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Kofukan Karate Australia

Locality: Mandurah, Western Australia

Phone: +61 413 144 433

Address: 1 Halls Head Parade 6210 Mandurah, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.karatemandurah.com

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25.01.2022 Hi All, As you are no doubt aware, following the Prime Ministers statements yesterday, sports clubs and indoor venues have been asked to close in an effort to curtail the spread of COVID-19 (Corona Virus). It’s with a very heavy heart that I must follow the law and temporarily close the karate club effective immediately until told we can reopen by the government.... I have put my heart, soul, blood, sweat and everything I have into Kofukan Karate and seeing kids and adults alike grow and increase in confidence, discipline and self-respect has meant the world to me. I ask for your support going forward and to keep everything crossed that we get to open again sooner rather than later. Both Belinda and I want each of you to take care of yourselves and your family during this time. Our thoughts are with you. During this week I’ll be putting together training videos of basics and kata, that the kids can follow, and parents can use to entertain the kids during a lock-down if or when that occurs. I’ll be posting the videos when ready to the Facebook page and the karatemandurah.com website. If you still have not paid any of your term 1 invoice we kindly ask you to do so. Without this there may not be another Mandurah Karate club to return too. For all that are paid up I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Both Belinda and I are heart broken. Once again we thank every single one of you.

25.01.2022 Full house tonight at Halls Head with new starters, returners and regulars great to see everyone joining in and showing the new starters how it’s done #strongcommunity #karatemandurah #kofukan #kofukankarate #comeandtry #twoweeksfree

25.01.2022 Tonight we start Term 4 at the Halls Head venue. Looking forward to seeing everyone who successfully graded, get their new belt and certificate. See you tonight at Halls Head.

25.01.2022 Hi all we will provide a further update tomorrow once we have spoken to the venues to confirm training. At this stage, if training goes ahead anyone over 12 will be required to wear a mask and we ask that spectators wear a mask and abide by social distancing. We ask everyone use the SafeWA app that is available at all our venues.... Thank you

25.01.2022 Bow in for junior advance #kofukankarate #concentration #discipline

24.01.2022 Please continue to support local, small businesses. We may not survive a month or two without income.

24.01.2022 Hi Mandurah Students, I've just emailed everyone links to the latest Junior, Junior Advanced and Senior training videos. Again please let me know how you're finding the training videos, are they useful? Are the kids finding them easy to follow? Do you need other topics covered?... I'll be posting another 6 videos next week, 2 per class to finish Term 1 and get them through to the 'school holidays'. I'm setting up a Google Classroom for Term 2 so students can access the videos as well as upload videos of themselves to me and I can assess, give tips and encouragement. More info will be sent to everybody as I work it out. Stay safe and be kind. Sensei Iain.

24.01.2022 The Mandurah Karate Club returns to normal full training for Term 3 from Monday 20th July. Please let Sensei Iain know (if you haven't already) if you intend in training with the club for Term 3. Visit karatemandurah.com for times and venue details.

24.01.2022 Strong focus tonight from the juniors work until your mind forgets and your body remembers

23.01.2022 MERCHANDISE UPDATE We will have your orders ready by next week. We were hoping to have them ready for this weekend, but like everything at the moment the merchandise is a little delayed by Aus Post. There are no classes next week but we will make a plan to get your orders to you, rest assured you will have them before Christmas!!...

23.01.2022 Welcome back everyone!! It was so good to see so many smiling faces. Tonights focus for juniors was back to basics.....7 weeks is a long time, you all remembered!! Junior Advanced this term your focus is kumite - please bring mits & mouth guards to each session. I look forward to seeing Oakwood tomorrow night . #karatemandurah #healthykids #havefun #focus #kofukankarate #karate #kidssports

23.01.2022 Are you ready to grade? Invitation to Grade letters will be given out soon #karatemandurah @karatemandurah #gradings #focus #confidence

23.01.2022 Today’s grading presentation congratulations everyone

22.01.2022 This is our last week for Term 2 2020. We start back for Term 3 from Monday 20th July. Lets make Term 3 a big term with as many students grading as we can. Here are some shots from Monday nights senior class.

