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The team and families at Sunshine Coast Karate have had an absolute blast over the weekend hosting the final QLD squad training session for our Australian Team Members.

Our Aussie Team members were put through their paces by Shihan Martin Phillips to kick start the day. Soon after our Aussie Team members were presented with their Australian Team uniforms, had a feast on the most amazing boxing kangaroo cake I have ever seen (compliments Maroochy Waters Bakery), and then continued with some inspirational demonstrations to entertain families and guests who came along to help celebrate our Australian Team Members.

Big thank you to everyone involved for helping us make it a great experience for all.  Be sure to visit our Sunshine Coast Karate Facebook Fan Page for all the latest photos from this training session and more.

Australian Team Members representing Sunshine Coast Karate at the 2010 World Chito-Ryu Karate Championships include:  Duncan Bigg, George Britchford, Tia Guy, Viet Kaas, Emma Moehead, Jim Moehead, Helen O’Grady, James O’Grady, Martin Phillips, Sandra Phillips, David Strazzari and Emma Woodhouse.

Local Support
We are also very fortunate to have team members receive grants from the Sunshine Coast Council Grants Program.  These funds are received with much gratitude and will be used well in assisting members to cover associated expenses.

And thank you to the team at the Sunshine Coast Daily for doing a story on our team over the weekend.

Learn More About The World Chito-Ryu Karate Championships
To learn more about this prestigious tri-annual event be sure to visit the following page. World Chito-Ryu Karate Championships >>

As many of you are aware we have a team of 12 competitors from our Sunshine Coast Karate Dojo heading to Japan in a couple of weeks to attend the International Chito-Ryu Karate Championships.

Sunshine Coast Karate will host the final training session this Saturday 24th July 2010 for Australian Team members in the QLD region.  To help with celebrating our Australian Team this year we are inviting all members and families of Sunshine Coast Karate to enjoy a farewell party at the conclusion of this Saturday’s squad session (1:30 – 3:00pm).

Not only will you get to see the Aussie Team members in action you will also:

• Witness the presentation of the Australian Team uniforms
• View a DVD compiled to celebrate the journey of the Australian Team members
• Enjoy some social time together, photos and cake.

We do hope that you and your family are able to join us to celebrate this years’ Australian Team Members.

Farewell Party For Your 2010 Australian Karate Team
@ Sunshine Coast Karate – 2/14 Depot Street Maroochydore
1:30pm – 3:oopm

The ICKFA (Sunshine Coast Branch) is proud to present the 2010 annual Queensland Chito- Ryu Karate Camp. All Chito-Ryu members and families are welcome to attend! This year’s camp will be held at the Maranatha Recreation Camp, Sunshine Coast. For more information about camp facilities, please visit their website: www.maranatha-camp.com

This camp will bring together members from Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast dojos and perhaps a few from interstate for a weekend jam packed of training, team building and social activities. If you are serious about your training, we encourage you not to miss out on this weekend.

What’s happening over the weekend:
- Lots of karate training.
- Free time – for swimming, basketball,
tennis, etc.
- All meals and refreshments are provided.
(Friday Dinner to Sunday Lunch).
- Team building activities
- Talent show and social activities on
Saturday evening – Start preparing now!

For more information please download your registration form and return to your instructor with payments by Friday 24th September 2010.

Hi Everyone,

Updates have been made to the Sunshine Coast Karate Calendar of Events page.

Updates include:
- July, August and September, October events
- QLD Camp 8-10 October.  You can now download your registration forms.

Go straight to the Sunshine Coast Karate Calendar of Events Page.

For further information about any upcoming events please call Sandra & Martin on (07) 5448 5274.  Or please check the dojo noticeboard, student mailboxes or our Sunshine Coast Karate Fan Page On Facebook (events).

Congratulations to all local and out of town competitors on your amazing performance at this year’s Sunshine Coast tournament.  Each year the standard of competition is getting higher and higher and this year was no exception.

Here’s a full list of results.

Well done everyone!

With the release of the new Karate Kid movie with Jaden Smith & Jackie Chan about to hit the big screens in Australia, we’re off to the cinema this Sunday, 20th June, for a special advance screening.  But we’re not just going to watch the movie, we’ll be there to show off some of our amazing karate kids to the public and give movie goers a chance to break a board for charity in support Give Me Five For Kids.

If you want to come and join us at the movies tickets are just $9 and proceeds from all ticket sales will also be going to charity.  So that you don’t miss out, you can purchase your tickets online or you can try your luck and purchase them on the day.  The movie starts at 10.30am, but we’ll be there from about 9.45m breaking boards and doing demonstrations. If you’re really keen, check out a preview of the movie online.

As an added bonus, we’re giving movie goers the opportunity to get started learning martial arts Sunshine Coast Karate with 2 weeks of FREE karate classes for your whole family, plus FREE uniforms if you decide to join. For more information about this, you’ll have to go to the movies to claim your free pass. Or, you contact us now to get started on your martial arts aventure.

The karate kid is not just at the movies, we’ve been teaching real karate kids strength of character, a never give up attitude and real self defence skills for over 10 years on the Sunshine Coast. We’ll see YOU in the dojo!

The development of high levels of self-esteem is critically important to your child’s future success! Here at Sunshine Coast Karate we take the job of helping you and your child very seriously. Please enjoy the following tips on what you can do to help ensure your child’s self-esteem is kicking at a high level.

1) Teach positive self-statements. It is important for parents to redirect their child’s inaccurate or negative beliefs about themselves. This will help you teach your child how to think in positive ways. Take quick action when you hear your child saying or expressing feelings of “being no good” and help the re-phrase and re-think their assessment of themselves.

2) Be generous with praise. Parents must develop the habit of looking for situations in which children are giving their best effort, displaying talents, or demonstrating positive character traits. Remember to praise children for jobs well done and for the effort they put out. It is easy to fall into the trap of being overly critical. But constantly being the critic is not for a positive parent.

3) Avoid criticism that takes the form of ridicule or shame. Blame and negative judgments are at the core of poor self-esteem and can lead to emotional disorders. If you must criticize (and sometimes you will) be sure you are criticizing the performance not the performer! Also use this time to impart valuable wisdom onto your child which they can use in the future!

4) Show your child that you can laugh at yourself. Show them that life doesn’t need to be serious all the time. Especially when it comes to teasing let them know that some teasing is all in fun. Your sense of humor is important for their well-being. If you can laugh at yourself- they’ll have no problems laughing at themselves.

5) Teach children about decision making and to recognize when they have made good decisions. Let them “own” their problems. If they solve them, they gain confidence in themselves. If you solve them, they’ll remain dependent on you. Take the time to answer questions and help your child think through the situation. Explain to them what the consequences of their decision will be.

These tips have been brought to you by the team at Sunshine Coast Karate.  If you require any further information or support please feel free to contact Sandra and Martin Phillips on (07) 5448 5274.

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Here is your chance to get your hands on some free tickets for you and your friends to check out  the special advanced screening of… THE KARATE KID Movie.

Advanced Screening at the Maroochydore Cinemas is on Sunday 20th June 2010.  10:30am

All you need to do is visit our Sunshine Coast Karate Fan Page and learn more about what you need to do.

Visit Sunshine Coast Karate fan Page by clicking here.  Good luck!