Australian Shukokai Karate Do Renmei

It is a wonderful day to celebrate all the incredible men who make a difference in our lives. 🥋🩵

To all the fathers, stepdads, grandfathers, and mentor figures who show up every single day, thank you for your love, patience, quiet sacrifices and guidance. We are so incredibly grateful for you.

Today we celebrate the dads of Australian Shukokai Karate. Happy Father's Day! 💙🥋

Last night was our 2nd Black Belt Class for 2026, and what an awesome night of training, learning and sharing!

It was fantastic to have Sensei Darryl Thornton, along with some of his top students, join us at the Australian Shukokai Karate Dojo in Dandenong.

A huge well done to everyone who turned up, trained hard and embraced the opportunity to learn and develop together. 👊

A very special thank you to Sensei Darryl and his group for making the trip and sharing the knowledge and experience he continues to bring back from Japan through his ongoing training with Hanshi and Shihan Steve.

These sessions are a great reminder that as martial artists, we never stop learning, growing and challenging ourselves.

An awesome night of Shukokai, great people and even better training 💛🖤💛

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible athletes, coaches, families, friends, referees, volunteers and first aiders for helping make our tribute so beautiful and meaningful.

A special thank you to Karate Victoria President Muzzafer for your endless support, our bagpiper Richard, whose moving performance helped us honour Sensei Alan, our DJ Blair for providing the music throughout the day, the Adidas team for supporting our athletes with their equipment stall and Barry for capturing the day with his wonderful photographs that will help preserve these special memories.

We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to Sensei Alan’s beautiful family, Kirsty and Martha, for attending this very special event. Your presence meant so much to our entire Shukokai community, and it was a privilege to honour his legacy alongside you.

This year holds a very special significance. Twenty years without Sensei Alan, and on Saturday, we would have celebrated what would have been his 80th birthday.

Today, we remember a man who was noble, honest, admirable and deeply respected. A man whose strength, kindness and unwavering belief in others helped shape the people and the karate community we are today.

As we remember him, we also remind ourselves to live by the values he embodied — integrity, passion, dedication and unwavering commitment.

We are who we are because of his strength, his kindness and the foundations he built. His influence continues to guide us, inspire us and live on through every student, coach and family who carries the spirit of Shukokai forward.

20 years may have passed, but we miss him dearly. His legacy will always live on. ❤️

Remembering Sensei Alan Murdoch — 1946–2006

We look forward to seeing you all at the 2027 Alan Murdoch Open. 💛🖤💛

This is a wonderful and well-deserved recognition. It is not just an appointment, but a journey built on dedication, passion, commitment and an unwavering belief and genuine care you have for the development of athletes — both on and off the tatami.

Congratulations on your appointment as Assistant National Coach for Australian Karate and best wishes on the beginning of another exciting chapter. 🇦🇺

Karate Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Kit Fullinfaw as Assistant National Veteran Coach, joining our National Coaching Team.

The appointment recognises Kit’s experience as both an athlete and coach, including national-level competition experience across Kata and Kumite, together with coaching involvement at state level.

Working alongside the National Veteran Coach and broader National Coaching Team, the role will focus on:

• Supporting the preparation and development of our Veteran athletes
• Assisting at national training activities, camps and designated events
• Providing competition coaching and athlete support at approved national and international events
• Supporting both Kata and Kumite athletes where required
• Working collaboratively with coaches, team management and support personnel

This appointment represents another important step in strengthening Karate Australia’s National Veteran program and the support provided to our athletes.

Congratulations Kit and welcome to the National Coaching Team! 🇦🇺

I am incredibly proud to announce that six members of Australian Shukokai Karate have been selected to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Karate Championships in Scotland! 🥋🇦🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

To represent your country on the international stage is a tremendous honour, and we couldn’t be prouder of each of you.

We are behind you every step of the way!