22.01.2022 Merchandise Pre Orders are open now delivery before Xmas, closing Friday 14 November!! Please email or message via FB your order

21.01.2022 Hi Everybody, tonight is Junior grading night at the Halls Head venue. Senior grading at Halls Head is on Thursday. Please follow the times set out in your grading invitation letter and don't forget to get there early, bring your syllabus and your grading fee. If you are attempting green belt or above you must also bring mouth guards for kumite. ... See you tonight.

21.01.2022 Information below for the Christmas Windup, please let Sensei know if you can make it and how many. Look forward to seeing you all

20.01.2022 Tonight we start Term 4 at the Meadow Springs venue. Looking forward to seeing everyone who successfully graded, get their new belt and certificate. See you tonight at Oakwood Primary School.

19.01.2022 Hi Everybody, tonight is Senior grading night at the Hall Head venue. Starting @ 6.30pm. Please don't forget to get there early, bring your syllabus and your grading fee. If you are attempting green belt or above you must also bring mouth guards for kumite.... See you tonight.

19.01.2022 Hi everyone.......here we go again! Unfortunately as you’ll be aware there is a 3 day lockdown from midnight tonight which will mean there is no training at Oakwood tomorrow. Let’s all mask up and hopefully be back training on Tuesday. ... Sensei Iain

18.01.2022 Full house at Oakwood Primary tonight #kofukankarate #jnrtuesdaynight #confidence #resilience #discipline

18.01.2022 Here are some pics from the last training sessions out at the Meadow Springs venue. Many thanks to Ellen Hoefgen for taking them and sending them to me for the Dojo.

18.01.2022 Remember that at 6.30pm tonight in our Halls Head venue we have a visiting Sensei teaching the Seniors Bo staff techniques and Kata as a treat. Please bring your Bo staff if you would like to join us. We have normal classes for Juniors @ 5pm and Junior Advanced @ 5.45pm before hand.

17.01.2022 Hi Everybody, With Stage 3 restrictions being allowed from 6th June we'll be able to start back normal training, Yay!! I'll be contacting the City of Mandurah on Tuesday to work out when they will be releasing the venues for hirers and will update you all on dates for our return. We are nearly there, I can't wait to see you all and start normal karate lessons again. Sensei Iain.

17.01.2022 Warming up, an important part of any physical activity. Getting the hips ready for strong kicks #karatemandurah #warmup #karate #kofukan #junioradvance

16.01.2022 KARATE CLASSES ARE BACK ON!! Starting from Monday 8th June classes are back on as per usual at the Halls Head (5pm) and Meadow Springs (6pm) Venues. WOOHOO!! Please note that parents will need to observe social distancing rules and there will be hand sanitizer at the door for everybody. Students can train as normal. As per usual, if you are unwell, please stay home.

16.01.2022 Meadow Springs Venue at Oakwood Primary School starts Term 3 tonight from 6pm. If you've always wanted to try Traditional Karate or you'd like your children to try then come on down and start your free 2 week trial. Visit karatemandurah.com for more details.

15.01.2022 Hi everyone, I've just uploaded videos covering full Orange belt for Juniors, Purple belt White Stripe for Junior Advanced and full Green belt for Seniors to the Google Classroom. Please let me know if you are having any trouble logging onto the Classroom or viewing the videos. Please contact me if you can't find the material the student needs to be covered. I'm very keen to make sure that each and every student gets what they need to keep their karate skills up and will crea...te extra videos specific for each request. We're getting closer to re-opening the Dojo's too. Once Stage 3 restrictions are in place we'll be able to train together again, Yay! I'll post the exact dates as soon as I know. Hope you are all happy, well and safe. Sensei Iain.

15.01.2022 Check out the video below by Jesse Enkamp. Explaining the history of Karate styles. Our styles founder, Kenwa Mabuni is included in the video.

