Rutherglen Kyokushin Karate

16/09/2026

A big congratulations to some of
our Young Lions—Matilda, Marshall and Riley—who earned their first coloured tips this term. Their red and blue tips recognise their growing focus, positive attitude, and developing partner skills. I’m incredibly proud of their progress.

The Young Lions program gives our younger students time to build confidence and skills before their first belt grading, ensuring they feel supported and recognised along the way. I’m excited to award more tips to this group soon 😊

If you or your child would like to try karate in Term 4, feel free to message me for details.

28/08/2026

Congratulations to everyone that graded for their next belt on the weekend in Griffith. A special mention to some of my Karate sisters - Senpai Gabby attained her Nidan belt and Senpai Corrie attaining her first Black belt! You both showed strength and determination. It was a honour to be there for your next karate milestone.

21/08/2026

Today is a huge day for several of our Kyokushin brothers and sisters as they step up to attempt their Nidan (2nd Dan) and Shodan (1st Dan) Black Belt gradings.

We especially want to wish our dear dojo friend Corrie all the very best as she goes for her Shodan. Corrie has trained with us many times here in Rutherglen, and she is a truly special friend to me and to our dojo family.

A strong shout‑out also to Senpai Rodney from Canberra and Senpai Gabby from Wodonga as they take on their Nidan gradings, along with all other students attempting their Shodan today.

Good luck to every grading candidate—may you give your best and continue progressing on your Kyokushin journey.
Osu 👊🏻

21/07/2026

Let’s get training!!! 👊🏻

Hot off the presses!!

The entry form for the Riverina Kyokushin Karate Championships is live!! Enter now to be part of this epic tournament.

https://matsushimakarate.com.au/2026riverina

21/07/2026

Term 3 classes return tonight.
Juniors (age 5-11 years) 4.30pm -5.15pm
Seniors (age 12 and up) 5.30pm-6.45pm

30/06/2026

These guys fill my cup!
What an awesome class to finish the school term. Tonight each student discussed something they had learnt this term and took the class through it. We also did some great bag work and finished by watching videos of some students competing in tournaments.
We take a well deserved break now for school holidays. See you in term 3! Osu 👊🏻

10/05/2026

Congratulations to the Rutherglen students that participated in our grading yesterday.
It was a small grading with lots of energy!
I’m very pleased and proud to announce that all students passed to their next grade:
Marcus - 6th Kyu
Nikita - 7th Kyu
Edie - 8th Kyu
TJ - 8th Kyu
Aria - 8th Kyu
Banjo - 9th Kyu
Sullivan - 12th Kyu
Special thanks to Alexis and Pete who helped out on the day.

Congratulations to everyone! I’m very proud of everyone and you should all be very proud of yourselves!

Belt presentations to be held next week and I’ll let parents know the exact day.
Osu!

15/04/2026

Respect, discipline, perseverance, understanding, appreciation. Karate is so much more that kicking and punching. If you are interested in participating in a sport that gives you so much more than physical endurance,
send me a message and come and train!

In karate culture, “Arigatō gozaimash*ta” and “Osu (Oss)” represent two very different expressions of respect—one formal and reflective, the other strong and enduring.
Arigatō gozaimash*ta is a polite and formal way of saying “thank you,” typically used at the end of training. It reflects gratitude toward the instructor, training partners, and the learning experience itself. When a karateka says this, usually with a bow, it shows humility, appreciation, and respect for the dojo and everyone in it.
Osu (押忍), on the other hand, carries a deeper and more intense meaning. It is commonly used during training to express respect, acknowledgment, perseverance, and fighting spirit. Saying “Osu” is not just polite—it shows commitment, readiness to endure hardship, and a strong mindset. It can mean “yes,” “I understand,” or “I will push through.”
In simple terms, “Arigatō gozaimash*ta” is gratitude after the journey, while “Osu” is the spirit that carries you through it.

10/04/2026

We are selling raffle tickets out the front of the rutherglen news agent this morning. Come on down to be in to win. Raffle is drawn just in time for Mother’s Day!

01/03/2026

Starting Karate as an adult Myth Busters:

‘I’m too old’ - you are never too old to try something new

‘I’m not fit enough’- everyone has to start somewhere, my classes are designed to challenge,
not to cause a heart attack. Everyone has to start from somewhere.

‘I’m too uncoordinated’ - karate teaches coordination, everything takes time when you start something new.

Stop talking about it, stop thinking about it, just come and give it a go.

Adult classes -(12 years +) 5.30pm to 6.15pm Tuesdays

Masonic Lodge Hall - 154 High Street Rutherglen
Message me for more details