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Choosing the right martial art school for yourself or your child can be a difficult task. So we’d like to help make it a little easier by giving you a picture of what it’s like to be a member of Sunshine Coast Karate.

1. Sunshine Coast Karate is a full-time martial arts dojo with other 25 classes per week. We offer a variety of age specific and mixed age classes, including: little champions karate (4-7 yrs), children’s karate (8-12 yrs), teens & adults karate and family karate classes (all ages). In addition to breaking up classes by age, we have classes for beginners, intermediate levels and advanced levels. Plus the option of early morning, day-time and evening classes.

 
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THE last thing John Boman expected to get out of karate lessons was a self-published children’s fantasy book.  But the willpower and discipline of the ancient Japanese martial art were applicable to his own desire to become an author. The 37-year-old fulfilled a lifelong dream this week with the launch of his novel The Spirit [...]

 
Read more... Would Be Writer Kicks Into Action At Sunshine Coast Karate
 

‘Congratulations to all Sunshine Coast Karate students challenging for new grades over the weekend and thank you to all our parents/family members who continue to support all students on their journey to black belt and beyond’ For those students who graded on the weekend, be sure to take some time to celebrate your achievements with [...]

 
Read more... Student Success: Overcome Challenges & Achieve Your Goals
 

Sunshine Coast Karate Colouring Competition ENTER FREE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN CASH AND PRIZES 2011 Sunshine Coast Karate Colouring Competition is in full swing and has only 2 weeks to go for members of the Sunshine Coast community to get their completed entry forms returned to their local school or sent to Sunshine Coast [...]

 
Read more... Sunshine Coast Karate Colouring Competition – 2 Weeks To Go!!!
 

Here is a short story written by one of our students at Sunshine Coast Karate for a school assignment.  Thank you to Klaudia for letting us share this piece with everyone. My Inspirations Sweat dripping pain as I am struggling to succeed;  a challenge like 50 push up’s in a row, with perfect position from [...]

 
Read more... A Short Story By Klaudia -’My Inspirations’
 

These steps are based on an adventure that we are currently embracing at Sunshine Coast Karate. I hope you enjoy the read. :>) NOTE – Sharing your goals can be one of the best ways to ensure you stay on track and achieve your goal in quick time.  No more dragging the chain, losing sight [...]

 
Read more... WIN-WIN: Get What You Want And Inspire Others
 

Parents; Have you ever found yourself wishing that your son or daughter listened better? Do you feel that just a slight improvement in their listening skills would make a huge difference in their potential? Getting your child to absorb 100% of what you’re telling them is a challenge that many parents and teachers face. Did [...]

 
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Dave Turpin www.deskjockeyfitness.com Good posture is a fundamental requirement for good health.  Poor posture results in muscle tension.  Muscles under tension have reduced blood flow and can not be properly nourished.  This chain of events will eventually lead to seemingly unrelated health issues such as headaches, pain in other parts of the body and dis-ease. [...]

 
Read more... Breathing for Good Posture
 

Source:   http://www.sharpblades.net/the-two-most-powerful-weapons-of-martial-arts Author:  Lopez Nunchakus, the katana sword, double sticks, and others are among some of the weapons to be mastered through different styles of traditional martial arts.  All of them have their own merits, but I believe the two most powerful weapons which can multiply the power of your techniques are the subconscious mind [...]

 
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Here is an excerpt of an article I thought that many of you would enjoy. Read the entire article at fightingmaster.com By Richard Hackworth, Ph.D., Lac. Positive Body Changes After about three weeks of true martial arts training, a wide range of physiological changes take place. Practitioners will exhibit improvements in blood sugar, blood pressures, [...]

 
Read more... Martial Arts as Preventative Medicine
 

Here is another success story from one of our valued Sunshine Coast Karate members.  Kimberley has picked up her martial arts training program at Sunshine Coast Karate and ‘run’.  In a very short amount of time Kimberley has progressed quite quickly through the beginner levels of Chito-Ryu Karate at Sunshine Coast Karate and continues to [...]

 
Read more... SUCCESS: ‘Enthused By The Level Of Discipline, Respect And Professionalism’ at Sunshine Coast Karate