Thanks to the kidz karate students who gave me a hand to move the mats around to create a red room and a blue room and to Brian Nielsen (BJJ blue belt and BJC Muay Thai 3rd degree) for bringing in his black mats for the ring area.

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 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 … More Term 2

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

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 … More March Black Belt Training

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. … More Fundraising

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 … More March Grading

Peter and Sharon Knauseder have kindly supplied this information regarding possible accomodation for Senjo this year. The date for Senjo this year is Saturday the 14th of November. Bluewater Point & Deepwater Resort (where we all stayed last year) manager will do a special rate for anyone involved with Senjo this year.  He offered a … More Senjo Accomodation

Only 1 week to go until grading so keep pushing hard everyone. Push ups, sit ups, stretching, basics and kata should have become a daily routine. Train hard, stay strong. Kyoshi Brad

After a slight detour (120kms round trip) I arrived at Woondoomba Dam outside of Proston. The lake was majestic and certainly well worth the visit, we spent the morning discussing various aspects of not only martial arts but life in general, sort of a city life detox. Training was held at the lookout camping grounds … More 2009 Black Belt Camp