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Funakoshi Karate International Australia, Warrnambool

Locality: Warrnambool, Victoria

Phone: +61 437 226 615

Address: 1113 Raglan Parade 3280 Warrnambool, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.funakoshikarateaustralia.com.au

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25.01.2022 Karate update: face masks and dojo training from Monday, 3 August. From the DHHS website... "Do I have to wear a face covering while exercising?... If you are doing exercise or physical activity where you are out of breath or puffing, such as jogging or running, you do not need to wear a face covering. You do have to carry a face covering with you so you can wear it before or after exercising, unless you have a lawful exception. --------- In short: 1. Karate students (older than 12 years) must arrive and leave the dojo wearing a face mask. 2. Students dont have to (but may choose to) wear a face mask while exercising. 3. Reminder: students must PLEASE not congregate in groups before, during and after class. They need to leave the dojo straight after class. 4. Parents of karate students please note: pick up and drop off only. Parents need to wait in cars. Parents may enter reception area wearing a face mask for admin purposes only and must then leave the building.

25.01.2022 No more outdoor sessions at the botanical gardens . Friday night Adult black belt class will be back at dojo this Friday 5:45pm onwards.No more outdoor sessions at the botanical gardens . Friday night Adult black belt class will be back at dojo this Friday 5:45pm onwards.

25.01.2022 Dear FKIA students, Due to last nights technical difficulties and not being able to get the black belt zoom class running, I will be running it again tonight at the same time of 6:40-7:10pm for those who can attend. Below is the same link that weve been using for the black belt zoom classes. ... Joshua Suringa is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Online Black Belt Class Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73145059944 Meeting ID: 731 4505 9944 Passcode: 012912 If you have any questions you can contact me on 0488 988 938. Osu, Josh Sensei

24.01.2022 KARATE is a great alternative to technology! Karate is fun. Karate is skills-based. Karate is physically active. ... Karate is mentally stimulating. Karate boosts confidence. Karate develops self control. Karate helps combat bullying. At Funakoshi Karate, kids, teens and adults are instructed and trained in a positive, vibrant and active environment. We understand physical activity is a vital part of life and healthy physical and mental development. Term 3 special - 2 weeks of classes and FREE uniform for ONLY $29 (uniform value $65). Bookings for Term 3 now being taken. Commencement of two week special any time from Monday 13 July to Thursday 23 July. Peewee Karate (5-7 yrs) - Tue/Thu: 4:30-5:15pm, starts 14 July. Kids Karate (8-12 yrs) - Mon/Tue/Thu: 5:30-6:30pm, starts 13 July. Teens & Adults Karate - Mon/Tue/Thu:5:30-6:30pm, starts 13 July. Places are limited. To book a spot: inbox, or text Frank on 0437 226 615. Offer expires Thursday 23 July. For newcomers to Funakoshi Karate International Australia.

23.01.2022 Peewee Karate Program Program for the week commencing 18 May 2020. The video briefly shows each warmup drill and karate skills drill. Get mum or dad to help you and to let me know once you have done your program. ... Warm-up: 1. Jump squats 2. Pushups 3. Sit-ups 4. Single punches (in horse-riding stance) 5. Front kicks (10 repetitions per leg) Do a total of three rounds of your warm-up drills (1-5). Karate skills: 1. Balance on one leg and do single punches without dropping your other leg (knee should be belt height). Repeat the punches while balanced on the other leg. 2. Balance on one leg again and do kicks (from the knee) all while keeping your balance and keeping the kicking leg up. Repeat for your other leg. 3. Stepping punch. From kamae step forward three times with a punch, then step back three times with a punch. Do this four to five times. 4. Stepping block/punch. From kamae step forward and do a downward block reverse punch. Step forward three times and then step backwards doing a rising block reverse punch. Do this four to five times. 5. Stepping kick. From kamae step forward with a front kick three times then step backwards with the front kick three times. Repeat this four to five times. Do a total of three rounds of your karate skills drills (1-5).

