Moreland Shotokan Karate

Attending the SKIF International Seminar in Ota-ku Tokyo Japan has been an extraordinary experience. Training alongside our SKIF family from around the world — with 29 countries represented and a strong team of 27 from Australia — was something truly special.

A huge congratulations to the three Australians who stepped up for their Dan examinations and all passed — a fantastic achievement and a proud moment for our country. 🇦🇺🥋

A very special shoutout to my longest-serving student, Athaide. Sienna started her karate journey with me at just 4½ years old — my youngest student at the time — and now, at 18, has successfully passed her Nidan grading. I couldn’t be prouder as a Sensei.

As many of you know, many begin their karate journey, but few show the dedication, perseverance, and resilience to see it through. Sienna, you’ve put in all the hard work over the years, and this achievement is so well deserved.

I’d also like to recognise Zadeh on grading to 6th Dan, and Sensei Tim Stephenson achieving 7th Dan — truly remarkable accomplishments and the pinnacle of years of dedication. Something to be incredibly proud of.

Now it’s time to enjoy it all — relax, take it in, and make the most of the rest of Japan knowing what you’ve achieved. A truly proud moment 🙏

Congratulations to everyone who graded on Saturday, 13 December!
You should all be very proud of your efforts and your achievements. Every student showed true karate spirit, giving 100% effort throughout the grading. Your discipline, focus, and hard training clearly paid off — well done to you all.

To those who did not achieve a successful result this time: do not be discouraged. This is not a failure, but part of your journey. Keep training, stay committed, and show perseverance. With continued effort and determination, your time will come. Never give up — true karate is built on resilience. Oss! 🥋
Moreland Shotokan Karate

Congratulations to all Moreland Shotokan Karate students who graded on Saturday, 28th of June.

MORELAND SHOTOKAN KARATE is offering 5 FREE Karate lessons to see if you enjoy Karate as much as we do!

Offer valid for 5-8 year olds at the Broadmeadows community Hub!
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Go to www.shotokankarate.com.au for further information about our karate style and association 🥋👊🥊

Thank you to all the officials and the volunteers that helped made this a successful tournament 🙌💕🥇🙏👍

Thank you to all the students who competed today congratulations to all those who received a 🥇🥈🥉

Congratulations to all those who participated and received an achievement award. award 🎗️

Always remember it’s not about whether you win or lose it’s always about your participation putting yourself out there getting out of your comfort zone facing the challenges, feeling the fear but having the courage to do it anyway!!

sensei and I are super proud of you all, for giving your best efforts!!!
What a great achievement!!!

Thank you to all the parents and supporters for attending the Moreland Dojo club tournament! Events like this can only happen with your participation and encouragement.

Pablo and I are blessed 😇 to have such great wonderful members and we are proud to be a part of this community and we hope that you enjoy Karate as much as we do!

Thank you for a wonderful turnout and we look forward to next year’s club championships leading up to the national championships!

Thank you. Have a great weekend.! 👍🙏🥊🥇🥈🥉

What a great turnout for our first Club Championships at Greater Beveridge Community Centre on Saturday.

All of the Moreland Shotokan members came together with a total of 75 competitors in 28 divisions.

I would like to thank Shihan Gery, SKIA President Jeremy de Vos and Sensei Paul for attending and helping us run the tournament successfully.

Also to my Tullamarine students Sempei Yasmine Athaide, Sienna, Chris, Adrian Portelli for judging the events.

Special thanks for the parents who assisted in marshalling and officiating this tournament. Without you guys we couldn’t have run it. You guys were amazing!!!

Thanks to Jessica Ciccosillo (paramedic), who volunteered in case there were any accidents. Fortunately, there was nothing to serious.

Thank you to all the parents who came to watch their children, for many their first competition in the Karate journey.

Lastly, but not least I would like to thank my partner Sempei Laurel for her tireless efforts in supporting me run our amazing club and making it a success.

Feeling blessed 😇
Oss

Congratulations to all the students who graded at Kalkallo dojo on Saturday 29th April. Well done to all, keep up the effort and commitment and you will reap the rewards.

Special thanks to Sensei Jeremy de Vos and Sensei Paul Dainty for their tireless assistance on the day. Much appreciated OSS