This page was created to keep club members and others interested in Kyokushin karate up to date with the latest information on this club.
11/06/2026
Shihan Graham and sempai Pam from the Geelong Dojo visited us and trained alongside us on the mats. Training together with members from other dojos is a truly valuable experience. Sharing the same training space and working up a sweat together naturally brings people closer and strengthens mutual respect and connection. We are grateful for these opportunities to connect through karate.
Thank you for coming Shihan & sempai ! Osu🥋😀👊
2026 June Grading (junior sparring)
06/06/2026
Today, our Junior Grading (morning) and Senior Grading (afternoon) were held.
A grading is not determined solely by performance on the day. Throughout regular training, students are continuously observed by the Shihan, and only those who have demonstrated the required standard are invited to take on the challenge of grading.
There were probably days when you did not feel like training and only came to the dojo because your mum or dad encouraged you to come. Take a moment to appreciate and thank those who have supported you along the way.
Congratulations to everyone who graded today. For those who were not grading this time, or for those striving for even greater goals, let us continue training together and taking the next steps on our karate journey.
We were also honoured to have Shihan Graham and Sensei Pam from the Geelong Dojo attend and observe the Senior Grading, making the day even more memorable.
Osu! Shihan Wayne
3rd kyu - Bill Pomeroy
4th kyu - Daniel Pomeroy, Noah Keino, Andy Fletcher
5th kyu - Mariz Fletcher, Jessica Chrystal, Blake Chrystal, Andrys Kehres
6th kyu - Sitanan Patullo, Lachlan Forster, Austin Patullo,Troy Patullo
7th kyu - Seth Hudson
8th kyu - David Vallance, Barry Humphries, Jackson Lippiatt
9th kyu - Wyatt Johnson
10th kyu - Richard Davidson, Yali Hu, Bobby Williamson, Esmay Williamson, Hudson Davies, Mia Davidson, George Wellington, Jude Vanderpoel, Jasper Espina, Ryan Ahangama, Harper Kirkman, Iva Wilmot, Brodie Thompson
Congratulations everyone!
🥋 EOFY Appeal – Help More Kids Experience Karate
For some families, the cost of sport is simply part of life.
For others, it's the reason their children miss out on the opportunity to participate.
This End of Financial Year, your tax-deductible donation can help remove financial barriers and give local families the chance to be part of our karate community.
Karate is more than just a sport. It helps students build:
✅ Health and fitness
✅ Strength and coordination
✅ Mental wellbeing
✅ Discipline and focus
✅ Confidence and resilience
Every donation, big or small, helps support students to train, grow, and thrive both on and off the dojo floor.
Donate before June 30 and make a lasting difference in a young person's life.
Contact Shihan Wayne Hinschen 0407139083
[email protected]
Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to belong, learn, and succeed.
30/05/2026
🔱 FAMILY SPOTLIGHT 🔱 – KEHRES FAMILY –
The Kehres family (Brian & Anne-Marie) has been part of our dojo community since 2015.
Both parents share a passion for bike riding, and they come from a sporting family that includes world title holders.
Anne-Marie’s mother, Norma, is deeply passionate about education and has played an important role in supporting and guiding the grandsons with a balance of discipline and care.
Currently, their sons
Bryn (1st Kyu/14yo/8 years training)
Andrys (6th Kyu/10yo/4 years training)
are both training karate hard and continuing to grow in their Kyokushin journey.
🥋 Bryn Kehres
❓ Why did you start karate?
🅰️ Because my parents enrolled me, but now I do it for fighting, fitness, discipline, and because I enjoy it.
❓ What do you enjoy most about training?
🅰️ Pushing beyond my limits and comfort zone.
❓ How has karate helped you grow?
🅰️ It’s been good for both my physical and mental strength. It’s helped me form great friendships and have good role models and mentors.
❓ What are your future goals?
🅰️ To compete at the World Championships. I also want a career in motorsports. My advice is: don’t give up, show up, and be consistent.
