29/09/2026
🥋 EVERY MARTIAL ARTIST HAS A STORY…
Meet Xaviar Thompson, Xavier has come a long way since joining Chito Ryu, continuing to develop his focus, discipline, skill and overall leadership skills. A clever and witty individual with a bright future ahead of him.
🔥 What first got you started in martial arts?
I used to never really fit in into primary school as it wasn't really connected with me so I searched elsewhere where after going through a few different sports (one of my biggest was swimming at around 2 years) I eventually found Gold Coast Chito Ryu Karate, which for the past 4 years training here has been some of the most fun times of my life.
💭 What was your biggest fear walking into your first class?
One of the most common fears that I experienced when entering my first class was the fear of being judged. All these new people, new place, it can be overwhelming, so settling in after a few classes would have to be one of the biggest fears that I overcame at this dojo.
🥋 What’s one moment in training you’ll never forget?
I'll never forget when the kids' karate techniques improved throughout their training from when they started to where they are now, and that I was there to help them along their journey.
💪 What challenge have you overcome through martial arts?
I've overcame the challenge of not only being judged (as extreme as before) but also the challenge of aiding others in leadership and guiding them throughout their own challenges.
👊 Who has had the biggest impact on your journey so far?
I feel like it was a mix of everybody coming together as one big community, like a family and making these meaningful connections, that was what helped me persevere forward and to continue to train hard while also having fun along the way.
🏆 What achievement are you most proud of (big or small)?
One of my biggest achievements would have to be how far I've come in Kobujyutsu when starting from a very low age & belt.
🧠 How has martial arts changed you outside the dojo?
Martial arts has taught me a lot of patience, and to keep going no matter what.
⏳ What keeps you coming back week after week?
I come back every week for the friends and community as well as to let loose of outside life whether theirs any worries or something heavy on my shoulder and I can just forget about it and train hard with others.
🎯 What’s your next goal in your training?
My next goal will have to be improving my kumite skills and confidence when fighting, as well as continuing through my Kobujyutsu ranks.
❤️ What does martial arts mean to you?
Martial arts isn't really just self defense but its really about the discipline and skills you learn and can adapt into life, whether that's mentally or physically while also maintaining a family of friends and peers along the way.
🎥 What is your favourite martial arts movie?
The Karate kid (1984)
Did you have any experience in martial arts before joining Chito Ryu Karate Do?
No