Tahnysha Theodore
Alexander Vetrisano
Shaenyce Theodore
Yvette Stolk
Lilia Cajar-Robinson
Gabriel Cajar-Robinson


http://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online

DRAWS & SCHEDULE RELEASED
The draws and schedule have now been released. We sincerely apologise for the delay and thank you for your patience and understanding.

🕊️ TRIBUTE – 10:00AM
At 10:00am, we will pause to pay tribute and honour a great man whose legacy continues to inspire so many within our karate community.

PLEASE NOTE – EARLY START FOR DEVELOPMENT - Please ensure you check the schedule carefully and arrive with plenty of time to prepare.

We look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow for what promises to be a fantastic day of competition, friendship and celebration of karate.

Good luck to all competitors! 🥋💛🖤

With competition day just two weeks away, make sure to submit your entry before they close on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026. Do not miss your chance to take part in this wonderful event.

https://www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online/index.php

We are excited to be hosting the Alan Murdoch Open!

This year marks 20 years since the passing of Sensei Alan Murdoch. His legacy continues to inspire us every day, and we are proud to honour a man whose strength, passion, leadership and kindness helped shape so many lives. We are who we are today because of the values he instilled in us, and his legacy will always live on.

🔥 ENTRIES OPEN – 1 AUGUST 2026 - via www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online

📅 Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026
📍 Venue: Gloria Pyke Netball Complex, Dandenong

Entry Fees
🥋 $80 – First Event
🥋 $15 – Each Subsequent Event

✅ Elite and Development Divisions

🥊 Senior Mixed Team Kumite
• Teams of 3 (2 males and 1 female)
• Gather your mates – you don’t have to be from the same dojo
• $45 per team

We look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, officials and supporters from across Australia for another outstanding day of competition as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Sensei Alan Murdoch.

And they are off ✈️ 🇹🇭

Join us in wishing Tahnysha, Shaenyce and Alex the absolute best of luck as they make their way to take on the international competition in Thailand! 🥋

Representing Shukokai and their country on the international stage is an incredible achievement, and we will be cheering loudly!!

ENTRIES ARE NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🥋🏆

The wait is over! Entries for the Alan Murdoch Open are now officially open.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing tournament. Whether you’re stepping onto the tatami for the first time or you’re an experienced competitor, there’s a division for you!

👊 Elite Divisions
👊 Development Divisions

Register now via: www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online

Secure your place today—don’t leave it until the last minute. We can’t wait to see you on Sunday, 30th August for an incredible day of competition!

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We are excited to be hosting the Alan Murdoch Open!

This year marks 20 years since the passing of Sensei Alan Murdoch. His legacy continues to inspire us every day, and we are proud to honour a man whose strength, passion, leadership and kindness helped shape so many lives. We are who we are today because of the values he instilled in us, and his legacy will always live on.

🔥 ENTRIES OPEN – 1 AUGUST 2026 - via www.sportdata.org/karate/set-online

📅 Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026
📍 Venue: Gloria Pyke Netball Complex, Dandenong

Entry Fees
🥋 $80 – First Event
🥋 $15 – Each Subsequent Event

✅ Elite and Development Divisions

🥊 Senior Mixed Team Kumite
• Teams of 3 (2 males and 1 female)
• Gather your mates – you don’t have to be from the same dojo
• $45 per team

We look forward to welcoming athletes, coaches, officials and supporters from across Australia for another outstanding day of competition as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Sensei Alan Murdoch.

Australian Shukokai Karate is about so much more than kicking and punching. We help children develop the confidence, resilience, and life skills they need to succeed both on and off the mats.

Special Introductory Offer
3 Weeks of Training + a FREE Uniform for just $59.95!

Our classes focus on:
👊 Self Defence
👊 Discipline
👊 Coordination
👊 Focus
👊 Flexibility

Come and experience the difference for yourself.

📞 Call today to book your child’s FREE trial session: 0425 117 005 or 0404 838 197