2009 Dates

June
13th – Gradings – Sunshine Coast – Lake Kawana Community Centre
18th – Christmas in July BBQ (Maryborough)
August
22nd – Gradings – Sunshine Coast – Lake Kawana Community Centre
November
14th – Senjo – Sunshine Coast – Lake Kawana Community Centre
14th – Presentation Dinner – Kawana Hotel

Term 2

Term 2 training at the Maryborough Dojo  starts back on Tuesday the 21st of April. Zen Do Kai classes from 5:30 to 6:30pm on Tuesday and Thursday nights followed by BJJ classes from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Every Tuesday night I hold a black belt class from 6:30 to 7:30pm all black belts are welcome.
Kyoshi Brad

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to all friends and families of SE QLD Zen Do Kai, Brotherhood Dojos.
Be Kind, Drive Carefully and Stay Safe.
Kyoshi Brad

March Black Belt Training

Following the March grading was the first of our black belt classes for 2009.
I started the class with some traditional combination drills aimed at improving kakie uke, deflection and parrying concepts as well as arm conditioning.
We looked specifically at Sanchin’s breathing patterns and stances including testing procedures. Following on I explained further explanation regarding Tensho’s [...]

Fundraising

Received this email from Sensei Chris Putney.
A big thanks to all that helped out and donated to our Adopt a Pad and Easter raffle in the Maryborough Dojo. We managed to raise over $900 with all proceeds going towards upgrading our over used pads. Everyones help is very appreciated and it couldn’t of happened without everyones support.
Sensei Chris.
Congratulations [...]

March Grading

Our first grading for 2009 turned out to be a a day of excellence. Over 60 students in Zen Do Kai and BJC Muay Thai attempted new ranks. There were many impressive performances on the day from the young Kidz Karate students to the Senior Zen Do Kai and the fit thai boxers not to [...]