15.01.2022 Just had the Association AGM and it was very productive. After the uncertainty of the COVID crisis it appears we have a clear way forward, lets strive for a great 2nd half of the year.

15.01.2022 It’s crazy times at the moment and everyone needs to do their bit to try and minimise the spread of the COVID-19 (Corona) virus. The Mandurah Karate Club will remain active and continue running classes and we will follow future advice from the Australian government. What can we all do:... Please wash your hands regularly. Please don’t come to classes if the following applies to you: Have travelled overseas within the last 14 days Have symptoms of fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath. We as a community need to work together to ensure this virus doesn’t spread and we are all doing our bit to minimise the impact.

15.01.2022 New merchandise has arrived kids and adults sizes will be available to pre order soon #preorder #karatemandurah #model

15.01.2022 Hi everyone, I'm creating videos that students and parents can use as classes to maintain their karate skills. I'm using the Dojo's closed member Facebook group as my prime communication tool. If you are not a member please request to become one by searching for 'Kofukan Karate - Mandurah Dojos Members Group' within Facebook. ... I'll authorise your membership and you'll get access to the group so you can PM me and comment and only group members will see. Thanks Stay safe and be kind. Sensei Iain.

14.01.2022 I hope everyone is enjoying their school holiday break we are enjoying the beautiful beaches of Bremer Bay with Sensei @russhum3z. See you all Monday #holidays #bremerbay #karatemandurah #kofukan

14.01.2022 Hi everyone, We're getting closer to re-opening the Dojo's. Once Stage 3 restrictions are in place (hopefully 3 weeks away) we'll be able to train together again, Yay! I'll post the exact dates as soon as I know. I've just uploaded videos covering Green belt White stripe for Juniors, full Purple belt for Junior Advanced and full Purple belt for Seniors to the Google Classroom. Please let me know if you are having any trouble logging onto the Classroom or viewing the videos.... Please contact me if you can't find the material the student needs to be covered. I'm very keen to make sure that each and every student gets what they need to keep their karate skills up and will create extra videos specific for each request. Hope you are all happy, well and safe. Sensei Iain.

12.01.2022 Happy New Year to all our students. Hope you have a great break and we look forward to seeing you all in 2021.

12.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Halls Head venue classes are back on tonight, see below for times and classes. Very excited. With the COVID restrictions in place there are a few rules we need to stick to but normal partner work / pad work training can go ahead, Woohoo! Junior class - 5pm... Junior ADV class - 5.45pm Senior class - 6.30pm So dust off your gi and join us as we get back to doing what we love doing, the art of the empty hand.

11.01.2022 Do you know someone in the home school community? Every Thursday Sensei Iain takes a home school class at 10.30am. Contact @karatemandurah for more info #karatemandurah #homeschool #curriculum

10.01.2022 Hi everybody, hope you are all safe and well. I've sent out emails on how to access the Google Classroom for Term 2 online training to members who want to join us. If you'd like to have access to the online videos and new classes over term 2 please let me know so I can add you to the list and give you online access. The cost is only $60 for the full term and I'll be helping the students as they upload karate videos, pics and questions to the classroom.... I'm hoping to keep the dojo running over term 2 and have it still running for when social restrictions are loosened in the future. Stay safe and be kind. Sensei Iain.

10.01.2022 Following government guidelines from today we will have QR code’s and contact registers available for your use at all dojo’s (example below) From Mark McGowan: While Western Australia remains free of community transmission, we are doing everything possible to ensure our State is prepared, in case COVID-19 returns in our community. ... So, beginning today, certain businesses and venues will be required to keep a COVID-19 contact register to assist in contact tracing of an outbreak occurred. Our Government has released a free app, SafeWA, to make the process as quick and easy as possible, and paper registers will also be available. Businesses or venues required to keep a contact register include: - food and licenced venues (restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, taverns, nightclubs); - gyms, indoor sporting centres and pools; - places of worship and funeral parlours; - beauty and personal care services including hairdressers and barbers; - galleries and museums; - cinemas, theatres and other entertainment venues; - auction houses and real estate inspections; - community facilities, libraries and halls; - zoos and amusement parks; - function centres; and - accommodation facilities that already have check-in arrangements in place (i.e. hostels, hotels, large campgrounds). Records will ONLY be used for the purpose of COVID-19 contact tracing, should it be required, and will only be kept for 28 days and not used for any other purpose. To download SafeWA, visit www.wa.gov.au/SafeWA

