Hoshindo Karate

Great days at the . A fabulous weekend of training for the instructors of , working to bring the best of Gojuryu Karate to you. Thanks to and Glenn Stephenson for his tireless work.

Guardian Girls Karate Instructor Certification Course for female black belts held on International Women’s Day 💪🥋
Delivered in Australia by Liz Mahler, who has played a key role in developing the GGK syllabus.
This WKF led international initiative, is being rolled out by National Federations world-wide, empowering women to combat gender-based violence through Karate-based self-defense training.
For more information on the program check out https://guardiangirls.org and https://guardiangirlskarate.com.au

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✅ Registrations Are Now Open! 🥋

Get ready for the Karate Queensland Cup!

Join us on Saturday, 21st March at Nissan Arena,
📍 590 Mains Road, Nathan.

Don’t miss your chance to compete, gain experience, and be part of one of Queensland’s key karate events of the year.

👉 Register now and secure your spot!

https://www.karateqld.com/tournament-registration-2/

The Hoshindo women joining other Seiwakai karateka for a weekend of in depth training and connections.

🔥 🥋S.I.W.B – Australia’s First Seiwakai Female-Only Seminar 🔥🥋
Friday night session complete and what an incredible start! So much shared knowledge, support, and strong spirit on the mats, exactly what this seminar is all about.
We’re proud to be hosting this historic weekend at Karate Academy Sydney, bringing women together to train, learn, and grow within Seiwakai.
And guess what… it’s not too late to join us!
https://www.karateacademysydney.com.au/news-events/

Last weekend a few of our Hoshindo Women travelled to Sydney to teach and participate in the first Women and Girls Seiwakai International Women’s seminar. Organised by Janine Boothroyd Shihan 5th Dan and joined by Malwina Martin Shihan 6th Dan, it was a weekend of learning and camaraderie!!
Next year this will be held in Brisbane so watch this space!!

Congratulations to Luis for a huge day at the QLD state championships!
As the sole entry from our club, Luis scored:

Gold in kyu grade kata
Bronze in black belt kata
Silver in kyu grade veteran kumite
Bronze in black belt veteran kumite

Fabulous effort from mr enthusiasm!
Congratulations

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🔥 KQ Kumite Development Seminars 🔥
Take your kumite to the next level with two high‑intensity sessions led by Yosuke Abe, the current All Japan Open Kumite Champion!
📅 Saturday 28 February & Sunday 1 March
⏰ 2:00pm – 5:00pm (both days)
📍 AAMA Dojo, Carsons Lane Mt Gravatt
💲 $50 per session or $80 for both
These seminars are designed for KQ members who are serious about improving their kumite skills.
Suitable for Cadets, Juniors, U21 and Seniors.
This is an incredible opportunity to train with one of the world’s top athletes — don’t miss it!
👍 Limited spots. Register now.

https://www.jotform.com/form/260288459487878

*UPDATED Dates January 17, 2026

Japan 2026 – Save the Dates

Seiwakai & JKF Goju Kai Training

🥋 Seiwakai Seminar – Japan

August 19, 20 & 21 – Training

August 22 – Rest Day 😴

August 23, 24 & 25 – Training

August 25 – Early finish with Dan Testing & Seiwakai Party

🚄 August 26 – Travel Day to Yokohama

🥋 JKF Goju Kai Seminar – Yokohama, Japan

August 27 & 28 – Seminar

August 28 – Shinsa

August 29 & 30 – Tournament

This can’t be true! 🤣🤣

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Lovely expression of internal power. Watched the nuanced control

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