The next Round of Okinawa E-Tournament has been launched: To Participate - you MUST be Registered, befor Friday, August 15th. Cost = $30.00   Important dates (Every day at 21:00 UTC): Sunday 22/06/2025: Start of registration period and video upload period; Friday 15/08/2025: End of registration period and Publishing of Draws; Sunday 17/08/2025: End of video upload period; Monday 18/08/2025: Start of judging; Friday 22/08/2025: Announcement of Winners and sending of Certificates and Reports;   **NOTE** If the number of competitors is lower than expected, we reserve the right to extend the registration period.   EVENTS: E-KATA BEGINNER: E-KATA U8 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA U10 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA U12 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA U14 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA OVER 16 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA PRO INDIVIDUAL E-KATA INDIVIDUAL MASTERS A (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL MASTERS B (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL MASTERS C (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL SENIORS (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U6 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U8 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U10 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U11 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL FEMALE U12 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U13 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U14 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U15 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U16 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U17 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U18 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U21 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND)   We will have a PRINTED banner, with the 'Event Code' on it, for recording at the Dojo, before or after training. Each Participant will need to practice & record 4 Kata, to participate. Start practicing and recording NOW!!!

We will be holding a "Recording Session" on Saturday, June 14th, at Angle Vale Primary School Gymnasium (Playford Dojo). To Participate - you MUST be Registered, befor Friday, June 13th. Friday 13/06/2025: End of registration period and Publishing of Draws; Sunday 15/06/2025: End of video upload period; Monday 16/06/2025: Start of judging; Friday 20/06/2025: Announcement of Winners and sending of Certificates and Reports; **NOTE** If the number of competitors is lower than expected, we reserve the right to extend the registration period. EVENTS: E-KATA BEGINNER: E-KATA U8 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA U10 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA U12 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA U14 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA OVER 16 WHITE TO ORANGE BELT (2 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA PRO INDIVIDUAL E-KATA INDIVIDUAL MASTERS A (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL MASTERS B (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL MASTERS C (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL SENIORS (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U6 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U8 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U10 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U11 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL FEMALE U12 (3 KATA OR MORE) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U13 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U14 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U15 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U16 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U17 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U18 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KATA INDIVIDUAL U21 (DIFFERENT KATA EACH ROUND) E-KIHON KIHON U7 (06 YEARS) KIHON U8 (07 YEARS) KIHON U09 (08 YEARS) KIHON U10 (09 YEARS) KIHON U11 (10 YEARS)   1- Bow and beginning with GEDAN BARAI (KIAI!!!); 2- 3x forward oi TSUKI CHUDAN with ZENKUTSU DACHI (without turn); 3- 3x backwards AGE UKE with ZENKUTSU DACHI (without turn); 4- 3x forward SHUTO UKE with KOKUTSU DACHI (without turn); 5- 3x backwards UCHI UKE with KOKUTSU DACHI (without turn); 6- 3x forward MAE GERI JODAN (without turn); 7- 3x backwards GEDAN BARAI with KIBA DACHI ; 8- The last one is finished with GIAKU TSUKI with ZENKUTSU DACHI (KIAI!!!).  

We're excited to announce our upcoming Whole Dojo Seminar & Coloured Belt Grading Tests   This event offers an opportunity for students from all branches to come together for training and assessment.   SEMINAR ONLY (not participating in the Grading Test) $20.00 COLOURED BELT GRADING TEST (includes Seminar) $70.00 All Participants are required to hold a current Karate Australia Membership: https://www.jindokai.com.au/registration/   IMPORTANT: All Jindokai Members are STRONGLY encouraged to attend the Whole Dojo Seminar, on Saturday, May the 10th. (Whether you are participating in the Grading Test, or not) Seminar is followed by our Dojo Group Photograph @ 11:30am   Coloured Belt Grading Tests: GRADING Test Inclusions: Question Time Basic Skill Drills Target Work – precision and timing Kumite – Skills & Assessment criteria Kata – at least 3 Kata NORMAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA APPLIES: All Participating Members MUST be able to demonstrate the following: Complete the minimum number of Training Sessions Competency in Kata; including knowledge of applications, and skilfully performed Competency in Kumite; including an understanding of essential assessment criteria Understands basic terminology, and concepts of traditional Karate training Recommendations: Stay and watch the group that follows your group - making sure that you write down anything that you are unsure about - helping you to be better prepared for your next test. Attend, even if you are not participating - it is recommended that you attend, to watch, and prepare for your next test. Bring a note-pad – write yourself notes – what went well? – what did not? TERMS & CONDITIONS: Don’t be late: Participants will NOT be given entry, if arriving after your Test has commenced. Passing is NOT guaranteed: Participants that do not achieve the required ‘pass-mark’, WILL NOT receive a new Rank. NO PASS - No Refund: Attempting your test, but not passing, will cost you your entire fee. ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE ON THE EVENT PLATFORM – NO PAYMENTS ACCEPTED, AT THE DOJO.   Community: In the same way that you occasionally seek assistance from others, it is important that you are present when others need Your help, too. Grading Tests are not just about 'checking in' for your own event, then leaving when you're done - we support each other, encourage each other, and learn from each other. "Succeed through the development of others"     REGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Saturday, May 3rd NO LATE REGISTRATIONS  

