Gold Martial Arts

THAILAND OPEN 2026 | Team GMA

We congratulate our Gold Martial Arts representatives and medal-winning athletes on an outstanding international performance.

Laura Golding
🥉Bronze Medal - Female Kumite Senior Team

Sadhbh Smith-Flanagan
🥉Bronze Medal - Female Kumite Cadet +61kg

Zachary Thomas
🥉Bronze Medal - Male Kumite U14 -45kg

We also recognise and sincerely thank Sensei Mark Golding, Lead Coach, for his dedication, leadership, and continued support throughout the championships.

Congratulations Team GMA!

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Good luck to all Team GMA members competing in the Karate WA League - Shotokan Open this Sunday, 30 August 2026, at the Gold Netball Centre. Confidence in every move!

Gold Martial Arts is a proud member of Karate Australia (KA) which is the only government and Australian Olympic Committee recognised Karate body in Australia.

Sensei Mark Golding has been associated with the KA since 1981, having represented Australia internationally both as an Athlete and National and Olympic Coach (Tokyo 2020) and as Head of Style of Gold Martial Arts.

Membership benefits include:

✅ Organisational & Member Insurance
✅ Peak Body Recognition
✅ Government Accredited Instructors
✅ Pathway to State, National & International Level Competitions
✅ Access to Government Funded Incentives

INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM - 5 Lessons + FREE Uniform - $39 Only (Uniform Value - $75). 🥋

✅ KIDSPORT APPROVED CLUB

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Confidence in karate starts with small steps: learning a stance, practising a technique, trying again after mistakes.

That same confidence can help young people stand tall when faced with bullying.

Karate teaches students to believe in themselves, use their voice and know they are not alone. 🙌

This is not about fighting back. It is about standing strong.

🥋 THAILAND OPEN 2026 🇹🇭

Gold Martial Arts was proudly represented at the Thailand Open 2026 by a dedicated team of athletes; Laura Golding, Zai Portughes Preston, Sadhbh Smith-Flanagan, Aislinn Thomas and Zachary Thomas.

Each athlete stepped onto the international stage with determination and pride, representing Australia and Gold Martial Arts with distinction.

We congratulate and acknowledge our medal-winning athletes:

Laura Golding
🥉Bronze Medal - Female Kumite Senior Team

Sadhbh Smith-Flanagan
🥉Bronze Medal - Female Kumite Cadet +61kg

Zachary Thomas
🥉Bronze Medal - Male Kumite U14 -45kg

These achievements are a wonderful reflection of the athletes’ hard work, dedication and perseverance, and a proud moment for Gold Martial Arts.

We also acknowledge the efforts of Sensei Mark Golding, Lead Coach, for his guidance, commitment and leadership throughout the championships.

LET'S GET IT! Team Australia 🇦🇺

The championships will be LIVE streamed.

https://m.youtube.com//streams?ra=m

🇦🇺 Team Australia 🇦🇺
2026 Thailand Open
14-16 August 2026
Bangkok, Thailand

Good luck to all Gold Martial Arts members selected to represent Australia at the 16th Thailand Open Karate Championships.

The championships will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 14 - 16 August 2026.

Congratulations to each and every team member on this outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of you and wish you every success as you take to the international stage.

Laura Golding
Zai Portughes Preston
Sadhbh Smith-Flanagan
Aislinn Thomas
Zachary Thomas

We also wish Sensei Mark Golding all the best as Lead Coach of the Australian Team.

The championships will be LIVE streamed.

https://m.youtube.com//streams?ra=m