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Blitz instructor’s special

I always have mixed feelings when I open my favourite martial arts magazine to find it plastered with my face. Delight that Sobukan is featured, but then guilt that my ugly mug has defaced the mag. You may find myself … Continue reading

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April update

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Please find information about the following topics below: Easter training Grading                  20/4/2013 Demonstrations   5/5/2013 and 19/9/2013 Competitions        19/5/2013 Monthly fees        1/4/2013 Easter training Classes will be continuing as usual this Easter. I expect small classes over Easter, so … Continue reading

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March update

Can you believe summer is over?! It’s a little sad, really, but on the positive side, it means that we are heading into some cooler weather, ideal for training! Welcome to Ray, Annie, Daniel, James, Nathan and Kate, the Purvis … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, and I hope you all have been enjoying your Australia Day long weekend – I know I have! As per usual, there is training tonight. It is rare for Sobukan to close for public holidays, this usually … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!!

Our last training session of the year will be on Saturday 22nd December for adults, and Wednesday 19th December for juniors. On Saturday 22nd December, let’s meet at Himeji Gardens (South Tce, city) at midday for a picnic. Please wear or … Continue reading

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Change of schedule for next two Saturdays

Sorry for any inconvenience, but there is no jujutsu/no gi grappling class this Saturday or next for the following reasons: Nov 24 – Renshi Jason Griffiths seminar at 2pm. We will learn some great standing and ground submission drills. Dec 1 – My Japanese karate-bu kids … Continue reading

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November newsletter

October was a huge month! Thank you to all those who attended the anniversary party, for the card, the food and drinks, presents, and of course your presence! Also, thanks to Geoff, Julie and Rob who helped raise money for … Continue reading

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Anniversary party and Fight For Life seminar for cancer research

Thank you so much for your support over the past 13 months. Thank you to everyone who supported and assisted with the move to our amazing new location, to everyone who has participated in demonstrations, magazine/newspaper articles, photo shoots, those … Continue reading

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日本語補習校空手部

Today marked the opening of the Japanese Community School Karate club! We had a modest start with around 10 students, and I look forward to helping these Japanese children about elements of their own culture, while helping them develop concentration, … Continue reading

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OzAsia Moon Lantern Festival

Today Sobukan represented Japanese Martial Arts at South Australia’s largest Asian festival. Thank you to all of the students and families who sacrificed their Sunday afternoon to participate. You all did an amazing job. In particular, thank you to Matt Shilcock … Continue reading

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