Redlands Kids Karate: Personal Development & Self Defence
This page contains videos and pictures of our students & class information
Josh, loves training Caitlin with Sensei Jacob being congratulated
Patrick McCarthy 8th Dan after successfully grading
The Redlands Karate Dojo is a leading traditional karate dojo in the Redland Bayside Area, South of Brisbane teaching Japanese and Okinawan karate. We offer Practical Self Defence, Personal Development, Fitness & Fun, Traditional and Sports Karate and Kata applications at a very high level.
Our kid’s classes are a lot of fun where real karate is taught as well as self defence and life skills.Whether you have trained before or this is your first time trying martial arts, here is your chance to come along and train in a friendly environment with like minded people where you can develop:
Self Confidence Respect for Others Conflict Management ( Bullying )
Patience Goal Setting Discpline Self Control
Challenge Yourself Develop Strength in mind and body
Student of the month - Joshua Clay, age 7
Joshua Clay is the student of the month for August. He conducts himself very well in class, showing all the right edicate. His spirit in the way he trains is excellent. He always has a look of determination on his face and if not that, it is a nice smile.
Character development in kids is very important. Joshua has received favourable comments on his behaviour at school and from his parents.
Well done
Videos of our students in classes & gradings:
Video 10: Karate belt test April 2007 featuring: Jacob Corry, Sarah Robertson, Caitlin Edwards, Jared Leblang, Georgia Robertson, Decklin Rix and Amy Robertson
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The Redlands Karate Dojo has unique programs that use personal development tools and the Martial Arts to improve stable emotion, discpline, good decision-making, and team-oriented behaviour.
Two key themes are:
1. Fun oriented Self-Defence
2. Development of character and self confidence
While participating in our classes is both healthy and fun, students will be learning important lessons in values and respect that will shape how they view the world around them. Our unique program emphasizes the importance of avoiding confrontations through conflict management, and confident stable emotion. Classes are structured emphasizing small, realistic goals that every student can achieve. Should the need ever arise; students will have the foundation to defend themselves from violence.
At the end of each school term we give students the opportunity to test for certification in:
* Karate Basics
* Applications
* Moving Combinations
* Self Defence
* Kata
* Sparring ( above orange belt )
* Fitness
* Personal Development ( improvements in behavior at home, school and in the dojo )
This provides students with a challenging goal to strive for during the term. Students who pass the test will receive a grading certificate and their appropriate belt.
Keep in mind that gradings are considered to be a very special event for this Dojo. Grades are not awarded lightly and so they are a real achievement when you attain them.
Corner of Cleveland-Redland Bay Road and Island Outlook Avenue,
Thornlands, Queensland 4164
Australia
Entry to car park is from Island Outlook Ave
The Dojo (training hall) is next to Bay FM radio station
Tuesday & Thursday Nights
Junior Class 5:30pm – 6:30pm
(7 to 12 year olds + Mum and/or Dads welcome)
Senior Class 6:30pm – 8:00pm
(Adults and advanced Juniors)
Training Fees $56 per month ($7 a class)
FIRST WEEK FREE
Our training hall in Redlands
Dojo Etiquette
Dojo etiquette is a tradition which has been passed down for many years. Dojo etiquette are the rules by which karate practioners are to conduct themselves. By having these rules, karate as a whole, is brought up to a higher level of respect. Most styles have some form of dojo etiquette. Listed below are the rules by which we should conduct ourselves.
Always bow before entering and leaving class.
Always be respectful of your sensei and sempai.
If your late, be sure to bow in before participating in class activities.
When called to line up, always respond by saying "HAI" and quickly line up by rank.
When called upon in class to assist the instructor, always respond with "HAI" and then bow to the instructor before and after the demonstration.
Never argue or make excuses for mistakes.
When straightening your Gi, always turn around and face the back of the class.
Always remain focused and alert.
When the instructor yells "Yame" that means that you stop what you are doing immediately.
Try not to talk or be disruptive when your instructor is teaching.
When bowing to a person of a higher rank, be sure to bow with yours eyes looking down. Looking at your sempai in the eyes means you do not trust them and is disrespectful.
Always keep your Gi clean and tidy.
Always respect the Dojo (hall) and the people in it.
Sensei John Bartholomay Sensei Victor Young Sensei John Sells
7th Dan Shito-Ryu 7th Dan Shotokan 8th Dan Shito-Ryu
All four Sensei sat on the grading panel for my fourth Dan.
Instructor Qualifications and Profile
Sensei Garry Edwards (pictured above with Sensei Bartholomay , Sensei Victor and Sensei Jason & Sensei Sells) has:
* completed a level one coaching course.
* Current Blue Card and First Aid qualifications.
* Training for 20+ years gaining experience from the USA, Japan, Canada and Australia.
* Achieved the rank of 4th Degree Black Belt.
* Been teaching self defense & karate at various dojo`s since 1991.
Sensei Garry is a 4th Dan and has been training for 20+ years, teaching since 1991 and has spent time training under Sensei like Patrick McCarthy, John Sells, Victor Young, John Bartholomay, Ben Otake and Tak Kubota who are all outstanding martial artist. He has competed at all levels in both points full contact fighting winning a world title in 1991 in points and third at the worlds full contact Koshiki titles in 1994. This has seen him train and compete in Japan, Australia, America and Canada, studying the traditional style of Shito-Ryu with influences from Shotokan, Goju and Okinawan styles.
We have a great support network with 8th dans in Japan, United States and Australia who sit on our grading panels, run seminars and attend our camps.
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Member Comments
The kids look great!!! Wonderful idea student of the month, can't wait to see who is up next month. What an inspiring page.
Comment by: Leah Posted: 02/05/2007 18:51:00
Sensei Victor and I watched this from California - both he and I were impressed especiallly with the kids blocking your attacks. It is section of the test with real value. Jason Armstrong, 6th Dan.