🐸 From Parents (Brian & Anne-Marie)
Both Bryn and Andrys (and also Ryder) have developed into strong young men.
Their mental toughness, physical strength, confidence, and self-control have all grown significantly, and it has been amazing to see their development.
Never give up👊🏻✨
➡️It’s time to pass the spotlight to the next dojo family 🥋✨
(Updated irregularly)
Strong families build strong communities. Osu.
— Whitsunday Kyokushin Karate, Proserpine Dojo—
24/05/2026
🥋 SUPPORT OUR YOUNG KARATE ATHLETES THIS EOFY! 🥋
Make a difference in a child’s journey through sport.
Your End of Financial Year (EOFY) donations can help support children and young athletes continue training, competing, and staying active in a positive and disciplined environment.
Every contribution — big or small — helps cover:
✅ Competition fees
✅ Equipment and uniforms
✅ Competition travel costs
✅ Programs that keep kids active, focused, and healthy
Together, we can continue providing opportunities for children to grow stronger both on and off the mat.
EOFY donation before June 30.
2026 Victorian kyokushin/shinkyokushin Knockdown championship
In addition to their regular Tuesday and Thursday training, they also trained on Saturday mornings in the Champion Class, pushing through intense sessions under Sempai Ricky Chang.
There were times when training felt overwhelming and exhausting, but they encouraged and supported each other through it all.
The junior division matches were only 1 minute and 30 seconds for a single match for this tournament, Victorian kyokushin Championship 2026. However, the many hours of training and effort leading up to those 90 seconds are never wasted.
Stay humble in victory, and stay strong in defeat.
What matters most is continuing to build yourself through consistent effort.
At our dojo, there are teammates who support and push each other forward. Whether you choose to challenge yourself and pursue your goals is up to you.
If you feel the next challenge could be yours, take one step forward.
13/05/2026
For the past several months, Saturday Champion Class, led by Sempai Ricky Chang, has been pushing hard through intense training sessions in preparation for tournaments.
This Sunday, June 17th, fighters will represent Whitsunday Kyokushin Proserpine Dojo at the "Victorian Open Kyokushin/ShinKyokushin Knockdown Championships 2026".
Even the students who are not competing this time have trained hard alongside the fighters, sweating together and supporting one another every step of the way. That spirit of teamwork and perseverance is what makes our dojo strong.
🏆 Bryn Kehres
🏆 William Pomeroy
🏆 Dan Pomeroy
🏆 Noah Keino
— trust your training, stay strong, and give it your best!
Also we would like to once again express our sincere gratitude to all of our sponsors for their generous support.
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WHHO sugar contractor
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Whitsunday Regional Council
Osu
10/05/2026
Today we celebrate the women who do so much behind the scenes to help their children grow, succeed, and thrive in karate.
Thank you for driving them to and from training sessions. Thank you for waiting patiently during classes, helping tie belts, packing uniforms and water bottles, and always making sure your children arrive prepared and ready to give their best.
Thank you for the encouragement you give after a tough training session, the reassurance you offer when confidence is low, and the pride you show in every small achievement along the way.
And especially, thank you for everything you do during tournaments. From the early starts and long competition days to sitting in crowded venues for hours, cheering loudly from the sidelines, calming nervous emotions, fixing uniforms, preparing meals and snacks, organizing schedules, and celebrating victories while also comforting disappointments — your support never goes unnoticed. You are there through every belt grading, every challenge, every setback, and every success. Your love, sacrifice, patience, and dedication help shape not only strong karate students, but strong and confident young people.
Behind every determined martial artist is a mother who has supported them every step of the journey.
From all of us at the dojo, thank you for being such an important part of our karate family. We appreciate you today and every day
Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️🥋
04/05/2026
Training tonight - May the 4th
Beginner Class - 5 pm - 5.45 pm
Kata (8th-5th Kyu) - 6pm - 7pm
See you there Osu 👊
| Monday | 5pm - 5:45pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 6pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 6pm |
| 6pm - 7:30pm | |
| Friday | 6pm - 7:30pm |