Jindokai - Traveling Party, for the WSKF International Training Seminar & World Championships - 2025 Hi team, It's time to get serious! In order to commence our Final Planning process, we will need to know details of all individuals that will be travelling with us; whether you plan to participate, or not. This is a good time to ensure that your PASSPORT is current. Please complete the Expression of Interest Form, on this page - ASAP - thank you. LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS APRIL 30th WHATSAPP: All registrants will be added to a WhatsApp Group Chat - following the Registrations, to assist with communications. Please do not put the same Mobile Number for all Family Members (unless they don't have their own). NON-ATTENDING PARENTS: Please also complete the Expression of Interest form, for communication purposes. Any question, ask Sensei: dion@jindokai.com.au WhatsApp: +61 404 836 084

2024 - Jindokai Shotokan Karate-Do - BEACH TRAINING & BBQ Wednesday, 11th of December Arrive @ 6:00pm, for a 6:30pm Training Safety Information: No Late Arrivals: If you are not present at the Safety Briefing – you will NOT be allowed to participate. Swimming: Parental Supervision Required - DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN UNATTENDED - Shallow water swimming ONLY. Sun Smart: don’t forget your Sunscreen, Hat & Sunglasses. It gets Cold: bring warm clothes, for afterward. Showers: Change-Rooms, Toilets & Showers, within the North Haven Surf Life Saving Clubrooms – Parents are to stay with their children, in the wet-areas. After training - The Surf Club will provide a BBQ and Drinks, for purchasing.

We're excited to announce our upcoming Grading Tests   COLOURED BELT GRADING TEST (includes Seminar) $60.00 WSKF BLACK BELT TEST (includes Seminar) $250.00 CLUB-ASSESSED BLACK BELT - WSKF UPGRADE (includes Seminar) $190.00 All Participants are required to hold a current Karate Australia Membership: https://www.jindokai.com.au/registration/   IMPORTANT: All Jindokai Members are STRONGLY encouraged to attend the Seminar, on Saturday, November 9th. (Whether you are participating in the Grading Test, or not) Seminar is followed by our Group Photograph @ 11:30am   Coloured Belt Grading Tests: GRADING Test Inclusions: Question Time Basic Skill Drills Target Work – precision and timing Kumite – Skills & Assessment criteria Kata – at least 3 Kata NORMAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA APPLIES: All Participating Members MUST be able to demonstrate the following: Complete the minimum number of Training Sessions Competency in Kata; including knowledge of applications, and skilfully performed Competency in Kumite; including an understanding of essential assessment criteria Understands basic terminology, and concepts of traditional Karate training Recommendations: Stay and watch the group that follows your group - making sure that you write down anything that you are unsure about - helping you to be better prepared for your next test. Attend, even if you are not participating - it is recommended that you attend, to watch, and prepare for your next test. Bring a note-pad – write yourself notes – what went well? – what did not? TERMS & CONDITIONS: Don’t be late: Participants will NOT be given entry, if arriving after your Test has commenced. Passing is NOT guaranteed: Participants that do not achieve the required ‘pass-mark’, WILL NOT receive a new Rank. NO PASS - No Refund: Attempting your test, but not passing, will cost you your entire fee. ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE ON THE EVENT PLATFORM – NO PAYMENTS ACCEPTED, AT THE DOJO.     World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation - Internationally recognised Black Belt As members of the WSKF, our Black Belts must be registered with WSKF Headquarters, in Japan; providing Worldwide recognition of your rank. Certificates are generated at Head Office, and signed by Kasuya Sensei. 1st-Kyu to Black Belt Test - $250.00 Existing, Club-Assessed Black Belts - WSKF Upgrade - $190.00 All existing, Club-Assessed Black Belts will need to do this test - if you are not able to participate in this test, you should plan to participate in the next one. Your opportunity to participate in a Second-Dan Test, will depend on the date of your First-Dan Test. Long-term Black Belts, that were assessed through the JKA system, can grade for their next rank, based on the dates of their JKA Certificate.   Participating in the Dan-Test, but not being assessed DOES NOT REQUIRE A GRADING TEST TICKET (Seminar Fee only)   Being a Black Belt is about behaviour, as much as it is about knowledge & skills being an example, being a role-model, and supporting your colleagues are all Black Belt characteristics.     REGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Saturday, November 2nd NO LATE REGISTRATIONS Test Schedule will be produced, once all Registrations have been received. Please plan to be early - plan to stay afterward, to watch and learn

