Kalgoorlie Karate Academy

We are getting quite a collection of lost property. Wondering where their shoes went? Possibly we have them. Please remember to take your shoes, and please check they are actually yours first.

Sincere condolences to Cheyne, family, and all at Australian Karate Academy for their loss. Bob was a huge influence on me during my formative karate years.

It is with very heavy hearts that the Australian Karate Academy shares the news that our founder, Bob McMahon, passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning, aged 75.

Bob was the founder of the Australian Karate Academy, a highly respected 7th Dan, and a man who dedicated more than 50 years of his life to karate and to the people he taught.

But Bob was much more than just a Sensei.

To so many, he was a teacher, mentor, role model, father figure, coach, harsh taskmaster when he needed to be, counsellor, and most importantly, a friend.

Over more than five decades, Bob had a profound influence on the lives of many thousands of students. For many, the lessons he taught went far beyond karate and stayed with them throughout their lives.

Above all else, Bob was a devoted family man. He was deeply loved by his wife Gayleen, his children Amy, Cheyne, Tegan and Louise, and his entire family.

His influence can be seen in generations of karateka, instructors and students, and his legacy will forever remain at the heart of the Australian Karate Academy.

We know there are many people whose lives were touched by Bob and who will feel this loss deeply.

Further information regarding Bob's Celebration of Life will be shared over the coming days.

For now, we ask that you keep Gayleen, Amy, Cheyne, Tegan, Louise and the McMahon family in your thoughts as they navigate this incredibly difficult time.

Rest in peace, Bob Sensei. Your legacy will live on.

A smaller but no less enthusiastic group kitted up for sparring today. Great to see Ean getting out of his comfort zone, getting into the drills and doing a few rounds of kickboxing. Now that "The S Word" season is over, and you've got nothing to do Saturdays, why not come in and have a go?

Classes resume for term 3 tomorrow Monday 20th July.

Our Junior and Senior programs return to normal training from tomorrow, Monday 20th July.

If you are interested in joining us to learn traditional Okinawan karate and kobudo, please head to our website to secure your spot in our Junior or Senior trial programs commencing tomorrow. Hurry as places are limited and our Junior program is nearly full.

https://kalgoorliekarate.com.au/getstarted/

A special congratulations to Chelsea who, at yesterdays grading, became the first ever student of ours to complete all junior levels and grade into the senior program (transition is otherwise automatic at age 14). An amazing effort from an extremely dedicated and talented student.

Term 2 Grading assessments completed today.

An incredible display of skill and endurance across the board.

Congratulations to everyone who obtained their next level.

Seniors

4th Kyu Green Belt
Hayan
Chelsea

6th Kyu Green Belt
Caitlyn
Skye

Juniors

6th Mon Orange Belt with Black Stripe
Tapiwa
Lucas
Belle-Bethany

5th Mon Orange Belt
Gwyneth
Ysabella
Vinnie

4th Mon Yellow Belt with Black Stripe
Luther
Jackson
Baraka
Izayah
Ean

3rd Mon Yellow Belt
Patrick
Griffin
Jett

2nd Mon Yellow Belt with White Stripe
Evelyn
Layla

1st Mon White Belt Yellow Stripe
Dylan
Eli
Zachary

I understand many are still without power (weren't they fixing this four elections ago?). At present the lights are on in the dojo and classes are as normal today.
Also - the window has finally been replaced. It now looks like a door so please don't walk through it 😁

A small and relatively inexperienced group made their way over to Kalgoorlie Kickboxing: for their quarterly sparring day. Top work and congratulations to Ruben, Christian (guard up!! 😁), Aki, Baraka, and Luther. A very special mention to Patrick, for whom the event was his first ever sparring experience. Outstanding that you jumped in and had a go! Very special thanks to all the Kalgoorlie schools who attended for helping these guys where necessary. I sincerely hope I didn't forget anyone. Was supervising, which is also why I forgot to take photos.
These are regular events designed to promote interaction between our city's martial arts clubs. Hope to see you at the next one.

The broken front window has been removed and temporary boarding put up. Every effort has been made to remove any glass fragments, but for today only please leave footwear ON, removing before entering training area. This is just an extra precaution until a thorough clean can be arranged.

Congratulations to the students who attended the karate assessment over the weekend.

Overall a very high standard. Well done to all.

Seniors
5th Kyu
Ved

7th Kyu
Skye
Caitlyn

Juniors
Blue Belt Black Stripe
Georgia
Nate

Blue Belt
Oliver

Orange Belt Black Stripe
Harley
Lincoln

Orange Belt
Bella

Yellow Belt Black Stripe
Kaci
Quade

Yellow Belt
Izayah
Noah

Yellow Belt White Stripe
Griffin
Juniper
Ruben
Christian

White Belt Yellow Tripe
Layla