March 2012
On March 3rd a number of our students competed in the Sunshine Coast Championships hosted by Shihan Wayne MacDonald and the Karate Budokan International. This was an enjoyable, well run tournament for the first outing of the year. All our competitors performed well and some medals were won.
On March 18th a number of our Karate-ka took part in Round One of the QLD Australian Martial Arts Championships (AMAC) tournament at Loganholme. A new tournament for the club with some new categories, with once again a strong showing from our Karate-ka that took part. Results can be found here
Shihan Rod Martin visited the Dojo on March 22nd to train and share some kumite drills and kata knowledge with us.
On March 24th the club held it's Q1 Grading for all Juniors. Seniors grading took place the following Tuesday - March 27th. A fine effort from all taking part saw everyone progress.
Another week another Shihan, with Shihan Jason Armstrong paying the Dojo a visit on March 29th. Shihan taught us some kihon and went through Bassai Dai and it's bunkai.
That wraps up a busy March - Many thanks to the Shihan's and tournament organisers for their efforts. Tournament details can be found here.
Jan - Feb 2012
Only news for 2012 so far must be the hard work going on in the Dojo. All the students are getting back into shape after the Christmas holidays and preparing for the first competitions and grading of the year. Please see the events lined up so far - a busy March ahead.
December 2011
December 4th - ISKA Australasian Championships
Three of our students went back to Sydney and competed in the ISKA Australasian Championships. All entries were invite only based on performance at the World Cup in October.
Massive well done to:
Linda Taskan who received Gold (1st) in Continuous Sparring, ans Silver (2nd) in both Kata - Traditional Form and Point Sparring.
Damien Prins getting Gold (1st) in Kata - Traditional Forms and
Sarai Taskan with a Bronze(3rd) in Point Sparring.
Mapleton Dojo Grading 3/12/2011
Congratulations to Lois Rowley who successfully graded to Shodan on Saturday 3rd December at the Mapleton Dojo.
More Details here
November 2011
Grading Q4 - 2011
This grading took place on Saturday, 26 November 2011 at the Dojo. Congratulations to all, with all participants moving to the next grade. Especially those who made it to Shodan! Many thanks to all the Sensei who made the trip to Thornlands and sat on our panel. Plus a big thanks to our Sensei and Senpai who helped us prepare, train hard and be ready for the day.
More Details here
Australian Karate Super League (AKSL) Summer Tournament
On 6th November some of the Dojo took part in the Australian Karate Super League (AKSL) Summer tournament at the Inala PCYC. Once again those taking part did well with our Karateka placing in Kata and Kumite.
Tournament News here
October 2011
ISKA 2011 World Cup Karate Championships
On 21,22 & 23 October the Redlands Karate Dojo competed at the 16th ISKA World Cup Karate Championships in Liverpool, Sydney NSW. The Dojo did exceptionally well and brought home five 1st places, four 2nd places and two 3rd places in a mixture of events, Kata, Point and Continuous Sparring and Koshiki.
Tournament News here