We're excited to announce our upcoming Seminar All Participants are required to hold a current Karate Australia Membership: https://www.jindokai.com.au/registration/   SEMINAR FEE: $10.00 For participants that are not purchasing a Grading Test   IMPORTANT: All Jindokai Members are STRONGLY encouraged to attend the Seminar, on Saturday, November 9th. (Whether you are participating in the Grading Test, or not) Seminar is followed by our Group Photograph @ 11:30am   REGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Saturday, November 2nd NO LATE REGISTRATIONS Please pay attention to your Grading Category's schedule plan to be early - plan to stay a while, afterward (to watch)

We're excited to announce our upcoming Seminar & Grading Test Guest Instructor: Sensei Bryan Dukas WSKF - 6th Dan Cheif Instructor - WSKF Noosa All Participants are required to hold a current Karate Australia Membership: https://www.jindokai.com.au/registration/   SEMINAR & GRADING TEST: $60.00   IMPORTANT: Whole Dojo Seminar - Saturday, May 11th - ALL Members (Whether you are participating in the Grading Test, or not) Morning Session - ALL GRADES - 10:00am to 11:30am (whole group photograph @ 11:30am) Afternoon Session - PURPLE BELTS & ABOVE - 2:00pm to 3:30pm   Special Note: Brown Belt Test, at 3:30pm (Sunday) ALL Brown Belts and Black Belts "SHOULD" to attend - even if you're not being assessed. Participating, but not being assessed DOES NOT REQUIRE A GRADING TEST TICKET (Seminar Fee only). Being a Black Belt is about behaviour, as much as it is about knowledge & skills - being an example, being a role-model, and supporting your colleagues are all Black Belt characteristics.   GRADING Test Inclusions: Question Time Basic Skill Drills Target Work – precision and timing Kumite – Skills & Assessment criteria Kata – at least 3 Kata NORMAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA APPLIES: All Participating Members MUST be able to demonstrate the following: Complete the minimum number of Training Sessions Competency in Kata; including knowledge of applications, and skilfully performed Competency in Kumite; including an understanding of essential assessment criteria Understands basic terminology, and concepts of traditional Karate training Recommendations: Stay and watch the group that follows your group - making sure that you write down anything that you are unsure about - helping you to be better prepared for your next test. Attend, even if you are not participating - it is recommended that you attend, to watch, and prepare for your next test. Bring a note-pad – write yourself notes – what went well? – what did not? TERMS & CONDITIONS: Don’t be late: Participants will NOT be given entry, if arriving after your Test has commenced. Passing is NOT guaranteed: Participants that do not achieve the required ‘pass-mark’, WILL NOT receive a new Rank. NO PASS - No Refund: Attempting your test, but not passing, will cost you your entire fee. ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE ON THE EVENT PLATFORM – NO PAYMENTS ACCEPTED, AT THE DOJO.   REGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Thursday, May 9th - NO LATE REGISTRATIONS Please pay attention to your Grading Category's schedule plan to be early - plan to stay a while, afterward (to watch)

WSKF WORLD SHOTOKAN KARATE-DO FEDERATION KATA SEMINAR Guest Instructor: Sensei Bryan Dukas WSKF - 6th Dan Chief Instructor - WSKF Noosa SEMINAR FEE - $15.00   SCHEDULE: Morning Session - ALL GRADES - 10:00am to 11:30am (whole group photograph @ 11:30am) Afternoon Session - PURPLE BELTS & ABOVE - 2:00pm to 3:30pm   REGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Thursday, May 9th - NO LATE REGISTRATIONS

2024 - Jindokai Shotokan Karate-Do - BEACH TRAINING & BBQ Wednesday, 10th of January Registration is Manditory Arrive @ 5:45pm, for a 6:00pm Training Safety Information: No Late Arrivals: If you are not present at the Safety Briefing – you will NOT be allowed to participate. Swimming: Parental Supervision Required - DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILDREN UNATTENDED - Shallow water swimming ONLY. Sun Smart: don’t forget your Sunscreen, Hat & Sunglasses. It gets Cold: bring warm clothes, for afterward. Showers: Change-Rooms, Toilets & Showers, within the North Haven Surf Life Saving Clubrooms – Parents are to stay with their children, in the wet-areas. After training - The Surf Club will provide a BBQ and Drinks, for purchasing. *** BBQ & Drinks are NOT INCLUDED in the Participation Fee ***

"The Tradition Continues" In 2023; we will conduct our 'End of Year' traditional challenge, once again. Get your 'Kicking Legs' on; and get your butt to the Dojo.

"The Tradition Continues" In 2023; we will conduct our 'End of Year' traditional challenge, once again. Get your 'Kicking Legs' on; and get your butt to the Dojo.