21.01.2022 Update for Hombu Dojo, Warrnambool... Indoor training has resumed at Hombu Dojo. We are training (normal class times see below) during the school holidays. HOWEVER, some classes are finishing earlier to allow change over between classes.... Covid restrictions apply so please observe these. From Term 3, Kinder Karate (for 3-4 years) will no longer be offered. From Term 3 Peewee Karate will commence at 4:30pm (for 45 minutes). Class times: Mondays: - Kids, teens and adults general class 5:30-6:20pm - Black Belt Club 6:30-7:30pm. Tuesdays: - Peewee Karate (5-7yrs): 4:45-5:20pm. (No parents, no spectators, drop off/pick up only.) - Kids, teens and adults general class 5:30-6:30pm. Wednesdays: - Adults morning class: 9:30-10:30am. Thursdays: - Peewee Karate (5-7yrs): 4:45-5:20pm. (No parents, no spectators, drop off/pick up only.) - Kids, teens and adults general class 5:30-6:20pm (no BBC members to attend, except assistant instructors). - Black Belt Club 6:30-7:30pm. Wednesdays/Fridays: - Adults morning class: 9:30-10:30am. Protocols for Body Blitzer / Hombu Dojo: 1. No spectators or parents are permitted on the training floor (exception is Kinder Karate - one parent per student to a maximum of 10 students). Parents can enter reception for administrative purposes. 2. Anyone with cold or flu symptoms is not permitted to enter the building. 3. Change rooms and showers can now be used. 4. All fitness clients and karate students must use the hand sanitiser provided when they arrive and when they leave. 5. All fitness clients and karate students must have their own water bottle, sweat towel, etc. No sharing of equipment. 6. A record (name/contact number) of everyone attending a session is required. We will use membership cards to track attendance (Peewee student attendance tracked manually).

20.01.2022 Following announcements made this morning, we will be opening Funakoshi Karate International Australia Hombu Dojo, Warrnambool on Monday 22 June. We will need to adhere to certain restrictions (student numbers, sanitising, maintaining daily visitor records, etc) and as these become more clearly defined through our industry associations (Karate Victoria, Australian Federation and Fitness Australia) more details will be posted. Within the framework of these yet to be defined ...restrictions, we anticipate being able to offer INDOOR karate classes. We are fortunate that we have two separate floor spaces (one of which is large enough to subdivide into two) and this potentially gives us great flexibility. As we work through the finer details, Sensei Josh and I will formulate a timetable of class options and open these up for bookings. FKIA

20.01.2022 Take 2... I have re-booked the annual FKIA gasshuku and black belt grading at Brucknell Park Scout Camp for the weekend of 28-30 August 2020. Mark these dates in your diary and plan/prepare accordingly so we can finish what we started. ... You have nine weeks to prepare and to get fit... To answer any what ifs... If Covid restrictions prevent the gasshuku from taking place on 28-30 August, Ill cancel the gasshuku for 2020 and credit paid-up students for the camp in 2021. Ill then finish the 2020 black belt gradings at Hombu Dojo (or outdoors if required) on that weekend, operating within Covid restrictions. If youre sick, or cant make the 28-30 August dates, Ill credit your gasshuku and grading fee for the 2021 event. Osu, Frank Head Instructor: FKIA

18.01.2022 School Holliday Program Parents, these holidays let your kids... Have device free time. Get sporty. ... Keep healthy and active. Enjoy fun activities. Learn some karate basics. ... by enrolling them in our fun-filled School Holiday Karate Program. Different activities each day. Program Dates/Times: Monday 29 June & 6 July - 10:15-11:15am (5-7 yrs) - 11:30-12:30pm (8 yrs plus) Wednesday 1 & 8 July - 10:15-11:15am (5-7 yrs) - 11:30-12:30pm (8 yrs plus) Friday 3 & 10 July - 10:15-11:15am (5-7 yrs) - 11:30-12:30pm (8 yrs plus) Cost: $10/session per child (up front). Discount: $25 for three days, $50 for six days (up front) Bookings essential. Text Josh: 0488 988 938 Program run by Funakoshi Karate International Australia: longest active traditional karate club in Warrnambool - 25 years!

17.01.2022 Karate Update: Rural Victoria is being placed back into stage three Covid lockdown restrictions, effective midnight on Wednesday, 5 August. Indications are this will be for a six week period. Our current dojo programs will continue to run as scheduled for tomorrow and Tuesday, after which the dojo will be closed. ... Options for online karate training via Zoom will be communicated over the next 1 to 2 days. Current appointments for karate PTs will continue with options for outdoor and online sessions considered from later in the week. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you all most sincerely for your support. Osu, Frank and Josh

