Learn Traditional Karate at Maroochydore's only fully equipped, permanent Karate dojo

Here is a short 2 minute video clip that I stumbled across this morning.  I think all our martial arts friends at Sunshine Coast Karate will enjoy this one.  Just press play to watch.

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Here is another success story from one of our valued Sunshine Coast Karate members.  Kimberley has picked up her 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 inspire many of us to push ourselves that bit more and to see what we can really get out of ourselves.

“I started martial arts training at the Maroochydore dojo about 4 weeks ago and have really enjoyed every moment of it. I have always been an active person but have found myself doing mostly solitary fitness until now. I found that some days running alone or cycling became a chore and I began to feel the need for a more social sport with more challenges. My partner had been a member at this dojo for a few months and suggested I come for a few trial sessions to see if it was for me. I was immediately impressed by the friendly warm welcome I received and was further enthused by the level of discipline, respect and professionalism displayed not only by the teachers but by each of the students.

I feel very comfortable when training at the Maroochydore dojo. It is very interactive and all participants are treated equally with respect. The training sessions cater for all levels at once so you can see at hand the standard that is required for each grade. It seems that everyone is willing to help guide and encourage each others progress.

My fitness has already improved by a mile. In my previous exercise regime of running, swimming, hiking and cycling I found that my body was well conditioned for those sports in particular but there were certain areas that I just wasn’t working on such as flexibility and anaerobic fitness. Karate seems to challenge every aspect of fitness completely. I have always been reasonably inflexible which I believe has been a contributing factor to a chronic pain problem in my lower back. Since starting karate I have become more relaxed and flexible in certain areas which have helped with my back problems.

Above all else, my mind is clearer and I generally feel more peaceful and mentally intact since being introduced to karate at this dojo. Whilst I am training I am focusing on just that, which allows me to take my mind off my sometimes stressful job. I have been taught that the important mental components of karate such as focus, determination, relaxation, reflection and confidence can all be applied to everyday life and make a big difference to how I approach life’s challenges. Since my partner Rob started karate I have noticed a huge positive change in his demeanour. In the past his job left him stressed and sometimes unhappy but now he has another focus and is much happier and has a more positive outlook. Karate also gives us a chance to spend more time together (which is usually hard because we are both shift workers) and we both have a lot of fun whilst training together.

Overall, I am very happy that I made the choice to be a part of this dojo. In the 4 weeks that I have been involved I have already noticed a big improvement in my fitness, my mind and my personal relationships.

Thanks to everyone at the dojo!”

Thank you to Kimberley for taking the time to share her experiences at Sunshine Coast Karate.

At Sunshine Coast Karate we are beginning new enrolments for 2010 as of Monday 11th January 2010.  Be sure to check the Sunshine Coast Karate Training Times to match up suitable times for you and your family.  Once you have established suitable training times please contact us so that we can walk you through our Free introductory Trial.
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Balancing all areas of life can be fun at the best of times.  At Sunshine Coast Karate we have now extended our basics services to members and families to ensure our kids are getting filled up with some nutritious snacks before they get into their afternoon training.

Willy’s Snak Shak has come up with an expanding menu filled with great snacks that your kids are going to love and you don’t even have to prepare them.

Parents:  All you need to do is to complete the snack box order form (click on link to retrieve), hand into instructors with payment at least one day prior to when you are needing your snack box and the team at Willy’s Snak Shak will make sure that your order will be delivered fresh to Sunshine Coast Karate ready for your pick up.

And a great bonus for all students at Sunshine Coast Karate is that 10% of all products purchased from Willy’s Snak Shak will be injected back into the dojo for some new equipment.

Here is the link one more time to get your snack box order form/menu.

The Ability and Know-How To Set and Achieve Powerful Goals

Teaching your child how to set goals will be fun for the whole family! In fact after you help your child set their goals you can begin clearly setting your own, which will have a huge impact on you reaching them faster.

Here’s how to start… First, Define a Goal. I like to use this definition; a goal is a planned destination, a desired result. Or in kids’ language, something that you want.  Goals help us  stay on track, they give us reasons to do our very best.  Once your child understands what goals are, they can begin to set goals in three areas; Academic, maturity, and athletic.

It’s effective for a child to set yearly goals and review them each month to measure how far they’ve come.  What if they don’t reach their goal?  Extend the deadline, that’s all.

Let’s get back to setting them.. On a clean sheet of paper have your child write the three categories at the top.  Then under each category they will write as many goals as they can think of.  Here’s one example “I completed the fourth grade with great results, October 2009.” This would be an example of an academic goal.  Notice that we put the goal in the first person, present tense, and we state the goal as if it were already complete.  It’s very important that you follow this procedure, by doing so your child’s goal will become part of their subconscious mind.  Make sure your child re-writes their goals monthly.  You can begin your own list of goals and review them monthly as well.

By having your child do this exercise each month you will be doing them a huge favour!  It will take discipline on your part, but if you can follow through and stay with it you will give your child an edge.

Now… you have established some key basics of goal setting to help your children, let’s make sure that you have taken the time to focus on you. I challenge you to consider the life that you would very much like to enjoy.  Go through this simple goal setting procedure with your children but focus on you.  Show them that you too have goals, you have a direction, you have a purpose.  Show them in your actions how you move closer to your goal.  When you find yourself off track, show your children how you quickly refocus and continue to move forward.  Whether you like it or not you are one of the biggest people and influences in your life and if you are wanting to teach your kids valuable life skills they will learn best by modelling your every move.

