What karate means to me
by: Sensei Lincoln
I have had a lot of ups and downs whilst studying
karate, but I think the ups have outweighed the downs quite
convincingly.
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What karate means to me
by: Suraj Fernando
Karate helps control one’s body, mind, and spirit. It took me seven years to find out that the dojo is where one is able to polish one’s spirit, make decisions, and learn important lessons.
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What karate means to me
by: Asanka Silva
Spirit of Karate has helped me to become a better son, better partner, better nephew, a better brother, and a better friend. In fact a better person!
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What karate means to me
by: Jacob Vella
Karate is more than learning how to defend yourself in a situation or learning how to fight. There are a lot more things which are important to me which come with karate as a whole.
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What karate means to me
by: Sean Carville
Some people refer to karate as ‘’a way of life’’. To me, karate is more ‘’a part of life’’. It is a part of who we are, we don’t choose it, it chooses us.
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What karate means to me
by: Nathan Daws
My karate journey started around 1990 as a 13 year old boy, where I followed my Dad’s footsteps to join what was then called Shubukai Karate with Shihan and Sensei Lincoln.
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What karate means to me
by: Stephen Afflitto
Since I was young I always envisioned myself partaking in some form or martial art. I’d always been drawn to martial arts movies and even video games but never actually physically pursued becoming a marital artist.
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What karate means to me
by: Alex Hodge
I first joined this club back in 2015. I joined because from a young age I’d wanted to pick up a martial art which I’m glad my dad made me wait until I was older so that I could appreciate karate for more than just a way of defending myself and I sure do.
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What karate means to me
by: Con Daglis
My first experience practising karate was when I was around eight years old. It was Goju Kai karate under Tino Ceberano at the West Sunshine dojo. I practised for about one year but had to stop because my parents thought that playing soccer along with school and music, was a big enough commitment.
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What karate means to me
by: Jake Daglis
Before I started practising karate, I was curious about it and I watched the movie Karate Kid many times. This movie inspired me and this is why I wanted to start karate. I discussed it with my dad and so he started searching for a good
karate school.
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What karate means to me
by: Jack Daws
Karate has changed my life dramatically, in the way of giving me mental confidents and making me feel like I can defend myself if needed. It has also taught me to walk away from arguments and only to use my karate training as a last option.
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What karate means to me
by: Craig Smith
It is interesting to look back at why I have taken on a new hobby or project and then try to recall why I started it. Difficult even! But then, Karate isn’t a hobby, but I thought it was when first I started.
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What karate means to me
by: Danielle Smith
I always wanted to fight. I usually fought my cousin in the lounge room. That always ended up with myself coming out complaining if he cheated, or hit me.
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What karate means to me
by: Anthony Balia
In a simple response, it is part of my way of life, which has progressed from the first time I stepped into a Dojo at the age of 15.
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What karate means to me
by: Jordan Saykarosky
My karate journey began when I was just 8 years of age, with a best mate of mine from primary school. I started with Gojukensha back in 1995.
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What karate means to me
by: Tara Balia
After visiting Japan in October 2016, Dad was enthusiastic to start Karate and I joined with him as it would be a new and different experience.
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What karate means to me
by: Chandralal Somarathna
I see karate as a well-defined framework, which helps humans to discover certain powers they already have inside their mind and body and assists in applying those powers to their everyday life as appropriate.
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What karate means to me
by: Sanindu Somarathna
Karate is a testament of the person that I was, the person that I am, and the person that I can be in the
future.
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What karate means to me
by: Gabriela Stojkoska
Before I started karate, I didn’t know one thing about self-defence or anything about karate itself. I
would always fight my sister for no reason around the house and it would end in my sister getting in
trouble.
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Shushin Kai Goju Ryu Karatedo | Karate, Hillside, Sydneham, Keilor, Tullamarine, Gladstone Park, Westmeadows
To improve one's self through one's own efforts.
Authentic Japanese Goju karate suitable for minimum 9 years of age and adults. We focus on developing well rounded people with strong social skills, effective self defence abilities and a strong moral character. Our students explore and master karate techniques, make some terrific friends, and develop strong self confidence, We help people to development & maintain fitness, health and personal energy, The instructors have over 60 years of combined experience. The Chief Instructor is ranked 5th Dan Master and is supported by a group of Black Belts who are dedicated to helping each student find their personal best selves. We are self defence oriented and so do not compete in tournaments. We concentrate on solid and effective self defence and coping strategies for the modern world. A new student says: " .... having visited a few clubs around I found our club to be the most structured, methodical, sincere, and has the MOST HELPFUL group which supports each other."
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