DECEMBER 2016SUNSHINE COAST KARATE

www.SunshineCoastKarate.com.au

THIS ISSUEIn This Issue

Special Presentations

Committed to Excellence Awards

Brown & Black Belt Weekend Training Intensive

Guest Instructors: Soke Sensei & Higuchi Sensei Visit Sunshine Coast

SCK Leadership Team

Upcoming Events

Latest E-Dojo Updates

Attendance Recognition

Welcome New Students

December Birthdays

Jokes

Contact Us

Martin & Sandra PhillipsPh: 0435 255 323E: info@karate4life.com.au

special presentations

Bailey Keefe (pictured left - awarded black belt and Sensei Sandra (pictured right - awarded Godan and Shihan certificates) with Soke Sensei (International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Supreme

Instructor and Higuchi Sensei (7th Dan, Kyoshi).

committed to excellence awardsThroughout the month of November our early morning class members took a moment to congratulate both Danny and Tom on their training commitment at Sunshine Coast Karate. Danny celebrates the completion of his first year of training whilst Tom celebrates 15 years of training at Sunshine Coast Karate. Congratulations Danny & Tom!

SUNSHINE COAST KARATEOCT-NOV HIGHLIGHTS

GUEST INSTRUCTORS: soke sensei & higuchi sensei

On the final weekend of October, brown and black belts from both Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast dojos came together for a full weekend of training.

It is always great to see senior students come together to learn, share and grow as we all continue to take steps forward to achieving our goals in and out of the dojo.

Congratulations to Sam Hunt on earning his shodan (black belt) over the weekend and we look forward to seeing more seniors step up and challenge for senior ranks in the near future.

A big thank you to Adam Higgins Sensei for capturing some great photos throughout the weekend. You can view these photos on the ‘QLD Chito-Ryu Karate-Do” Facebook Page.

brown & black belt weekend training intensive

SCK LEADERSHIP TEAM

Thank you to all students and families taking part in training throughout the duration of Soke Sensei and Highuchi Sensei’s visit to the Sunshine Coast.

We hope that you all enjoyed this experience. We have captured a variety of photos from all classes, beach training and a few group photos. Be sure to visit our Sunshine Coast Karate Facebook Page to view these photos.

Thank you to our local committee for funding this exper ience for a l l Sunshine Coast Karate members and families. Thank you to Sonya Perdikis for taking photos at the beach.

Here is a picture of some of our leaders all together at our November Leadership Training Session.Welcome Matteo! Matteo is our newest leader at SCK who I’m sure will inspire many students.

Congratulations to the following leaders who achieved new leadership grades in November. Matai Doughty, Matt Stevenson, Chloe Crocker, Bailey Keefe and Charlie Robinson.

Keep up the great work everyone!

DECEMBER 2016UPCOMING EVENTS

Latest E-Dojo Updates

Committee Meetings

AGM 11th December

Major Tournaments

2017 Tournament Circuit TBC

In addition to the major tournaments listed above, there will also be regular in-house tournaments held during tournament squad training on Friday nights throughout the year.

Gradings

3rd December Kyu grading Registration closes 25th November

2017 Grading Dates TBC

NOTE: 2017 Calendar will be published January 2017

Progress Checks

December5th - 9th All programs 14th - 18th

December

3rd Kyu Grading 3rd Weapons Training (Week 9) 10th Weapons Training (Week 10) 11th Xmas Picnic & Presentations 12th Start School Holidays: classes on as usual23rd Final Classes of 2016 23rd Annual Waterbomb Fight

How to Use: Karate4Life E-Dojo Tour (Video) including how to register as a new user. Sunshine Coast Karate Member Resources Tour (Video)

Back To Basics:

The Art of Belt Tying 1,2,3… Ichi, Ni, San (Counting in Japanese) Breaking down the basic techniques How gradings work (Karate Program and Little Champs Program)

Words of Wisdom: The Power of Turning Up Dealing with Adversity

and more… edojo.karate4life.com.au

January

9th Resume Classes 9th-20th New year training intensive (2 weeks: mornings & evenings) 21st Beach Training 26th Australia Day: Public Holiday

From December 2016, all members will receive a series of weekly messages to help you and your family become more familiar with our recently launched Karate4Life E-Dojo. This online platform combined with consistent training will help you get more out of your training. We hope you enjoy these weekly messages, and feel welcome to send through any requests that may help you on your way to black belt and beyond. Below is a sneak peek of what you can expect to receive.

FREE MEMBERS RESOURCE

Sensei Martin and Sensei Sandra with Soke Sensei (International Chito-Ryu Karate-Do Supreme

Instructor and Higuchi Sensei (7th Dan, Kyoshi).

SUNSHINE COAST KARATE NEW STUDENT WELCOME

STUDENT BIRTHDAYS

ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION

Once again it’s been a big month in the dojo with amazing student attendance.

Congratulations to the following members achieving 8 lessons or more in November.

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Little Champions 8 lessons Bodie Pulfer 11 lessons Sergio Cuellar 12 lessons Lachlan Edwards

Karate Kids 8 lessons Katja Baarslag, Jasmine Caston, Matteo Cutuli, Steven Phillips, Charles Robinson, Noah Smith, Tristan Taylor, Tayah Thompson, Lukas Woolgrove 9 lessons Erika Pikturnaite 10 lessons Holly Crocker, Patrick Edwards, Dylan Woods 11 lessons Jake Herden 12 lessons Cooper Darling, Scott Roberts 13 lessons Flynn Jordan, Anthony Williams 14 lessons William Baarslag, Matai Doughty 16 lessons Faith Hardy, Miguel Hardy 17 lessons Daniel Probert 27 lessons Bailey Keefe 29 lessons Sam Phillips 34 lessons Savannah Perdikis

Teens/Adults 8 lessons Eddie Cuellar, Tom Hurley, Renae Saunders 10 lessons Richard Krausz, Helen O'Grady 11 lessons Andrew Crocker, Keanu Caston, Jack Graham, Sam Hunt 12 lessons Frazer Evett, David Probert, Irena Sprey 13 lessons Nathan Eley 14 lessons Rosemarie Caston, Selina Strazzari 18 lessons Justin Otto 19 lessons Klaudia Caston

Welcome to Sunshine Coast Karate to the following new members.

Zoe McCrone, Andy Leonti, Mitch Castrodes, Eli Woolgrove

We hope that you all enjoy your training at Sunshine Coast Karate. If

you require any additional support especially whilst you are getting started

please ask one of our staff.

Happy Birthday to….

Irena Sprey, Matt Stevenson, Selina Strazzari, Tristan Rusich, Oliver Noble, Madeline Smith, Chloe Crocker, Emmett Furner, Bradman & Cooper Miller-Smith, Scott Roberts, Angus McCrone, Jack Steif, Madeline Noble, Brooke Barr, Thomas Winning.

We hope that you have an amazing birthday!!!

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