Review your goals with your family.  Share the journey, inspire each other and have fun. and appreciate the journey . There will be days when you will need to coach each other through some tough times and test your ability to persevere no matter what.  Sometimes you will need patience, sometimes you will need to take time enjoy/celebrate the journey and other times you are just going to need to put runs on the board.  If what you truly desire is in line with your highest values you will find a way  to  reach your destination, you will attract the people you need and you will contribute greatly to others around you by sharing that journey.  You will inspire others to take control of their lives.

In our Martial-Arts program we use Black Belt as a long term goal that each child will set for themselves.  By setting this goal children learn the importance of tenacity and follow through in any activity.  I want to leave you with our “Black belt success Cycle’. Know what you want, have a plan and a success coach, take consistent action, review your progress and renew your goals.

If you require further support in relation to goal setting please feel free to contact our team at Sunshine Coast Karate. We will take the time to sit with you and guide you through a short process to get you started.

Discover How To Avoid Another Summer Of ‘I’m Bored’

You Get A Winning Formula And Experience That Can’t Be Matched
In our Summer Day Camps we will combine summer time fun with sports and martial arts along with mental training, academic challenges, safety skills and success skills

You Can Add Huge Fun And Excitement To Your Child’s School Holidays
At Sunshine Coast Karate your child will be learning in a fun and positive atmosphere.  Check out some of these activities which your child will have a blast doing along side of their best friends:  Dodge Ball Blitz, Gladiator Games, Obstacle Courses, Bust a Move, The Sumo, Confidence Tower, Snakes Alive, Perseverance Game and loads more

You Can Be Sure That Your Child Will Work Up A Sweat
Fun drills and exercises to develop confidence, grounding, posture and a razor sharp focus.  Your child will go head to head with our ‘Karate Kidz’ Fitness Challenge.  And yes, your child will be stretches with our ‘Karate Kidz’ Flexibility Challenge.

This Isn’t Your Ordinary Summer Day Camp Experience.
It’s An Adventure Your Kids Will Love!

Mark your calendar for our January Summer Day Camps.

Dates

January:
Mon 18th, Wed 20th, Fri 22nd

All Summer Day Camps:

• Are co-ordinated by the team at Sunshine Coast Karate
• Are held at Sunshine Coast Karate.  see map
• Start at 9:00am and continue through to 12:00pm
• Require participants to bring plenty of nutritious snacks and water.  Or order a special snack box with all your favourites from Willys Snak Shak.  Snack box order form here.

Only 20 places available for each day  and they will be given on a first come first serve basis.

Learn how to register for this event online today!

‘Build life long friendships, meet new people, get to know your classmates, instructors and yourself better.  Learn new leadership, team building and communication skills, OR add to the skills you have in a fun and dynamic atmosphere’

Hi everyone,

Please visit the Calendar of events page for updates to events in January.  More updates coming soon.

http://www.karate4life.com.au/maroochydore-dojo/calendar.php

Regards

Sandra Phillips

Here is another success story from one of our valued Sunshine Coast Karate families.  Not only has little Zoe demonstrated massive growth in her martial arts ability she always brings great energy jam packed with smiles which truly inspire us to continue to be the best we can be as her instructors.

“Martial arts was recommended to us to help our daughter deveolp self-discipline and respect for others. We looked around at a few other martial arts centres before we found an ad for Sunshine Coast Karate. After talking with Martin Phillips, we decided to let our daughter go and see how she went. The dojo was excellent, with wonderful staff and facilities. Martin and Sandra knew exactly what it was we hoped to achieve for our daughter, and they have helped us in any way they possibly can.

Since starting at Sunshine Coast Karate we have noticed some big, encouraging changes in our daughter. She is able to focus and concentrate 100% in training. She is motivated and always excited to go to karate. Our home life has become much more relaxed, as our daughter comes home from karate level-headed and co-operative. She is always practising her moves and her self-esteem is sky rocketing. Our whole family has fallen in love with Martin and Sandra and the miracle of karate.”   ~ Andrea Grima

Thank you to Andrea Grima for taking the time to share her experiences at Sunshine Coast Karate.

At Sunshine Coast Karate we are beginning new enrolments for 2010 as of Monday 11th January 2010.  Be sure to check the Sunshine Coast Karate Training Times to match up suitable times for you and your family.  Once you have established suitable training times please contact us so that we can walk you through our Free introductory Trial.
Book In For Free Trial Today > >

For those that know our little family at Sunshine Coast Karate, Sami is our 4 year old daughter and has been busy helping us make some changes to this website.  Sami feels that as she is starting big school this year it is important that she gets to contribute to our website.

I’m not sure if this is a good idea or not but I figure it will be a new adventure and lots of fun!  For now Sami is in charge of the ‘Dojo Tour’ page and Steven (her little 2 year old brother) will soon join her as he gets a little bigger.

Here is a link to Sami’s Dojo Tour page:  http://karate4life.com.au/maroochydore-dojo/dojo-tour.php

From the team at Sunshine Coast Karate we hope that you enjoy these updates to the website.  Updates to the 2010 Events calendar will be online soon.