09.01.2022 Hi everyone, Concerning dates of when normal training can resume. The Government has put a number of very tight regulations on people and businesses hiring sporting facilities, both privately and through local shires. These are being enforced by the police.... I have to report details of each student attending classes and show how i intend to maintain social distancing while training before any hiring can be booked in. Signage has to be posted, cleaning has to be done and even then it's only to a maximum of 20 people in the room, including teachers. Because of these restrictions it may mean we will not return to normal training until stage 3 restrictions (4 weeks time) are brought in which will hopefully make it less restrictive on clubs and hirers and raise the group numbers to a max of 100. Contact will also be allowed, student detail reporting will not be needed and social distancing will be slightly relaxed, cleaning and signage will probably remain though. I understand everyone's frustrations in this though as i am also very keen to start back as well. I'll keep everyone up to date via the facebook page as soon as i know the exact return dates. Please bare with us, we will be back up and running as soon as is humanly possible. Sensei Iain.

09.01.2022 I am so proud today was the first senior panel grading in Mandurah. You all showed respect, strength of character and never gave up. Congratulations to Tully, Riley & Oscar on your 2nd Kyu. Congratulations Riccardo and Stuart on grading to your 1st Kyu. ... Special congratulations to Monique and Brenden on passing your Shodan. Thank you to all the students, family and friends for supporting all the students today. Kofukan Karate Mandurah thanks you all

09.01.2022 We have online classes including videos running over school Term 2. PM the club if your interested in signing your kids up. We teach traditional Karate with an emphasis on discipline and respect.

08.01.2022 Hi everybody, please get your replies back to me concerning whether you will be attending the Christmas Wind up on Saturday 12th December ASAP. Thanks.

07.01.2022 Hi families This Thursday night there will be no training at Halls Head as we are moving house. I apologize for the short notice. Thank you for your understanding.... Sensei Iain

06.01.2022 Hi Everybody, Meadow Springs Dojo is back up and running on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings. 8am start tomorrow. looking forward to seeing everybody tomorrow morning.

06.01.2022 Contact us for 2 weeks free trial. [email protected]

05.01.2022 A new experience for the juniors tonight with ippon kumite #focus #karatemandurah #jointerm4 #hallshead

05.01.2022 Last night we had the honor of Sensei Karen (Kobudo/Shotokan) instructing the class on Bo Staff basic moves and techniques. I was so impressed and proud with everyone’s focus, respect and attitude. I look forward to holding more classes like this with Sensei Karen.

05.01.2022 It's official, we can start back at training from Monday 8th February. Yay! Meadow Springs venue won't be available until Tuesday 9th due to cleaning and prep, so Saturday 6th February's class will need to be skipped even though it's out of the lockdown time period. We are so looking forward to seeing everyone back next week though and getting our karate back on!... Junior students under 12 won't need to wear masks for the first week back, however any parents attending the venues will need to wear masks and sign in to the SafeWA app or sign in on our registration list, we've been instructed that this is now mandatory. Instructors and senior students over 12 will be required to wear masks for the first week back. See you all next week. Sensei Iain

04.01.2022 Do something today that your future self will love you for.

04.01.2022 Sempai Brenden had a tough competitor tonight. More ippon kumite to come in term 4 #karatemandurah #term4

04.01.2022 Green, Purple & Brown.....syllabuses are always available at training #grading #workhard #confidence #sensei #blackbelt #karatemandurah #kofukan

