Kofukan Australia goes national
Kofukan Australia goes national with Sensei Dave opening a dojo in Queensland After 31 years of Kofukan karate in Australia, the first Kofukan dojo has opened outside Western Australia. Dave Hatte (3rd Dan) moved to Queensland earlier this year and last week opened a dojo in Torquay, Queensland. Sensei Dave will initially focus on classes […]
Fundraising for Tournament Protective Equipment
Fundraising for Tournament Protective Equipment Sensei Don McKay with the delivery of personal protective equipment purchased with fundraising by Kofukan Karate Australia members, 29 August 2022 August 2022 commenced a big fundraising drive for Kofukan Karate Australia led by Sensei Don from Karate For Life (Baldivis, Kwinana and Forrestdale dojos). The purpose of the fundraising […]
Kofukan Australia welcomes a new Shodan black belt
Kofukan Australia welcomes a new Shodan black belt Kofukan Karate Australia is proud to welcome a new Shodan (1st Dan Black Belt) to our ranks. On 12 June 2022, Corey Parker successfully graded at his home dojo, Kofukan Byford Dojo, in front of panel of black belts. Two other students, Alfred Koenig (Kwinana) and Connor […]
Kofukan International 50th Anniversary Awards
Kofukan International 50th Anniversary Awards On 5 April 2022, Shihan Keiji Tomiyama, President of Kofukan International, awarded two senior Australian Kofukan karate-ka new ranks and titles. In 2022 we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the origins of Kofukan International, as Naoki Omi and Keiji Tomiyama moved to Europe to teach Tani-ha Shito-Ryu in March 1972. “To commemorate […]
Successful WAKF Regional Seminar in Kalgoorlie
Successful WAKF Regional Seminar in Kalgoorlie Participants at the February 2022 WAKF Regional Seminar, Kalgoorlie Sensei Don McKay (left) and Sensei Brian Chambers (second from left) joins WAKF coaches at the WAKF Regional Seminar Kofukan Karate Australia would like to thank the West Australian Karate Federation (WAKF) for holding their Regional Seminar in Kalgoorlie on […]
Brown Belts “Saifa” through their first training seminar of 2022
Brown Belts “Saifa” through their first training seminar of 2022 On Sunday 13 February 2022, nine brown belts and four black belts attended the first Brown Belt Seminar for 2022, held at the Meadow Springs Dojo. Sensei Don, Sensei Iain, Sensei Lindon and Sensei Stuart provided instruction on Saifa for 2nd Kyu students and Gekisai […]
Welcome the Year of the Tiger
Welcome the Year of the Tiger 2022 is the Year of the Tiger The 1st of February 2022 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year (or Chinese New Year). This year is the Year of the Tiger! This must be a good sign that this year will be bigger and better for Kofukan, as […]
WAKF Regional Seminar, Kalgoorlie, 20 Feb 2022
WAKF Regional Seminar, Kalgoorlie, 20 Feb 2022 The Western Australia Karate Federation (WAKF) are delighted to offer a regional event in Kalgoorlie on 20 February 2022. The event will be held at the Kalgoorlie Kofukan dojo. This is an important part of the WAKF Board’s approach to promoting karate in as many regions as possible. […]
Welcome to our new website
Welcome to our new website 2022 brings a new website for Kofukan Karate Australia! The website provides useful information about each dojo to attract new members. It is also a comprehensive membership website where people can easily sign-up online and get access to great training resources. If you haven’t already, please register your membership. All […]