JKS Karate Gympie

Colour belt grading to finish off the year. Well done everyone.

Good training today from the brown belts. Next stop Shodan! 🥋

Attention Shotokan Karateka,

Join our upcoming seminar with 4 x WKF Kata World Champion, Koji Arimoto Sensei, JKS 5th Dan.

An open seminar for all grades will be held on Saturday 11th October in Gympie. Cost is $60pp.

To register;
please apply by email or messenger by 5th October.

Masao Kagawa is a renowned karate master and the current Chief Instructor of the Japan Karate Shoto-Renmei (JKS). Born in 1959 in Osaka, Japan, Kagawa began training in karate at 17. He later joined the Japan Karate Association (JKA) and trained under Tetsuhiko Asai.

Kagawa is a multiple-time Kata and Kumite world champion and has played a significant role in promoting traditional Shotokan karate globally. He succeeded Asai as the head of the JKS and continues to teach and coach karate, emphasizing the importance of movement, hips, and control in techniques.

Treasure land 👊

Karate is one of the most important sports, not just for self-defense, but also for its numerous physical, psychological, and social benefits, including:

🥋 Physical Benefits:
• Strengthens muscles and improves fitness.
• Increases flexibility and improves balance.
• Develops speed and precision in movement.
• Improves breathing and blood circulation.
• Maintains a healthy weight and burns calories.

🧠 Psychological Benefits:
• Builds self-confidence and strong character.
• Controls anger and actions.
• Teaches patience and discipline.
• Improves focus and reaction time.

🤝 Social and Educational Benefits:
• Teaches respect for others and adherence to ethics and rules.
• Builds a spirit of cooperation and sportsmanship.
• Raise children with discipline and responsibility.

Our deepest condolences to JKS SA and Norman Shihans family and friends.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Shihan Norman Robinson.
He passed away peacefully early this morning.

Shihan Norman was a true icon. A mentor, leader, and friend whose influence extended far beyond the dojo. His passion for karate, his wisdom, and his generous spirit lit up every room and touched countless lives across South Africa and the world.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his beloved wife Sally, his children Joanne, Tina, Garth, and Mark, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the entire Robinson family. May you find comfort in the cherished memories and strength in the love that surrounds you.

Shihan, your legacy will live on in all of us.
Oss. 🕊️

We have a new Brown Belt at the club! Congratulations Oscar on passing your 3rd Kyu test 😁

Looking for a new activity this term? Come and try Karate! 1 month free for new members.
Adult classes and PT sessions available too.

Today’s Black Belt syllabus class 😁

Congratulations to these juniors on their successful belt grading! 😁

Daylily Yoga opening soon. Please call or message for more information.

Great effort from everyone in today’s junior class. Keep up the great work!! 👊🏻😁