competing for the first time
This Week's Featured Video
The video below is free content for all Sunshine Coast Karate members.
Course Name: Sunshine Coast Karate Members Area
Kihons (with Soke) Section: Click here to view some other kihons videos featuring Soke.
Video Description: Basic dojo etiquette – Seiza, zarei & ritsurei.
March Student Attendance Recognition
Congratulations to all students training 8 lessons or more throughout March. Please continue to actively support and encourage each other to keep turning up and put in your best effort especially when you don't feel like it.
It is when you don't feel like doing something that you have to dig deeper and push yourself out of your comfort zone. We all know that magic happens when you step outside of your comfort zone.
Your words of encouragement may help one person get back on track and/or propel them towards achieving their goals. Helping one person elevate their energy creates a ripple effect and every person they come into contact with will also benefit from this energy.
I challenge you to make it a practice in your day. Who can you acknowledge and/or show appreciation to?
Be the person to find the good in others and let them know.
Be the person to encourage others to tap into their greatness.
Little Champions
George May 8, Taiyo Bird 8, Kai Nispel 9
Karate Kids
Willabelle Robinson 8, Monique Robinson 8, Xavier Pedrana 8, Jade Pedrana 8, Jennifer Milne 8, Chloe Milne 8, Hunter Marett 8, Jayla Doughty 8, Anaia Doughty 8, Sebastian Commins 8, Molly Burnett 8, Axel Dede 9, Suyoung Lee 10, Otis Pihema 12
Teens/Adults
Na’ila Khan 8, Timothy Probert 8, Lyriic Byrne 8, Terry Colless 8, Liam Vondeling 8, Rika Tsuchida 8, Harper Thomson 8, Hayley Teasdale 8, Mark Sprey 8, Jasmine Pedrana 8, Brett McRae 8, Bailey McRae 8, Asher Billings 8, Abigail Robb 9, Bailey Keefe 10, Shane Smith 10, Sam Hunt 11, Ian Razzell 11, David Probert 11, Craig Barnes 11, Jacqueline Lippey 11, Fiona Karageorge 11, Joanne Bailey 12, Torsten Sprey 12, Selina Strazzari 13, Flynn Jordan 14, Steven Phillips 15, William Madgwick 17
This Week's Japanese Video Lesson
The video below is featured in a free online course created by Rika Tsuchida Sensei.
Course Name: Rika Sensei's Japanese Class for Teenager
Complete Course Overview: Click here to view course introduction. Includes quick links to course lessons, videos and printable resources so you can access all sections quickly.
Showa Lesson: Click here to learn more about Showa. Includes printable resource to assist with your learning.
Helping Students Prepare for Tournaments &
Challenge Their Skills to Greater Heights
All students are encouraged to bring all kumite (sparring) equipment to all classes which include 'kumite' throughout the month. Students who have all equipment, will be given additional match practice opportunities to challenge their skills.
What sessions include kumite training?
An events calendar is prepared for every month, like the sample calendar below. You'll notice how all students are given the opportunity to experience and develop both "Kumite" & "Bunkai/Self Defence" skills. Sessions that will include kumite in this sample calendar are circled in red.
Where can you view the monthly events calendars?
- Dojo Noticeboard
- This mailout
- What's New Section of SCK Members Website
- Leadership Website (Weekly dashboard, News & Event Pages)
Please bring your personal protective equipment to class on kumite days. If you don't yet have any, you can purchase from the club shop or order online for pickup at the dojo. For your safety, as a minimum, all coloured belt students should have a pair gloves.
MMA Style Gloves
Recommended for tournament competitors, for use with head gear.
$45.00
WKF Gloves
Good padding. Not recommended for use with headgear.
$35.00
Basic Hand Protectors
Small sizes only. Suitable for young children (4-7 yrs) getting started.
$18.00
See the full range of protective equipment available for purchase from the club shop:
Gloves, Shin instep protectors, Mouth guards, Groin Guards, Head Gear, Body Protectors.
Would You Mind Writing A Testimonial?
- What do you like about Sunshine Coast Karate?
- What has training at Sunshine Coast Karate done for you?
It doesn’t have to be long, but we do hope that we can share your experiences with prospective students to help show them what’s unique and special about Sunshine Coast Karate.
To help make it easy, we’ve created a page on our website where you can leave a testimonial and also read what others have written about us.
Student Birthdays
Happy Birthday to all students celebrating birthdays this week. We hope that you have an amazing birthday week!!
- Otis Pihema (9th)
- Jade Pedrana (11th)
- Marshall Clarke (12th)
- Spencer Clarke (13th)
UPDATED!
Leadership Program
- Term 2 Team Roster Now Available
(View Weekly Dashboard) - Term 2 Leadership Training
(Sat 11th May) - Learn more about SCK Leadership Program
(apply to join next induction)
Please note, when searching the active provider directory, search for our local association, "Ickfa (sunshine Coast Branch) Inc".
