Sensei Rocky received a call today (monday 17th) informing him that the Dojo we kick and punch in has not finished being refurbished yet with a completion date of Jan 31. We're working on alternative arrangements for the coming weeks. No training at Honbu Dojo unfortunately (until then). Check this page (or facebook) for further updates. UPDATE- Honbu students may train at either Sinnamon Park or Hendra until renovations are complete. Please check relevant timetables on their websites.

•Shihan Tom Beardsley 7th dan Kyoshi in Queensland

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to train with one of Samurai's most senior international instructors. Sensei Tom will be teaching on MONDAY and WEDNESDAY (Nov 29 and Dec 1).

Monday 29^th November 2010

Division:            Adult (14yrs & above all grades)

Venue:              Sensei Rocky’s Dojo – Warrigal Road Community Hall, Warrigal Rd , Eight Mile Plains

Time:                7:00 – 8:30pm

Cost:                $20 per student

Wednesday 1^st December 2010

Division:           Junior (excluding peewees)

Venue:             Sensei Shayne’s Dojo – Unit 4/5 Navigator Place, Cnr Nudgee Rd & Navigator Place, Hendra

Time:                5:30 – 6:30pm

Cost:                $10 per student

Division:           Adult (14yrs & above all grades)

Venue:             Sensei Shayne’s Dojo – Unit 4/5 Navigator Place, Cnr Nudgee Rd & Navigator Place, Hendra

Time:               7:00 – 8:30pm

Cost:               $20 per student

This is a very unique opportunity to train with one of Samurai most highly ranked and respected karata-ka. Sensei Tom is also trains British military groups.  Please visit http://www.samuraikarate.org.uk/index.asp to read more information on Sensei Tom.

•Grading and course information

Children; Course and Grading; Saturday 2-4pm @ Runcorn Dojo

Adults Senior grading Friday 10th 7pm @ Hendra Dojo.

Shihan Paul Mitchell Hanshi Course Infomation; Adults Thursday 7-9pm and Saturday 10:30-12:30pm @ Hendra

•Dojo Closed

All Queensland Instructors will be training interstate between November 19th and 28th, therefore no classes will be held on that week!

• Annual Goodwill Tournament;

This years annual Goodwill Tournament is scheduled for Sunday October 17 from 8:15am.  ENTRY FORM  

•Hanshi in QLD (Date change)

Shihan Paul Mitchell Hanshi will be in Queensland on December 9th, 10th, & 11th .... and not on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th as previously planned. Keep it open.

•Trans-Tasman Tournament;    RESULTS

Congratulations to all competitors and thank-you to all the instructors involved in running a seamless, very well timed tournament.  Sundays training session with Sensei Darren and Sensei Lourene left some unable to walk on monday, but was well worth it.  See 'Samurai Karate Queensland' on 'FACEBOOK' for photos!

•Get ready for your grading..

Kids Sunday Sept 12,  Adults Monday Sept 13

• Trans-Tasman Tournament

To prepare our students for the up and coming Trans-Tasman Tournament in September the following squad training sessions can be attended:

Sensei Rocky’s Dojo – Eight Mile Plains  Mon 5:30 – 6:30pm / Wed 7:30 – 8:50pm

Sensei David’s Dojo – Sinnamon Park (Kickarate Studio) Sat 12:00 – 2:00pm

Please note competitors need to attend at least one training session each week.

•'Jo' training next month.

 All members will need to bring a Jo to our monthly 'all in session' on August 25. Your Jo should be made from hardwood and be 127cm long or 50 inches.

•Samurai Karate student from Victoria Honoured for his efforts.

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• HONBU DOJO CLOSED..... for renovations. Unfortunately no classes will be held from June 20 to July 11 2010 (Runcorn dojo only).

• June Grading (20th and 21st)

•Calendar update; Save the date

Childrens Annual Goodwill Tournament Added - October 17

• Adult Training with World Chief Instructor - Shihan Paul Mitchell

All went well and a lot was learned over the weekend during the 6 hours of Kata, Bunkai and tournament training with Hanshi Paul Mitchell. Our kids undertook an introduction to bullying workshop which involved role-play, discussions and impact work using elbows and knees.