Seishikan Karate Mount Gambier

A big welcome to Hudson Von Stanke (front), the 4th generation of his family to train under Phil Shihan (back left) and Alba Shihan.

Hudson’s great-grandfather, John Von Stanke, started training in 1980, followed by his grandfather, Wade Von Stanke (back right), in 1985 and finally his father, Ethan Von Stanke, in the early 2003.

What a special tradition to be a part of!

Karate kicks off again tomorrow night following the two week break for the school holidays.

Junior class starts tomorrow, Monday, April 27, at 5pm, followed by senior class at 6pm.

On Thursday, April 30, senior class will start at 5:30pm.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Shihan Derek Martin from Salisbury Karate Club with Shihan Phil Bates

Ballarat Goju Ryu Karate Club with Shihan Phil Bates

Adelaide Hill Karate school with Shihan Phil Bates

Seishikan Karate Mount Gambier school with Shihan Phil Bates and Shihan Alba Kraatz

What a wonderful three days! Thank to everyone who attended our 2025 karate camp in Kongorong, especially appreciative to all those who travelled from the Adelaide Hills, Salisbury and Ballarat. A fantastic effort by all those involved. I was especially impressed by the effort put it during the grading. Look forward to another excellent camp next year!

Once again, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended last weekend's 50th anniversary celebration dinner. A special shout out to those who travelled from Adelaide, Mount Barker, Ballarat and Melbourne to attend - the time and effort is greatly appreciated. It was fantastic to see catch up with past and current students alike and to share some of the history of our school - Phil Shihan

Click the link below to download the professional photos taken on the night:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mmeXuNwCYNTHo4bT8

Don’t forget the first training session of our children’s beginners course starts tonight at 5pm at the Mount Gambier Senior Citizens Clubrooms at 42 James St, Mount Gambier.

The beginners course is open to children from 6-12 years old and costs an upfront fee of $40 and is a great way of growing your child’s confidence, increasing their skills and expanding their social circle.

For more information contact Shihan Phil Bates on 0413 183 928.

Can’t wait to see you there!

Don’t forget the first training session of our children’s beginners course starts this coming Monday, August 19 at 5pm at the Mount Gambier Senior Citizens Clubrooms at 42 James St, Mount Gambier.

The beginners course is open to children from 6-12 years old and costs an upfront fee of $40 and is a great way of growing your child’s confidence, increasing their skills and expanding their social circle.

For more information contact Shihan Phil Bates on 0413 183 928.

Can’t wait to see you there!