17.01.2022 Return to Indoor Training for FKIA Hombu Dojo, Warrnambool Indoor karate classes will commence Monday 22 June... Numbers are limited under current Covid restrictions, so bookings (inbox or text Frank on 0437 226 615) are essential. No booking - no attendance, just push-ups in the car park!... Class start times remain the same as before restrictions commenced, HOWEVER, some classes are finishing earlier to allow change over between classes. See modified timetable below: Mondays: - Kids, teens and adults general class 5:30-6:20pm (no BBC members to attend, except assistant instructors). - Black Belt Club 6:30-7:30pm. Tuesdays: - Kinder (3-4yrs) Karate: 4-4:30pm. (One parent may attend with one student to a maximum of 10 students.) - Peewee Karate (5-7yrs): 4:45-5:20pm. (No parents, no spectators, drop off/pick up only.) - Kids, teens and adults general class 5:30-6:30pm (no BBC members to attend, except assistant instructors). Wednesdays: - Adults morning class: 9:30-10:30am. Thursdays: - Kinder (3-4yrs) Karate: 4-4:30pm. (One parent can attend with one student to a maximum of 10 students.) - Peewee Karate (5-7yrs): 4:45-5:20pm. (No parents, no spectators, drop off/pick up only.) - Kids, teens and adults general class 5:30-6:20pm (no BBC members to attend, except assistant instructors). - Black Belt Club 6:30-7:30pm. Fridays: - Adults morning class: 9:30-10:30am. Protocols for Body Blitzer / Hombu Dojo: 1. No spectators or parents are permitted on the training floor (exception is Kinder Karate - one parent per student to a maximum of 10 students). Parents can enter reception for administrative purposes. 2. Anyone with cold or flu symptoms is not permitted to enter the building. 3. Change rooms and showers are off limits. Toilets may be used. 4. Fitness clients and karate students must arrive on time wearing exercise gear or karate uniform and leave immediately after class. Drop off, pick up only. 5. All fitness clients and karate students must use the hand sanitiser provided when they arrive and when they leave. 6. All fitness clients and karate students must have their own water bottle, sweat towel, etc. No sharing of equipment. 7. A record (name/contact number) of everyone attending a session is required. We will use membership cards to track attendance (Kinder and Peewee student attendance tracked manually).

16.01.2022 2020 FKIA Black Belt Grading update: I addressed the potential what ifs in my original post when restrictions were first lifted... The 2020 black belt gradings are (re)scheduled for 30 August at our annual gasshuku. ... The gasshuku will now NOT take place this year, but sometime in 2021 (date depending on post Covid restrictions). I have resolved to give students who have worked hard the opportunity of completing what they started. Those that were originally scheduled to grade in late March 2020 have three options: 1. Dojo grading at 5:30pm this Wednesday, 5 August. 2. Online zoom grading on Sunday 30 August. 3. Postpone grading till 2021 at annual gasshuku - date to be advised. Options one and two above will have their practice grading results (conducted back in March this year) count 50% towards their final result. Option three will be a new test as it will be too far removed from the practice grading four months ago. Each student MUST please let me know (text on 437226615, or inbox on Facebook) within 24 hours which option (one, two or three) they wish to attempt. If I dont have a reply from a student I will assume option three applies. Osu F Note: - For option one and two an extended stamina test will replace kumite. Kumite from the practice grading will be used to assess sparring skills. - The current dojo restrictions regarding numbers, distancing and no contact between seniors still applies. - No spectators permitted. Only examiners and students attempting the grading will be in attendance.

15.01.2022 The entry fee for this event has been reduced to $10 to enter either or both Kata & virtual kumite.

14.01.2022 Thank you to the clubs, coaches, parents,competitors who supported our Zoom tournament today. Jindokai Karate-Do Adelaide , Wado Kai Karate-Do Vic Shindo Karate Vic, GKR Karate Vic, Cheung Martial Arts Vic, FKIA. Thank you to our judges, Maria Brown, Garry Mattner, Scott Irving, Peter Conroy, Courtney Mattner, Nathan Brown, Lachlan Wright, Jamie Wright, Gerard Kelly. Without your wonderful support we would not have had a tournament today. Karate was the overall winner today as we overcame Covid obstacles to engage & partipate in our karate. I will post out trophies & medals this week. Feel free to tag me in medal & trophy photos. Osu

14.01.2022 Update for senior karate students at Hombu Dojo, Warrnambool. Indoor non-contact karate for seniors will also resume at Hombu Dojo from Monday 2 November. A m...odified timetable will apply for the remainder of 2020 as follows: Mondays: - General class 5:30-6:20pm - Black Belt Club 6:30-7:15pm Tuesdays: - No senior karate class. Wednesdays: - No senior karate class. Thursdays: - General class 5:30-6:20pm - Black Belt Club 6:30-7:15pm Fridays: - No senior karate class. Protocols for Hombu Dojo: 1. No spectators or parents are permitted on the training floor. Parents can enter reception for administrative purposes. 2. Anyone with cold or flu symptoms is not permitted to enter the building. 3. Students to arrive in uniform and leave in uniform straight after class. 4. All students must use the hand sanitiser provided when they arrive and when they leave. 5. All karate students must have their own water bottle, sweat towel, etc. No sharing of equipment. 6. A record (name/contact number) of everyone attending a session is required. We will use membership cards to track attendance (Peewee student attendance tracked manually).

