Gojuryu Karate do Seiwakai Australia

Saturday Black Belt Club Karate Academy Picton 9am start

Well done Jessica Vetrisano Sensei and KAS Group

Well done Stacey Karetsian Shihan and Goshukan Karate Academy

*** JKFGA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ***

There are only 3 days left to enter the 2026 Japan Karate Federation Goju Kai Australia National Championships!

Have you registered yet? Don't miss out. Register today!

Happy 76th Birthday to Seiichi Fujiwarra Hanshi see you in Australia in April 2026

Hello to all officials (referees, admin, table officials, marshals) and coaches/instructors.

(NB: Senior Instructors: Please send this onto all of your members who want to be involved in these roles and help out on the day)

We are just 6 weeks away from the 2026 JKF Goju Kai Australia National Championships!

We have been working to make this a successful event and would appreciate your support in the following areas:

1. Competitors from you dojo (remember, we run age groups and experience levels so all students are able to participate!)
2. Providing officials to support and help run the event (referees, table officials, marshals)

With everyones help we can promote and run a successful event for the JKFGA.

OFFICIALS / COACHES QUIZ

We have an OFFICIALS QUIZ that all officials (judges, referees) and coaches must complete.

The quiz can be done here: bit.ly/JKFGA-QUIZ-2026

I have attached the rules and guidelines below. Please be sure to read the document and familiarise yourself with the rules before taking the quiz.

REFEREE DRESS CODE

Officials professionalism and presentation is important.

Referees are to wear grey pants, white shirt, and JKFG tie (ties will be provided to all qualified referees that do not have one). A 'qualified referee' has completed / passed the 2026 tournament quiz.

NB: Regardless of whether you have done the quiz in previous years, you have to complete the 2026 quiz.

Officials (table officials, marshals) are to wear grey pants, and will be provided with a JKFGA officials t-shirt to wear.

Black socks, black dress shoes will be permitted on the mats.

NEXT STEPS

1. Promote the Championships to your club students and go through the rules as described in the rules and guidelines with them. Students need to ensure that they have the required sparring equipment.
2. Please pass this onto the people that want to be confirmed officials and ask them to complete the quiz.
3. Please email me with a list of judges and officials that will be able to help on the day.

*** The closing date for the tournament is Monday 13th April *** (NB: LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

Any questions, please reach out via email ([email protected]).

Thank you.

Stacey Karetsian
VP - JKFGA

2026 JKFGA National Championships QUIZ We would like to ensure that all officials (judges, referees, table officials, coaches) and competitors are aware of the rules and guidelines for this tournament. Officials & Coaches must read the 'JKFGA Rules & Guidelines' and complete the quiz in order to participate in the JKF Goju kai Australia....

Today was Black Belt Club Training at Fairfield dojo thank to the host Mario Borg Shihan. And Also Michael Patrick Shihan and Stacey Karetsian Shihan for their fantastic wealth of knowledge and experience. As we move closer to Seiichi Fujiwarra Hanshi 9th Dan Seminar Seven Hills Dojo in Sydney if you have not booked attached is flyer also JKFG Seminar in Sydney and JKFGA National Championships Sydney Warwick Farm

Great News!

We are less than 2 months away from the biggest event on the JKFGA calendar!

The 2026 JKFGA Seminar and National Championships are now open for registration!

Follow the links below to book into:
1. JKFGA Seminar - Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April
2. JKFGA Dinner - Friday 17th April
3. JKFGA 2026 limited Tee!
4. JKFGA National Championships - Sunday 19th April

ACCOMMODATION: For interstate visitors we have secured an amazing deal with the Holiday Inn. ... $209/room including B/fast! Follow the links provided (look under Accommodation when registering for the seminar) and get access to the special discounted offer!

JKFGA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: We are excited to host this year's National Championships (and JKF Gojukai Japan qualifying tournament) on Sunday 19th April (Same venue)!

Website and links:

www.jkfga.com.au/events

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JKFGA Seminar / Tee / Dinner: bit.ly/JKFGA2026
JKFGA National Champs: bit.ly/JKFGA2026-CHAMPS

We look forward to seeing you all there!

🔥 🥋S.I.W.B – Australia’s First Seiwakai Australia - Female-Only Seminar
Was held at Karate Academy Sydney thanks to Host Jessica Vetrisano Sensei
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Held over 3 days Friday, Saturday and Sunday sessions and what an incredible start! So much shared knowledge, support, and strong spirit on the mats, exactly what this seminar is all about.
Jessisca Sensei said "We’re proud to be hosting this historic weekend at Karate Academy Sydney, bringing women together to train, learn, and grow within Seiwakai Australia"
Also thanks to Malwina Martin Shihan 6th Dan and Jannine Boothroyd 5th Dan for organising also Marie Angela Sensei and others for presenting throughout Seminar.

Thought I would share this pic I was around 40 years old when it was taken a rare sight with Tasaki Shihan, happy with my performance that day.