03.01.2022 How about some good news? China has closed down its last coronavirus hospital. Not enough new cases to support them. Doctors in India have been successful in treating Coronavirus. Combination of drugs used: Lopinavir, Retonovir, Oseltamivir along with Chlorphenamine. They are going to suggest same medicine, globally.... Researchers of the Erasmus Medical Center claim to have found an antibody against coronavirus. A 103-year-old Chinese grandmother has made a full recovery from COVID-19 after being treated for 6 days in Wuhan, China. Apple reopens all 42 china stores, Cleveland Clinic developed a COVID-19 test that gives results in hours, not days. Good news from South Korea, where the number of new cases is declining. Italy is hit hard, experts say, only because they have the oldest population in Europe. Scientists in Israel likely to announce the development of a coronavirus vaccine. 3 Maryland coronavirus patients fully recovered; able to return to everyday life. A network of Canadian scientists are making excellent progress in Covid-19 research. Plasma from newly recovered patients from Covid -19 can treat others infected by Covid-19. ... While some of us are scared & freaking out () .. REMINDER .. it's not ALL bad news. Please share the power of social media is HUGE! Let’s use it to spread hope instead of fear!!

03.01.2022 Happy New Year message from Shihan Tomiyama. https://www.facebook.com/sally.tomiyama/videos/10159037940163656/

03.01.2022 Hi everyone, I've just uploaded this weeks class videos to Google Classroom. Please let me know if you are having any trouble logging onto the Classroom or viewing the videos. Also please contact me if you can't find the material the student needs to be covered. I'm very keen to make sure that each and every student gets what they need to keep their karate skills up and will create videos specific for each request. ... I'll be creating as a basic, one whole ranked grade per week. One for each class Juniors, Junior Advanced and Seniors. Hope you are all happy, well and safe. Sensei Iain.

02.01.2022 Families, we would like to know what sort of merchandise you would like.......these will be by preorder only and prices to be advised. Hoodies Sweatshirts Tshirts... Hats - caps or beanies Bags Is there anything else? We are open to your suggestions? Designs will be Kofukan and posted here once we know what you’d like. All will be available in Adults & Kids sizes.

02.01.2022 Both Belinda and I would like to wish all the Kofukan students and their families a very happy Christmas. Make sure you sleep well and i hope you wake up having found yourselves on the good list. Merry Christmas everyone!

02.01.2022 Did you know we have an Instagram page too? Give us a follow @karatemandurah

02.01.2022 Hi All, so everybody is aware, concerning the COVID-19 (Corona) virus situation, the Mandurah Karate Club is aligning with the WA school system. If the schools are open for business then so are we. Our class sizes are generally smaller than school classroom sizes and therefore are well within current recommended guidelines. If however, there are students who are unwell please refrain from attending but if you are healthy then please support the club and come to training.

01.01.2022 PreOrders close tomorrow 10am!!! Please email, FB messenger or follow the link on https://www.karatemandurah.com to order your Merch. Last order for 2020 #karatemandurah

01.01.2022 Hi everyone, Just a quick reminder concerning the online classes and videos that can be watched through Google Classroom. Please let me know if you are having any trouble logging onto the Classroom or viewing the videos.... I'll be creating one whole ranked grade per week, released every Thursday. One for each class, Juniors, Junior Advanced and Seniors. This week I’ll be uploading videos covering Orange belt White Stripe for Juniors, full Green belt for Junior Advanced and full Orange belt for Seniors. Please contact me if you can't find the material the student needs to be covered. I'm very keen to make sure that each and every student gets what they need to keep their karate skills up and will create extra videos specific for each request. Hope you are all happy, well and safe. Sensei Iain.

01.01.2022 Some pics from the Pinjarra venue. Great bunch of students.

01.01.2022 Hi Everybody, tonight is Junior and Senior grading night at the Meadow Springs venue. Juniors @ 6pm and Seniors @ 7pm. Please follow the times set out in your grading invitation letter and don't forget to get there early, bring your syllabus and your grading fee. If you are attempting green belt or above you must also bring mouth guards for kumite.... See you tonight.