13.01.2022 From Funakoshi Karate International Australia: No doubt 2020 has been a challenging year and as it draws to a close, I encourage karateka to reflect upon their personal ‘highs’ and ‘lows’, and to use these to strengthen their character and resolve. As with every new year, 2021 will present its own challenges and indeed some hard times. Embrace these and grow from them. ... I wish you all joy, peace and happiness this Christmas and the very best in health and karate in 2021. Osu, Frank, Funakoshi Karate International Australia

12.01.2022 Congratulations to Michael Kearney, 1st Place for kata and kumite in the all abilities division 2020 Funakoshi Open Championships

11.01.2022 Christmas holidays The karate school (Hombu Dojo, Warrnambool) is now closed. Training for 2021 will commence from Monday 18 January 2021. 2021 timetable Peewee Karate (5-7 yrs): 4.30-5.15pm Tue/Thu... Kids Karate (8-12 yrs): 5.30-6.30pm Mon/Wed/The Teens & Adults Karate - 5.30-6.30pm Mon/Wed/Thu Black Belt Club: 6:30-7:30pm Mon/Thu Contact Frank McKenzie Text/phone: 0437 226 615 [email protected]

11.01.2022 The Goju Ryu kata, Seienchin, performed slowly as a training aid for FKIA members to learn and understand some of the fundamentals of a another karate style. Performed by Peter Conroy Shihan.

11.01.2022 Update for students 18 years and under at Hombu Dojo, Warrnambool. Indoor non-contact karate for 18 years and under will resume at Hombu Dojo from Monday 2 Nov...ember. A modified timetable will apply for the remainder of 2020 as follows: Mondays: - Kids and teens (up to 18 years) general class 5:30-6:20pm - Black Belt Club 6:30-7:15pm Tuesdays: - Peewee Karate (5-7yrs): 4:30-5:15pm. (No parents, no spectators, drop off/pick up only.) Thursdays: - Peewee Karate (5-7yrs): 4:30-5:15pm. (No parents, no spectators, drop off/pick up only.) - Kids and teens (up to 18 years) general class 5:30-6:20pm - Black Belt Club 6:30-7:15pm Protocols for Hombu Dojo: 1. No spectators or parents are permitted on the training floor. Parents can enter reception for administrative purposes. 2. Anyone with cold or flu symptoms is not permitted to enter the building. 3. Students to arrive in uniform and leave in uniform straight after class. 4. All students must use the hand sanitiser provided when they arrive and when they leave. 5. All karate students must have their own water bottle, sweat towel, etc. No sharing of equipment. 6. A record (name/contact number) of everyone attending a session is required. We will use membership cards to track attendance (Peewee student attendance tracked manually).

10.01.2022 Our final BBC session for 2020 will be on Thursday 10 December from 6:30-7:30pm. All BBC members are encouraged to attend this session. We will train for 45 minutes and then present certificates to those who graded from brown to black in August this year. ... Also, invitations for the 2021 black belt gradings will be presented. Osu F

10.01.2022 Results of the Funakoshi Kata Cup (video) Entries: Well done to those who entered the video kata tournament. Divisions:... 1. 9th to 4th kyu junior girls. No entries. 2. 9th to 4th kyu junior boys. - First place winner wished to remain anonymous. - Kyle Gleeson - 2nd place. 3. 9th to 4th kyu senior women. No entries. 4. 9th to 4th kyu senior men. No entries. 5. 3rd kyu to black belt junior girls. - Maddy Irving - 1st. 6. 3rd kyu to black belt junior boys. - Jamie Wright - 1st. 7. 3rd kyu to black belt senior women. - Jill Cole - 1st. - Sarah Irving - 2nd. - Tracey Wright - 3rd. (Four entries) 8. 3rd kyu to black belt senior men. - Stuart Wright - 1st. 9. Open (any WKF listed kata) female. - Jill Cole - 1st. 10. Open (any WKF listed kata) male. - Garrin Williamson - 1st. - Jamie Wright - 2nd. - Stuart Wright - 3rd. (Four entries.) Due to low interest and entries, this tournament will not be offered again. Thank you to those who made the effort of entering.

