Category Archives: Upcoming Events

Sunshine Coast Tournament – 28 April 2019 – Entries Open

Entries are now open for the upcoming Sunshine Coast Tournament.

When: Sun, 28 April 2019
Where: Kuluin State School, Sunshine Coast
Entry Fee: 1 event – $20, multiple events – $40, families – $100
Entries Close: Sat, 6 April 2019

Events

  • Individual kata
  • Team kata
  • Individual kumite tag (Little Champions & beginner kids only)
  • Individual kumite
  • Kobudo (sai & bo)

2019 QLD Camp

This year we are proud to be hosting the 2019 QLD Chito-Ryu Karate Annual Training Camp.

When: Fri 10 – Sun 12 May 2019
Where: Currimundi Active Recreation Centre
Cost: $140 per person ($110 per person, non-participants)
Registrations close: Sat, 6th April 2019

The camp facilities feature cabin style accommodation with 6-12 people per room. All main meals, plus morning tea, afternoon tea and supper are included.

There will be plenty of karate training and some free time for socialising and other organised activities. This year the theme of the camp is about leadership, so all dojo leaders are encouraged to attend and help organise some of the team building activites.

All members are welcome to attend, regardless of age and level. The training program will be tailored to the age and level of the attendees. Please note, outside of training times and organised activies, only limited supervision will be provided, parents of young members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Bonus Brown & Black Belt Training on Friday from 9am at Maroochydore dojo. To help set the tone for the camp, we have decided to have a full day of training just for seniors. If this applies to you, we highly encourage you to make it to this bonus training, subject to work and school commitments. This will only available to camp attendees.

To secure your place, return your form and full payment to your dojo instructor no later than, Sat, 6th April. No late bookings will be accepted.

Here are a few photos from last year’s QLD camp at the Gold Coast.

Team Challenge Tournament – Entries Now Open

Entries for the final Sunshine Coast tournament for 2018 are now open.  This tournament will be a team challenge tournament.

Date:  Sunday, 4th November 2018
Venue:  Kuluin State School
Entries close:  Saturday, 20th October 2018

  • Join a team from your dojo, maximum 15 people per team.
  • Every event you enter earns you points for your team. 
  • Choose your team wisely, so that you are on the winning team?

2018 QLD Chito-Ryu Karate State Titles Results

Congratulations to everyone who participated in last weekend’s QLD Chito-Ryu State Titles. This was the biggest tournament we have ever hosted on the Sunshine Coast and it was great to see such a strong standard across all divisions.

It was also great to see so many first time competitors and lots of support from volunteers. It takes a lot of work from many volunteers to run events like this and we’re very grateful that so many people stepped up to make it possible for everyone.

Tournament results are now available for download (PDF).

A special mention to the tournament champions, both from the Sunshine Coast dojo.
Jr champion – Bailey Keefe
Sr champion – Lachlan Davies

And also congratulations to the winners of the advanced team kata division from the Sunshine Coast, once again winning this perpetual trophy. Klaudia Caston, Keanu Caston & Sam Hunt.

Unfortunately, though, the Gold Coast dojo had a better team this year in the team kumite event, although it did literally go down to the very last point of the last match.

Congratulations to everyone who competed at last weekend’s Qld Chito-Ryu State Titles. This was the biggest tournament we have ever hosted on the Sunshine Coast and it was great to see such a strong standard across all divisions. It was also great to see so many first time competitors and lots of support from volunteers.A special thank you to Mark Snow Shihan and Adam McDonald Sensei from who came all the way from the Blue Mountains to referee. Also thank you to interstate competitors from Blue Mountains & Sydney.A special mention to tournament champions from the Sunshine Coast.Jr champion – Bailey KeefeSr champion – Lachlan DaviesFor those who are keen for more tournaments there are just two more chances to compete this year.Gold Coast Tournament – 9 Sep Nationals (Blue Mountains) – 30 SepEntry forms are available now for the Gold Coast tournament and Nationals entry forms will be available soon.

Posted by Sunshine Coast Karate on Thursday, August 16, 2018

I’d also like say a huge thank you to Jane Graham who has put up lots of great photos from the tournament. A great historical record. Here is the links to the albums (there might still be more coming, I’m not sure).

Advanced Kata (Individual)
Advanced Team Kata
Kumite Tag & 4-5 Yrs Mixed Kumite
Boy’s Kumite
Presentations
Girl’s Kumite
Men’s U/70kg Kumite
Ladies Kumite
Men’s O/70kg Kumite

For those who had a great time at this tournament, entry forms are now available for two more tournaments next month.

2018 QLD Chito-Ryu Karate-Do State Titles – Entries Now Open

Entries are now open for the 2018 QLD Chito-Ryu Karate-Do State Titles.

The event will be held on the Sunshine Coast, at Kuluin State School.  Sunday, 12th August 2018.

Entries Close:  Saturday, 28th July 2018.

