International Karate Daigaku Association Australia “IKD-Karate-Australia”

A Milestone Celebration: 9 Years of IKD Karate Australia

Today, our dojo was filled with a profound sense of pride as we celebrated two major milestones in the history of IKD Karate Australia. We were deeply honored to be joined by the newly appointed Gympie Deputy Mayor, Cr Warren McEwan, who helped us mark this special occasion.

Nine Years of Dedication
It is a momentous day for our IKD family as we celebrate our 9th Anniversary. This journey has been defined by more than just martial arts; it has been nine years of persistent growth, rigorous training, and a whole lot of fun. We are incredibly grateful for the vibrant community we’ve built together and the positive impact our students continue to make both inside and outside the dojo.

The Path to Black Belt Excellence
The highlight of our celebration was the official certificate presentation for our dedicated students who successfully challenged their Black Belt grading last November. Reaching these ranks requires years of discipline and an unwavering "Karate-ka" spirit.

We are thrilled to officially congratulate our newest rank achievers:
Racheal – Shodan (1st Degree)
Zach & Dana – Nidan (2nd Degree)
Terry – Sandan (3rd Degree)

Your commitment to the art of Karate is an inspiration to every student at our dojo. Well done on this prestigious achievement!

A Community Thank You
A sincere thank you to Cr Warren McEwan for visiting our dojo, supporting local martial arts, and taking the time to recognize the hard work of our students.
Here is to many more years of excellence, discipline, and community. Ous!

Thank You for Supporting Our Community!
International Karate Daigaku Australia Inc would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Bendigo Bank – Gympie & District Community Bank Branch for their generous sponsorship support.
Their commitment to supporting local organisations and community initiatives makes a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful to have them backing our efforts.
Thanks to their contribution, we are able to continue developing our programs and supporting our members.
We proudly acknowledge Bendigo Bank – Gympie & District Community Bank Branch as a valued sponsor and appreciate their ongoing dedication to strengthening our community.

What an incredible experience at the Karate Australian Open 2026!
A big thank you to Karate Australia and NSW Karate for organising such a well run tournament. Events like this truly showcase the spirit and excellence of our sport.

IKD Australia was represented by a small team this year of one athlete, one coach and one official. A big congratulations to Delara who secured a Gold in the Female U21 (-61KG) Kumite category!

Well done to everyone involved and to the organisers who made the competition possible. Looking forward to the next one!

IKD Australia Easter Holiday Notice

Wishing our entire IKD family a joyous and restful Easter! Please take note of our upcoming holiday closure dates so you can plan your break accordingly.

Closed: Friday, 3rd April – Sunday, 19th April

Pupil Free Day: Monday, 20th April

Classes Resume: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy Easter break. Take this time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming you back to the dojo on the 22nd, ready to train strong!

Happy Easter from the team at IKD Australia!

Today we held our Working Bee. A huge thank you to everyone who came along to help out. Your time, effort, and positive spirit made such a big difference.

There was a lot to get through such as moving equipment, hedge trimming, pressure washing, vacuuming, mopping, and giving the bathrooms a clean. It was no small job, but together we got it done, and the dojo is looking fantastic because of all of you.

It’s moments like this that really show the strength of our community. We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who lent a hand and contributed to making our space cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for all.

Thank you again for your hard work and support!!

What an incredible day at IKD Australia yesterday!

A huge congratulations to all students who stepped up and gave their best at grading. Your hard work, discipline, and determination truly showed on the mats
we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of you.

A special mention to our three young starters who completed their very first grading — what an amazing achievement!

Your courage to step on the mats and give it a go is something to be really proud of, and this is just the beginning of your journey.

Grading isn’t just about belts, it’s about growth, resilience, and pushing past your limits — and yesterday was a perfect example of that spirit in action.

A big thank you as well to our instructors and supporters who helped make the day run so smoothly. Your guidance and encouragement mean everything.

Enjoy some highlights from the day below!

Five IKD Australia members recently attended CPR & AED training at Gunabul Homestead.
Thank you to Community Bank Gympie Bendigo Bank for organising this fantastic initiative and to the amazing Victoria from Queen of Hearts Training for delivering the nationally recognised training. Special thanks also to the team at Gunabul Homestead for hosting.
This program offers FREE CPR & AED training for Community Bank Gympie Bendigo Bank AED/Defib recipients and members of the broader community — helping build safer, more prepared communities.

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