09.01.2022 Kids, teens adults and black belt club members... The video is of Form 8, a syllabus requirements for 2nd kyu brown (and black) belt level. Reminder: We are running online classes so will no longer be posting posting specific karate programs to do at home. ... The online classes are open to all FKIA members. Message Josh Sensei on 0488 988 938 to get a zoom link to these classes. A general class (kids, teens and) is offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:05 to 6:35pm and a black belt club class is offered from 6:40 to 7:10pm on the same nights.

08.01.2022 Warrnambool Honbu Dojo Kyu Belt Grading last night. They all pushed hard until the end and gave it a 110%! A fantastic effort by all!

08.01.2022 Judges packs ready to post out. 5 weeks until our Zoom Online International Tournament. $10 entry. Information & registration at www. Kihapp.com. Enquires Sensei Sarah 0422677713

03.01.2022 Dear FKIA students, On Monday 10 August we will move our karate classes to online using Zoom. Class times will be:... Kids/Teens/adults - 6:05pm-6:35pm Mondays & Thursdays Black Belt Club Members - 6:40pm-7:10pm Mondays & Thursdays These online classes will be available to ALL Funakoshi Karate International Australia students across Warrnambool Honbu, Camperdown, Terang, and Hamilton Dojos. Please find below the links for each of the classes: For Kids/Teens/adults - Joshua Suringa is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Kyu Belts Class Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75950974148 Meeting ID: 759 5097 4148 Passcode: 030643 For Black Belt Club Members - Joshua Suringa is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Online Black Belt Class Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73145059944 Meeting ID: 731 4505 9944 Passcode: 012912 If you have any questions you can contact me on 0488 988 938. Osu, Josh Sensei

03.01.2022 Kids, teens adults and black belt club members... The video is of Form 9, a syllabus requirement for black belt level. Reminder: We are running online classes so will no longer be posting posting specific karate programs to do at home. ... The online classes are open to all FKIA members. Message Josh Sensei on 0488 988 938 to get a zoom link to these classes. A general class (kids, teens and) is offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:05 to 6:35pm and a black belt club class is offered from 6:40 to 7:10pm on the same nights.

02.01.2022 A Black Belt I used to think everyone could be a black belt. The way was simple; All they had to do was train every day for 3 5 yrs, Attend 2 or 3 lessons ...a week, Pay attention to instruction, And they would make the grade. Over the years I realised that was not true. Many wont make it as long as they have a hole in their backside. Some are just scared of the responsibility of being good, Some are scared of their spouses and family, Who dont want a stronger version of them. Some are just so weak willed they dont have it in them. Most people blame the Instructor, Or family or work commitments, Or their relationship with other students, Or that the boss (their spouse) wont let them. Or nagging injury or illness, Not realising that overcoming these problems is what makes a black belt. Some give up when they get a black belt. Not realising that is also a test. Black belt means beginner, It only means that youve found the ladder to climb. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory describes them well. A black belt is an investment in a person. It is only a belt and a piece of paper Wearing it is another thing. Many martial artists dont realise they failed at that point. Taking responsibility for themselves, Their own training, Their own standards, Their own progress, Never blaming others for a setback, Being strong enough to help others, THATs a black belt. Steve Rowe

02.01.2022 Peewee Karate Program For week commencing 11 May... Get mum or dad to help you with the following karate program. Check out the video to see how the drills are done. Get mum or dad to then let me know if you have done your training and I will note it down. ... Warm-up drills: 1. Lying flat on your stomach, stand up do a front snap kick. 10x 2. From kamae, jump change reverse punch. 10x 3. From kamae, double reverse punch. 10x each side 4. From kamae, raise knee to chamber position for front kick and down. Then do full front snap kick. 5x each leg 5. From a very low squat position (check you have enough space behind you), roll backwards, quickly come up to the low position again and do a double punch. 10x Do two rounds of the skills based drills. Skills-based drills: 1. From kamae, step back and do a rising block, step forward with a front kick. 10x each side 2. From kamae, step forward into front stance, do an inside-out block and a palm heel strike with other hand. 10x each side 3. From kamae, step forward with a palm heel strike, double punch. 10x each side 4. From kamae, step forward front snap kick, spinning back kick. 10x each side 5. From kamae, do an elbow strike to the back, with the same arm do an elbow strike to the front, look to the side and step into a horse riding stance and do an elbow strike to the side. 10x each side Do two rounds of the skills based drills.