May 17, 2022
Whether you’re training for your colour belt grading or a black belt grading, here are some practical tips to help you prepare your body and settle your mind: DO Know exactly what’s required of you: the basics, your grading kata (and all katas prior to your grade),...
May 9, 2022
Oss Karateka WOW – what an awesome result by our dojo across all age groups. Congrats and well done to all our competitors, refs, table officials, helpers, parents and most of all to the best instructors from our dojo for their consistent good work. I’m...
Apr 6, 2022
I’ll never forget the vibe in my old gym. It was 1968 and I’d just started this crazy sport called boxing. I was 8 years old – thin, pale, and sickly. I walked reluctantly into my first training session. Already the guys were at it: skipping, bashing the bag,...
Mar 14, 2022
I must admit I was a little nervous for a Kumite course, thinking I’d be put on the spot and immediately have to start sparring. After each of us received a pair of Sexy Socks from Sensei Bruce, depicting Soke Kimura’s bowman image to help explain how to use the...
Feb 3, 2022
What’s the secret to martial arts success? Showing up for class. It’s true: consistently showing up and working hard will make you better at what you do. Here’s why: 1. You’ll learn faster. Consistently pitching up will give you more exposure to...
