Category: Competitions

  • Ishinryu’s first MMA fighter

    Ishinryu’s first MMA fighter

    Over many years dozens and dozens of our students have chosen to compete in karate competitions… Sempai Luke is the first to step outside the WKF rules and into the MMA cage. Sempai Luke is a two time Australian Open 84kg+ champion (Karate Australia). In his first amateur fight he certainly moved and kicked like…

  • Ishinryu’s FIRST World Karate Federation Referee

    Ishinryu’s FIRST World Karate Federation Referee

    Beyond relieved and ecstatic and proud and excited πŸ‘ŠπŸ₯‹πŸ’› Sensei Alison Peachey is the FIRST Ishinryu WKF referee… worldwide… EVER πŸ‘ŠπŸ‘ŠπŸ‘Š In October 2024, our Chief Instructor, Sensei Alison Peachey, earned the prestigious WKF Referee B accreditation in Kumite. She achieved this at the U21, Junior, and Cadet World Championships in Jesolo, Venice, Italy. This…

  • Australian Open Karate Champions πŸ‘ŠπŸ₯‹πŸ’₯

    Australian Open Karate Champions πŸ‘ŠπŸ₯‹πŸ’₯

    Spectacular Victories at the 2024 Australian Open! We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 Australian Open produced two GOLD MEDALLISTS in kumite. Congratulations to Sensei Michael RadermacherπŸ₯‡ who triumphed in the 55+ category, and Sempai Luke Hails πŸ₯‡who dominated the U21 84+kg category. Their outstanding performances have made us incredibly proud! GOLD Sensei Michael…

  • Sensei Alison representing at the  17th Pacific Games

    Sensei Alison representing at the 17th Pacific Games

    The Pacific Games is a major event on the calendar for all Pacific nations. Held ever 4 years, this year’s event, the 17th, was held in Honiara, Solomon Islands. 24 countries were represented in 27 sports. Our chief instructor Sensei Alison Peachey 6th Dan represented Australia as a neutral referee for the karate tournament. As…

  • 2023 Australian Open Karate Championships

    2023 Australian Open Karate Championships

    Let the results speak for themselves from the 2023 Australian Open Karate Championships, held at the Whitlam Centre, Liverpool in May. Our energetic and regular Saturday competition squad competitors demonstrated that accurate and diligent practice of techniques, including under simulated match conditions, will culminate in confidence on the tatami πŸ‘ŠπŸ₯‹. Champion: Luke Hails -84/84+ kg…

  • Our Annual Championships 2022

    Our Annual Championships 2022

    December 2022, and a landmark event with the re-establishment of our fabulously competitive and spectator-friendly annual competition. Congratulations to all competitors for your effort, tenacity and spirit. Several albums are available on our public Facebook page. Kata Gladiator Kumite 1A Kumite 1B Kumite 1C Presentation Congratulations to our medallists… and huge thanks to our volunteers…

  • Australian Open 2022

    Australian Open 2022

    Well done to our competitors: Sensei Michael Radermacher: bronze 45+ kumite Sempai Sandip Pala: competitor -60kg kumite James Newman: 5th 35-45 kumite And also to Sensei Alison Peachey 6th Dan and Sensei Michael Radermacher 3rd Dan, refereeing and judging.

  • 2019 Annual Championships

    2019 Annual Championships

    9 November – a fabulous day! Numerous photos to follow, for now please find the results and acknowledgement of assistance here.Β 2019 Championship results

  • Tremendous Australasian Schools and Australian Open results

    Tremendous Australasian Schools and Australian Open results

    In April we had several students competing, most for the first time, at international competitions. Australasian Schools Championships Well done to Elena Hails, Josh Simpson and Heath Dibden for competing in kata and kumite. Congratulations to Luke Hails for silver in the -70kg cadet kumite. Australian Open Championships Well done to Josh Simpson for competing…

  • 2018 Annual Championships – Results

    2018 Annual Championships – Results

    Saturday 8 December  saw the Menai dojo taken over by enthusiastic karateka embracing the opportunity to test their skills in kata, kumite and gladiator. Well done everyone – our biggest annual tournament for a while with a record number of junior competitors. And 25% female, also very impressive (and have a look at the results…