Southern Warriors Martial Arts - Kyokushin Karate Ballarat

OSU!

Better late than never 👊

Grading photos from May now available, the full suite has been shared to those who participated via Google drive.

A massive effort as always and a huge thanks to our volunteer instructors and senior students who gave up their time to assist with running the day and support those grading - that's what it's all about 🙏

A special mention to Henrik, Esther and Miyuri - three little warriors from the first intake of our Kick Start Program - two years in the making kiddos, what an incredible effort from you all and an amazing demonstration of patience!

We welcomed a friendly face this week, Sempai Steve Anderson from Naracoorte dojo and went through some Jujitsu Kyokushin moves! (not many photos taken, the instructors were immersed in the session!!)

Thanks for running the class on Monday Steve, everyone really enjoyed it and had a lot of fun 👊🥋

Folks I haven't forgotten about grading photos etc, I'll get the Googledrive link out this weekend.

A reminder that term fees are due please. Oh and I hope it enjoyed your nap Lauren!

Osu
Sensei Camilla

Osu folks, the holiday break is over classes resume tomorrow 👊

Hopefully the floor isn't flooded!

Term payments are due please and don't forget to return your updated member form or you won't be able to train - as per my email weeks ago, this is an urgent action for all members to ensure we have your current details.

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Grading post and pics will be shared soon, while we wait, here's a snip of our tournament write up last week.

Thank you Ballarat Times for the article 🙏

Hard copies for competitors are in the dojo.

(The dojo will be closed on Sunday and Monday for the long weekend)

Osu!

**Sunday's kids class is cancelled due to the grading on Saturday**.

An email has now been sent to all grading participants, please ensure you read it before Saturday.

Forms and payment must be finalised on Saturday before we start please.

Those who have sparring gear, bring it - those who don't, don't worry.

The event begins on Friday night from 6-7:30pm for selected participants (you know who you are) - all seniors please do your best to attend to support those grading.

Official event details: Saturday, 30 May - be there at 9:45am for a 10:00am start (don't be late).

HYDRATE!

Let's go 👊

When Headspace approached me about this session, they nearly got an 'Osu' 🙏

This is what we do, support inclusivity by leading from the front 🥋

Every year we do something additional for the community to give back, thank you headspace Ballarat for the opportunity 🙌🫶

Come and learn practical self-defence skills in a supportive, inclusive environment. No experience needed. Open for Trans & Gender Diverse young people and friends aged 12–25.

What: Self-Defence Class

Who: Trans & Gender Diverse young people and friends aged 12-25

When: Thursday 11th of June 5pm - 6:30pm

Where: Southern Warriors Martial Arts, Ballarat North

Cost: Free - sign up required
https://events.humanitix.com/self-defence-class-jup7vm7k

Results from the Shinkyokushin / Kyokushin Victorian State Championships - 5 x 1st place, 5 x 2nd & 3 x 3rd:

Kata - novice under 15yrs
🥇 1st - Isha
🥈 2nd - Ameya
🥉 3rd - Max
(4th) - Eve

Such a strong dominant performance securing all three top spots and a fourth for extra measure!

Kata - novice over 15yrs
🥇 1st - Alana (big things are coming young lady)

Kata - intermediate under 15yrs
🥇 1st - Linkin (wow, look at you go!)

Unfortunately Malakai didn't place but put in a solid effort!

Kata - intermediate over 15yrs
🥉 3rd - Elliott

We had some first timers on the mat, Nathanial and Shaelyn who put in a great effort with some well versed team mates; Rhys and Mandy who also did really well in a big division!

Unfortunately Sempai Lachie and Alex had a whopping division with very strong competitors and didn't come away with a place but represented the dojo with great performances and professionalism.

Non-contact - male under 10yrs
Both Max and Tristan did very well supporting the junior end today, I don't yet know the outcome for Max but Tristan won his first round but lost his second - what a ripper effort for this first timer!

Non-contact - female under 14yrs
Adelle had a very tough division, taking her first opponent to an extension she unfortunately didn't get the flags today but had another great learning experience.

Adelle also stepped up to help me in the coaches seat for the one-matches after her padded opponent withdrew, a disappointing outcome after training so hard but, she took it like a champ and still had a good day - osu 👊

Non-contact - female open
🥉 3rd - Mandy

Non-contact - male under 18yrs
🥇 1st - Rhys
🥈 2nd - Elliott

Padded one-matches:

🥈 Eve rose to the challenge today and showed true courage at the young age of 10, her third time on the mat she didn't come away with the win but did achieve a wazari - woohoo!

🥈 Liam had a tough aggressive fighter, he tried a few tactics but in the end, timing didn't quite work for him today. Chalk it up to another one under the belt mate and we go back to the drawing board.

🥈 Malakai also had a dominant opponent and lost to a wazari, another courageous effort facing off against a much heavier opponent and standing his ground.

🥇 Linkin had a much taller opponent but dominated with a strong work rate, agressive style to get all five flags at the end - another solid performance that required him to push to the whistle.

Today was a great day for our club, a BIG thank you to our coaches, Sempai Mel and Sempai Liz, Sensei Caleb who also juggled refereeing and of course the amazing parents who supported all of our students right to the end. You guys just go with the flow and make sure everyone is looked after - thank you 🙏

A huge thank you to Shinkyokushin and Hanchi George Kolovos for another fantastic event, it continues to be one we look forward to each year. It is such an enjoyable experience for our members, showcasing professionalism and support across many dojos.

A BIG shout out to Sempai Nat Texler who was the draw wizard behind the scenes and on the day. I'm glad I could lighten your load by passing the blu tack! A mammoth job conducted with incredible organisation and skill, well done 🙏

Bring your bling in tomorrow peeps, we have much to celebrate - OSU! 🏆

Osu everyone

An update in readiness for the State Championships on Sunday:

Event address: St Andrews Primary School, 110 Greaves Street, North Werribee.

Please arrive by 9:00am ready for the competitors briefing at 9:30am. Don't be late, the officials won't wait for you.

The kata division will be first, followed by non-contact then one matches.

Kumite competitors remember to bring your cotton gloves and shin pads with you, mouth guard and groin guard for males. You can't compete without this equipment.

Food isn't available at the venue, bring supplies with you to avoid needing to leave the venue and possibly missing your division.

Spectators may need cash for the entry fee.

Everyone has worked hard to prepare, the day will be long but I encourage you all to stay until our last competitor.

If you have any spare seats in your car, please comment below. If you're driving solo, please comment below to see if we can consolidate cars.

Any questions please let me know.

See you there! OSU 👊

Two weeks until the tournament people - make every effort to attend training sessions to be your best on the day 💪

In light of a busy May, we are postponing the mother's day class to another time. This weekend is critical training time for the junior competitors that we need to prioritise.

Stay tuned for a new mother's day class date, we hope you enjoy the day with your mum's.

The grading is also only 4 weeks away - you can never be too prepared so make the most of available classes, you'll regret it if you don't!

We're now into week 3 of the term, if you haven't yet paid your fees please do so asap.

OSU 👊