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And you have voted us into the Local Business Awards finals AGAIN
And you have voted us into the Local Business Awards finals AGAIN As always we are very grateful to our vocal and active students and families who again recognise our passion for karate and in developing all students into confident, fit, skilled martial artists. Thank you 👊🙂❤
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Online training continues for a little while longer…
We’ve been thrilled to see so many students training in our classes on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Have you joined us yet? Click here for term 2 training links If you can contribute to class fees (hey, we’re not hassling) we suggest the following weekly fee for unlimited classes: $10 for one person, $15 for…
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Online training is LIVE
Ishinryu has adapted very quickly and effectively to an online delivery environment. Classes are currently being held on Monday and Thursday afternoon/evenings, and Saturday morning. We will continue training through the NSW school holidays. And will offer free introductory classes for students of all ages. Keep up to date by watching our Facebook page. Stay…
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2019 Annual Championships
9 November – a fabulous day! Numerous photos to follow, for now please find the results and acknowledgement of assistance here. 2019 Championship results
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Sensei Cassidy Lynne 5th Dan
Congratulations Sensei Cassidy Lynne 5th Dan, elevated to shihan (master). Sensei Cassidy commenced his training as a 5 year old and now runs our San Francisco dojo.
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Sensei Ticky Donovan OBE 10th Dan
Our incredible founder and chief instructor Sensei Ticky Donovan OBE has been graded to 10th Dan by the EKF. This is an amazing achievement. 10th Dan is about as far as you can go in karate-do.
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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…
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Successful Dan Gradings…
March 2019 saw four very special Dan gradings, presented by Ishinryu’s founder and world chief instructor Sensei Ticky Donovan OBE 9th Dan. 8th Dan – Sensei Tony Hails (Australia, founder and chief instructor) 7th Dan – Sensei Phil Laing (New Zealand, founder and chief instructor) 6th Dan – Sensei Alison Peachey (Australia) 5th Dan –…
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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…
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Successful Black Belt Grading
After an arduous and technical grading on 1 December 2018 we had many emotional karateka emerge who have thoroughly earned their grade. We are so proud to announce the following: Sensei Rikesh Jeram 3rd Dan Sempai Karri Whiting 2nd Dan Sempai Daniel Ferraro 1st Dan Sempai Itai Libman 1st Dan Sempai Ben Ferraro 1st Dan…
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2018 Annual Championships
Saturday 8 December Menai dojo 9am – 2pm Be there!!! Our annual championships is the safe and encouraging environment you have been waiting for to test out your skills. You can enter kata and kumite, and for up to age 15 there is the gladiator (padded sticks) event too. Online entry is open until 8pm…
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Oceania Champion!! Sempai James Walker
Being a late addition to the Australian team (yet previously a member of the U21, Junior and Cadet World Championship team) Sempai James Walker stamped his class on his U21 kumite division WINNING convincingly (9-1). Outstanding James, hard work rewarded.
Confidence, self-esteem, coordination, fun!