Merry Christmas Everyone!!
We trust that you will all have a wonderful festive season with family and friends.
Thank you to everyone who shared 2025 with us and thank you for the gifts and messages we have received. We are extremely grateful for your thoughtfulness.
Enjoy your holidays, rest up, and we look forward to a BIG 2026 together.
As always,
Be great, Be YOU!
The Final Class of 2025
What a way to finish! The energy in the dojo for our final session was incredible.
A massive thank you to all the students, families, and friends who joined us to wrap up the year. It is your presence and enthusiasm that turns a dojo into a true community.
Committed to Excellence Awards
Huge congratulations to Isabella (7 years) and Don (3 years). Watching you grow in confidence and skill is exactly why we do what we do. Progress isn't just about the belts you earn, but who you become in the process.
To the families behind the students... We see you.. We know that so much of this journey happens outside of the dojo — in the car rides, the quiet encouragement on the tough days, and the unwavering commitment to their growth. You are the unseen foundation of their success.
Thank you for your trust and for letting us be part of your village.
Some Holiday Bonuses For YOU!
Here are a few of the recent updates to the Sunshine Coast Karate Members Website. We hope you enjoy these over the holidays.
Kumite - In Your Corner Series
UPDATED
This Free “In Your Corner” series (11 lessons) is proudly brought to you by Karate4Life with the permission of Mitchell German Sensei.
All of the “In Your Corner” lessons are session notes created by Coach Karen Armour based on sessions by Mitchell German Sensei.
A big thank you to Mitchell German Sensei and Coach Karen Armour for sharing this “In Your Corner” series.
Kids Activities Section
UPDATED
- Colouring Activities - Includes: achievement, commitment, confidence, community, focus, harmony, humility, kindness, leadership, perseverance, respect, self-discipline, teamwork.
- Wonderwords - greetings, punches, blocks, kicks & stances
- Word Unscramble - greetings, punches, blocks, kicks & stances
- Word Match - punches, blocks & kicks
Finishing 2025 Strong
It has been a busy week in the dojo. Alongside our special awards, we have been presenting certificates and belts from our final grading of 2025.
A new belt is more than just a change of colour around your waist. It represents the hours of practice, the challenges overcome, and the next step in your journey toward self-mastery.
To everyone who graded: Wear your new rank with pride, but also with humility. The work for the next level begins now.
Congratulations everyone, and thank you for sharing your martial arts journey with us.
Here are some moments from the presentations. More photos to follow.
2025 Special Awards
Here are a few more of our 2025 Special Awards being presented in class this week. Congratulations to all of our 2025 Award recipients—thank you for your dedication and for simply being 'YOU'!
An Important Reminder About Your Membership
If you pay fortnightly, membership fees will continue to be debited over the 2 week holiday period because membership fees are calculated over a 12 month period (11 months of training paid over a 12 month period) allowing for 4 weeks of holidays (most years we are only closed for 2 weeks).
Even though the dojo is closed for 2 weeks, you don't have to stop training. All students who maintain an active membership over the holiday period will receive 4 x special bonuses. More information below.
BONUS #1
FREE Personalised
Home Training Program
All members who maintain an active membership during Christmas & New Years are invited to book a time with Sensei Sandra (1st - 21st December) to create a personalised home training program to help you maintain momentum over the holiday period.
BONUS #2
Online 2 Week
Training Challenge
All members who maintain an active membership during Christmas & New Years will receive access to our special 2 week online training challenges.
- Little Champions - 14 Day Challenge - Available from 21 Dec
- New Students (White Belts) - 14 Day Challenge - Available from 21 Dec
- Beginners (Yellow, Orange & Green Belts) - 14 Day Challenge - Available from 21 Dec
- Intermediate (Blue & Purple Belts) - 14 Day Challenge - Available from 21 Dec
- Advanced (Brown & Black Belts) - 14 Day Challenge - Available from 21 Dec
BONUS #3
Unlimited Training
All members who maintain an active membership during Christmas & New Years will receive "Unlimited Training" in basic classes for January (no additional cost).
Break out of holiday mode and clear the cobwebs with a training immersion throughout January. For those families still making the most of the school holidays, you will also find this training immersion a great way to bring a little bit of structure back into your day before school resumes later in the month.
BONUS #4
New Year Training Intensive
All members who maintain an active membership during Christmas & New Years are invited to join our 2-week training intensive (Mon 5 - Sat 17 Jan) to kick off the new year.
The challenge, attend every scheduled class for your age group for the entire first 2 weeks.
No registration is required, just turn up on Mon 5th Jan.
Student Birthdays
Happy Birthday to all students celebrating birthday's this week. We hope that you have had an amazing birthday week!!
- Haris Sheikh (15th)
- Benjamin Stray (16th)
- Ryan Gregson (21st)
2025 Christmas Party, Training, Games & Presentations
If you missed it (or just want to relive the chaos of the Sack Race!), the full recap of our 2025 Christmas Party is now live on the blog.
It was a day that perfectly summed up what Sunshine Coast Karate is all about: pushing our limits in the river training, laughing together during the games, and celebrating character during the presentations.
Kickstart Your 2026 
A new year brings new energy and a fresh opportunity to grow.
To help you hit the ground running, check out our January Events Calendar and Training Schedule. Whether your goal is a new belt, improved fitness, or simply reconnecting with your dojo community, consistency is key.
Take a look below, mark your dates, and let’s make January a month of strong starts.
Share Your Story & Inspire Others 
First, a huge thank you for your support, energy, and trust in us this year. You are what makes our community unique.
We would love to hear about your experience at Sunshine Coast Karate. Often, a few words from a current student are exactly what a new family needs to hear to find the courage to step onto the mats.
Consider sharing:
- What do you enjoy most about the dojo culture?
- How has training impacted your life outside the dojo?
It doesn’t have to be long—just honest. We have created a page where you can leave your thoughts and see what others have shared.
Keep Momentum & Achieve Your Goals
If you find yourself stuck, overwhelmed, losing focus or distracted. Know that it is normal and is something that we all go through at various stages in our training and in life.Remember, the challenges of today, prepare us for the challenges of tomorrow. These challenges will become stepping stones, helping us reach our long-term goals. So, be courageous, ask for help and say 'YES' to growing yourself with every challenge.
