Karate Australia

On behalf of Karate Australia, I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Bradford family and the entire Goshin-Ryu karate family for the tragic loss of Sensei Richard Bradford.

Richard was a highly influential figure in Australian karate, particularly throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. As one of Karate Australia’s most successful National Coaches, he played an important role in the development of our athletes and the growth of Australian karate on the international stage. He helped shape a generation of competitors and coaches which included our first ever World Champion, and his contribution to the National Team during this important era will long be remembered.

He was a well-respected member of Karate Australia and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

With sympathy,

Hani Zahra
National President
Karate Australia

A proud moment for Guardian Girls Karate Australia and National Program Director, Liz Mahler. 🥋💜

We are incredibly honoured to have Guardian Girls Karate recognised in NSW Parliament through a Community Recognition Statement delivered by Liesl Tesch MP, Member for Gosford.

This recognition acknowledges the important work of Guardian Girls Karate in empowering women and girls through confidence, awareness, personal safety and practical skills.

What began with a simple purpose continues to grow — creating safer, stronger and more confident women and girls through karate.

Thank you to Liesl Tesch MP for recognising the program and the impact it is making in our community.

Recognition like this inspires us to keep going, keep growing and keep empowering.

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We're excited to announce the Australian team for the Commonwealth Karate Championships taking place in
Glasgow, Scotland from 5-6 November 2026

Join us in wishing our athletes the best of luck!🏅🇦🇺 🍀

https://www.karateaustralia.org.au/team-announcement/2026-ckf

Karate Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Kit Fullinfaw as Assistant National Veteran Coach, joining our National Coaching Team.

The appointment recognises Kit’s experience as both an athlete and coach, including national-level competition experience across Kata and Kumite, together with coaching involvement at state level.

Working alongside the National Veteran Coach and broader National Coaching Team, the role will focus on:

• Supporting the preparation and development of our Veteran athletes
• Assisting at national training activities, camps and designated events
• Providing competition coaching and athlete support at approved national and international events
• Supporting both Kata and Kumite athletes where required
• Working collaboratively with coaches, team management and support personnel

This appointment represents another important step in strengthening Karate Australia’s National Veteran program and the support provided to our athletes.

Congratulations Kit and welcome to the National Coaching Team! 🇦🇺

Karate Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Kearns as National Mental Skills Coach, supporting our National Team and High Performance Program.

Mental preparation is an important part of athlete development and international performance, and this role will work alongside our National Coaches and High Performance team to further strengthen the preparation and development of our athletes.

The role will focus on:

• Mental and emotional readiness for competition
• Pre-performance preparation and routines
• Strategies to reset and refocus during competition
• Post-performance recovery and reflection
• Building resilience, confidence and independence
• Supporting and educating coaches and parents where appropriate

This appointment represents another important step in strengthening Karate Australia’s High Performance program and the support provided to our National Team athletes.

Congratulations Martin and welcome to the National Team coaching group! 🇦🇺

Proud to officially announce our collaboration with Karate Australia 🇦🇺🥋

Even better, 5% of sales will support the Australian National Karate Team. 💚💛

This is just the beginning. 👀

This week, karate clubs across Australia have stood together to say:

Bullying. No Way.

Through confidence, respect, inclusion and courage, our karate community is helping young people build strength of character both inside and outside the dojo.

Thank you to every club, instructor, volunteer, parent and student who helped share this message. 💚

Together, we are building stronger people and stronger communities, one dojo at a time.