Download your entry form: entry form – QLD state titles 2018-08 (SC) [PDF].

This event is open all students of Chito-Ryu Karate-Do. There will be divisions and events for all ages and levels.

If you’ve never competed before, we recommend the best place to start is with the individual and team kata events. This year we’ll be running a special team kata event where beginners can team up with more experienced members.

 

Team Kata – Teams of 3 people. In this tournament, there will be 3 divisions.

  • Beginner Team Kata (Little Champions & White-Orange Belt)
  • Intermediate Team Kata (Green-Purple Belt)
  • Advanced Team Kata (Brown-Black Belt)

Beginner division, teams may have 1 member of any rank.  Intermediate and advanced divisions will be determined by the rank of the most senior member.  Competitors in the intermediate and advanced division may also enter the beginner division.

Individual Kata – Perform on your own against people of a similar age and level.

Individual Kumite Tag – This is a fun non-contact event for little champions and beginner children (11 yrs and under, orange belt and under).

Individual Kumite – This is a sparring event, with controlled contact and protective equipment. This is open to all ages and levels, but recommended for students who have had some kumite experience in class.

Adult Team Kumite – This event is made up of teams of 5 fighters:  3 men & 2 ladies. Each dojo will have the opportunity to enter at least 1 team and is sure to be a feature event of the day.

Are you going to enter the tournament?  Talk to your instructor and get your entry in today.

Reminder:  entries close,  Saturday, 28th July 2018.

 

Sunshine Coast Tournament – 18 March 2018 – Entries Open

Entries are now open for the first tournament of the year for the QLD Chito-Ryu tournament circuit for 2018.  All Chito-Ryu students from around Australia are welcome to attend.

When:  Sunday, 18th March 2018
Registration:  From 9:00am
Competition Starts: 9:30am
Tournament Venue:  Kuluin State School, Tallowwood Dr, Kuluin
Entries Close:  Saturday, 3rd March 2018

Entry form is out now:  Sunshine Coast Tournament entry form (Sun, 18 March 2018).

Sunshine Coast Tournament (2 April 2017) – Entries Now Open

Entries are now open for the first QLD Chito-Ryu tournament of the year.  The tournament will be held at the Millwell Road Community Centre in Maroochydore, Sunday, 2nd April 2017.  Entries close:  Friday 24th March.  Please be sure to get your entry in to your dojo instructor along with payment by this date.

Download your entry form now – Sunshine Coast Tournament (2 April 2017) – entry form (PDF).

 

 

2017 QLD Camp

The ICKFA (Sunshine Coast Branch) Inc will be hosting the 2017 QLD Chito-Ryu Karate Annual Training Camp. This year the camp will be at the Currimundi Active Recreation Centre, located on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast, just a few minutes walk from Dicky Beach.

 

The camp facilities feature cabin style accommodation with 6-12 people per room. All main meals, plus morning tea, afternoon tea and supper are included. And there will be plenty of karate training and some free time for socialising and other organised activities.

The main focus of this camp is intensive karate training. So if you are serious about propelling your karate to the next level with a weekend of immersion with many of Queensland Chito-Ryu senior members, this camp is for you! The training program will be tailored to the age and level of the attendees, so all members are welcome to attend. Outside of training times, only limited supervision will be provided, so non-training family members are encouraged to attend if possible.

Bonus Brown & Black Belt Training on Friday from 9am at Maroochydore dojo. To help set the tone for the camp, we have decided to have a full day of training just for seniors. If this applies to you, we highly encourage you to make it to this bonus training, subject to work and school commitments. This will only available to camp attendees.

When: Friday, 19th – Sunday 21st May 2017

Arrival: Friday, after 5.00pm. Dinner and supper will NOT be provided on Friday night, please make your own arrangements for Friday meals. The first training session will be 7.00-8.00pm Friday night.

Ends: Sunday. The final session will include a demonstration for parents who are coming to pick up children, 2.00-3.00pm. The camp will conclude after this session.

Camp Fees
    – Participants (3 yrs +): $140.00 per person
– Non-training (3 yrs+): $110.00
– Children (U/2 yrs): Free

Registrations Close: Thursday, 13th April

To secure your place, return your form and full payment to your dojo instructor no later than, Thursday, 13th April. No late bookings will be accepted. Download the 2017 QLD Camp – registration form (PDF).

Sunshine Coast Tournamant – March 2016

This year there will be three main Chito-Ryu tournaments in QLD, two on the Sunshine Coast and one on the Gold Coast.  Our local association will be hosting the two Sunshine Coast tournaments.

  • 13 March 2016 – Sunshine Coast Regional Tournament
  • 11 September 2016 – QLD State Titles

Entry forms are now available for the March tournament, either from your local dojo or download here – Sunshine Coast Tournament – Entry Form (March 2016) [PDF].

This event is open to all Chito-Ryu students throughout Australia, especially those who are planning to compete at the 2016 Soke Cup in Japan this August.

2016-03 poster