23/08/2026
Congratulations to all that graded today - excellent standard shown by all to get your new belts!!
Special shout-out to Andrew getting his Shodan Ho! Very difficult belt grading that tests you and takes you to the limit, you stepped up and did a great job…. Well done.
Thanks to Sempai Corey for coming in under the weather to do Andrew’s Yuksuku’s! Also sorting the trainings etc in my absence and personal training!!
Thanks Sempai Bella for sorting the morning and assist in everyone’s progression leading up to the grading - always offering support and showing great leadership to all at trainings.
Final note - thanks to Sempai Dylan for partnering up to get me across the line after a very long journey to Shodan!
Looking forward to seeing all get to that level and beyond…
Dai Sempai Damien
20/08/2026
Big day at the MKA-Echunga Dojo on Sunday, make sure your there on time, and you will need:
🥋Washed ironed gi.
🥋Protective gear.
🥋Grading approval form.
🥋Water bottle.
🥋Positive can do attitude 😎
Registration starts at 8.30am till 9.15am, report to your instructor on arrival to check in and we kick off 9.30 sharp!
Spectators welcome.
Good luck everyone, I look forward to seeing you on the matt.
18/08/2026
Final week before grading, congratulations to all who have been nominated, looks like another big day taking shape. For all those who did not make nomination the December grading will be here before you know it. Good luck everyone and I look forward to see you this Sunday at the MKA-Echunga Dojo 🥋😎🥋😎
15/05/2026
See you all tomorrow, remember the grading is at Wynn Vale not Valley View.
11/05/2026
Hi all, there is a last minute grading venue change, sorry for the late notice but a window was broken at the Valley View School, its being fixed this Saturday (grading day) because it contains asbestos no-one is allowed on site during the repairs.
We are moving the grading to the Wynn Vale Dojo instead, same time different dojo, please spread the word!
MKA Wynn Vale 17/19 Sunnybrook Dr, Wynn Vale SA 5127
01/02/2026
Feels like a long time between kicks!!
Classes back from Monday this week!!
Hope you enjoyed the break and keen to get back for 26!!!
08/12/2025
Great little Wrap up for 2025!!!
Hope you all had fun at the Games & Pizza Night. Hoping the overload of sugar hasn’t caused issues 😆
Everyone did well this year and look forward to seeing continuing improvements next year…
Congrates to those that got a small award - difficult to pick!!
Have a safe & great Chrissie/NY, see you back Next Year!
07/12/2025
Congrats to all that graded today.
Very proud to see everyone perform well.
Big shout out to Darren as received his Shodan Ho (Probo Black Belt).
Is a brutal grading and those that have suceeded it know! Great job.
Great to see the whites get a coloured belt, a big step in their journey and look forward to seeing the growth.
See all kids tomorrow night for a breakup games night…
Dai Sempai Damo & Sempai Corey
Thanks to Sempai Dylan, Sempai Bella, Andrew & Matt to take the time to come out and assist in the day.
05/12/2025
We are good to go for Sunday, itinerary below.
Don't forget you will need to bring:
✅ Protective gear.
✅ Clean ironed gi.
✅ Signed grading approval form.
✅ Drink bottle.
✅ Positive can do attitude!
Report to your instructor when you arrive to be checked in.
Hydrate well prior to grading, carb loading for the tougher gradings, and we shall see you on the matt, looking forward to it.