Karate Community

25/08/2026

Thanks for all the constructive feedback from my last video.

This post covers some of the sentiments about the height of the subject's attack and multiple attacks.
This footage was taken from a seminar focused on presenting "sparring methods" for kumite.
For those seated behind the "street effectiveness" keyboard, or those wanting follow-up strategies, that's another video for another time. Stay tuned...

Keep the feedback coming, karate community.
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18/08/2026

Practice it slow until it's smooth, then fast is natural and efficient.

16/08/2026

12/08/2026

"Hey, Pete, WATER you doing"?
"Trying to practice the Naifanchi kata"
"Just go with the flow, man"!
"But training DEEP-ENDS my understanding of karate".
💥💦..
More like Nai-FUN-chi 🧔‍♂️🥋👍💧

08/08/2026

Because sensei just wanna have fun 🤣🥋👍

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04/08/2026

Confession time...

We call ourselves "Goju-Ryu Karate"... but that's only part of the story.

The truth is that what we practice is the Goju Kensha system developed by the late Ohtsuka Tadahiko O'Sensei (1940–2012).

If you've ever watched us perform kata and thought, "That looks a little different to other Goju-Ryu schools," you were absolutely right.

Classical Goju-Ryu is built around twelve traditional kata. Through decades of dedicated research into the origins and evolution of karate, Ohtsuka O'Sensei carefully refined aspects of these forms while incorporating kata and kihon from other complementary defensive arts. His intention was never change for the sake of change, but to deepen understanding of karate's rich heritage and to ensure its continued strength and vitality for future generations.

Goju Kensha is a distinct branch of Japanese/Okinawan Goju-Ryu. It retains the philosophy of blending hard and soft, while placing particular emphasis on circular movement, practical application, and a broader exploration of karate's historical influences.

Our keiko (training) includes intensive study of:
• Naha-te – Goju-Ryu and Aragaki-Ryu
• Shuri-te – Shorin-Ryu
• Hakutsuru Ken – White Crane Chinese Boxing
• Nei Chia – Internal Chinese Arts

Innovation within a traditional martial art is not something to be taken lightly. Australia's most prominent Goju Kenshaka, Hanshi James Sumarac of Goju Ryu Kakurin Kan Karate Do International, cautioned against altering or creating kata without exceptional knowledge and purpose, writing in his book 'Winds of Tradition, Volume 3 (1999)':

"This type of innovation is safe only in the hands of a talented, intelligent, well-researched and creative teacher, which I consider Ohtsuka Tadahiko to be."

We remain proud of our Goju-Ryu roots, but we are equally proud to preserve and pass on the unique legacy of Goju Kensha. Understanding where our karate comes from helps us appreciate not only what we practice, but why we practice it.

Tradition is not preserved by standing still. It is preserved through careful study, honest understanding, and respectful transmission.

I will follow this post up with an introduction to the three main influences of Tadahiko Ohtsuka that facilitated the creation of his Goju Kensha School.

31/07/2026

A couple of Sundays ago, I presented at the Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate & Kobudo AFTK QLD seminar where I shared kumite-ho: basic sparring methods.

This presentation explored the binary nature of combat and created a simple blueprint for action. These four sets of five techniques (eight sets if you like ambidexterity 😎🥋) focus on two key principles:
1. Evasive angular movement for power generation through your opponent.
2. Blocking and countering in one smooth action.

This seminar focused on two-person drills in a traditional budo format and concluded with free-form yawara kumite to explore implementing these strategies in a spontaneous environment while breaking the paradigm of rules and restrictions.

22/07/2026

FINAL CALL 📢

This is your last chance to secure your place at Combat Collective!

If you've been thinking about joining us, now's the time. This Sunday, martial artists and newcomers alike will come together for a unique day of learning, movement and community.

Combat Collective brings together three experienced instructors from Karate, Filipino Martial Arts (Eskrima), and Hung Gar Kung Fu to explore the shared principles that unite all effective martial arts. Whether you're looking to broaden your skills, experience something new, or simply enjoy a great day of training, we'd love to see you there.

Event Details
📅 Sunday, 26 July 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Doors open at 9:45 AM)
📍 Cooroy Memorial Hall
23 Maple Street, Cooroy

Beginners or experienced practitioners all welcome. (13yo+)

Reply here or DM Karate Community for more information.
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Sunshine Coast Eskrima

10/07/2026

Resistance band for karate training

24/06/2026

On Sunday 19th June, Karate Community will be collaborating two other karate-enthusiasts at the Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate & Kobudo AFTK Queensland Seminar series.

Peter sensei will be presenting kumite-ho: basic sparring methods. This presentation explores the binary nature of combat and creates a simple blueprint for action.
These 4 sets of 5 techniques [8 sets if you like ambidexterity 😎🥋] focus on two key principles:
1. Evasive Angular movement for power generation through your opponent
2. Blocking and countering in one smooth action.

This seminar with focus on 2 person drills in a traditional budo format, and conclude with free-form yawara kumite to explore implementing these strategies in a spontaneous environment .



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