Dan grades awarded during week of training in Perth
Robert Sage (centre) passed to Sandan. Curtis Koenig (centre left) and Curt Moss (centre right) passed to Nidan From 17 To 23 July, senior instructors from across WA gathered in Perth for a week-long training program. While we were missing Shihan Keiji Tomiyama from the program this year, we were especially pleased to have Sensei […]
New Shodan black belt in June 2026
We welcomed a new Shodan black belt at the June 2026 panel grading
We finish 2025 with new Shodans
We finish 2025 with new Shodans We congratulate six new black belts in November and December 2025: Alfred Koenig (Kwinana dojo) – Senior Shodan, regraded from a Junior Shodan Ashlynn Watts (Pinjarra dojo) – Senior Shodan Hera Watts (Pinjarra dojo) – Senior Shodan Liam Gallin (Byford dojo) – Junior Shodan Amira Lacsao (Kalgoorlie dojo) – […]
2025 Kofukan Australia tournament
2025 Kofukan Australia tournament Our 2025 Kofukan Shito-Ryu Invitational Development Tournament was a fantastic day of karate spirit, camaraderie and friendly competition, bringing together 50 competitors for an enjoyable and inspiring event. Held on 21 September at the Kwinana Recquatic Centre in Western Australia, the tournament provided the perfect opportunity for students to test their […]
Shihan Tomiyama’s visit 2025
Shihan Tomiyama’s visit 2025 We had the pleasure of Shihan Tomiyama’s visit again in July 2025. Mr Keiji Tomiyama (Shihan, 9th Dan Tasshi Shito-ryu), President and Joint-Chief Instructor of Kofukan International, visited Australia from 18 to 25 July 2025 and we hosted a series of training seminars and classes. The seminars on the weekend of 19-20 […]
New black belts in June 2025
We welcomed twi new Senior Shodans at the June 2025 senior panel gradings.
New Kofukan dojo opens in Wollongong NSW
Kofukan Karate Australia is pleased to announce that a new Kofukan dojo is opening in Wollongong, New South Wales! Illawarra Karate Academy is run by experienced Kofukan instructors Brett and Teri Ferreira.
End of year senior gradings welcome new Shodan black belts
We welcomed three new Senior Shodans at the end of year senior panel gradings.
2024 Kofukan Shito-ryu Invitational Development Tournament
2024 Kofukan Shito-ryu Invitational Development Tournament On 15 September 2024, we hosted our annual Kofukan tournament at the Kwinana Recquatic Centre. This year, the event was open to other clubs by invitation, and we were very pleased to get 110 competitors across kata and kumite events! Joining our members from across Perth, Peel and Goldfields regions […]
Shihan Tomiyama’s visit 2024
Shihan Tomiyama’s visit 2024 In July 2024, Mr Keiji Tomiyama (Shihan, 9th Dan Tasshi Shito-ryu), President and Joint-Chief Instructor of Kofukan International, visited Australia again. Kofukan Karate Australia hosted a series of training seminars and classes, including open seminars on the weekend of 13th-14th of July. Karate-ka from all over the southern Perth and the Peel Region […]