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Term 1 Grading – Well done!!!
Each term’s karate grading is a chance for students to show their progress in front of our experienced panel. The term 1 grading clearly reflected the effort and commitment our students put in to learning their new techniques. Plenty of happy, relieved — and a few exhausted — faces! What added gravity to this particular
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State Champion!
We’re thrilled to share that Sempai Carsten Schmitz-Peiffer is the new NSW State Champion in 55+ Kumite. This is his first state title and a brilliant achievement. Sempai Carsten fought with composure and determination, coming from behind in the final bout to secure the win. His performance was a testament to perseverance, tactical focus, and
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Finalists again!!
We’ve been recognised again — and we’re thrilled! 🎉 This time, it’s the rather swanky Australian Small Business Champions Awards 2025. Ishinryu Karate Australia is proud to be named a finalist in the Martial Arts category. We’re so grateful to our incredible community. This includes students, families, and supporters. They’ve helped us grow into one
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Our 2025 timetable is LIVE
Our 2025 timetable is LIVE
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Term 4 grading – congratulations 🎉
Each term’s grading is an opportunity for students to showcase their progression in front of a highly experienced grading panel. Our term 4 grading was an immense success for so many of our students, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and progress Happy, relieved, and some exhausted faces Huge thanks to the grading panel for sharing
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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
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Meet Sensei Alison Peachey: 7th Dan Karate Instructor
Sensei Alison Peachey graded to 7th Dan
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Ishinryu’s FIRST World Karate Federation Referee
Beyond relieved and ecstatic and proud and excited 👊🥋💛 Sensei Alison Peachey is the FIRST Ishinryu WKF referee… worldwide… EVER 👊👊👊 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
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Term 3 Grading – Congratulations
Term 3 grading ✅ Hard work rewarded 👊🥋 Congratulations to everyone who participated in the Term 3 grading. Your hard work, dedication, and progress are inspiring. Well done on your success in achieving your next belt👏🥋⭐ One step closer to black belt (and beyond).
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Karate Kids Shine at Bangor PS Demonstration
Ishinryu was delighted to showcase a karate demonstration by our enthusiastic karate kids at the Bangor Public School Spring Fair. We also hosted a stall to support the school’s ambitious fundraising goals 💛🥋👊. The floor space was buzzing with eager participants. Our karate kids proudly showed their discipline and confidence. They excitedly displayed punches, strikes,
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Win a free term of karate training
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Happy Father’s Day
Meet our fabulous dads and kids. They punched, kicked, and sweated their way through a fun Father’s Day karate class today 👊🥋💛 The energy was high, the smiles were endless, and the teamwork was inspiring. Watching dads and their kids learn, laugh, and challenge themselves together is what makes these moments so special 💪✨ Every
Confidence, self-esteem, coordination, fun!