Are you interested in finding out more, about learning traditional Shotokan Karate, at Jindokai? One of South Australia’s largest, and most successful karate clubs, is offering this FREE opportunity to attend our Basic Skills Course, for Beginners. Learn about the core values of a traditional Dojo You will learn, and practice Basic Karate Skills We will run through all of the administration of managing your participation in our classes What to wear: any comfortable, exercise clothing – karate suit is not necessary, initially. Who can participate: anyone – children under the age of 8yo, must be accompanied by a parent/carer. What to bring: Drink-bottle, training towel and a small bag (to keep your belongings in). If you are wishing to Join, on the day; please bring Bank/Payment details, and Medicare Card. SIGN-UP HERE – INVITE YOUR FRIENDS

Are you interested in finding out more, about learning traditional Shotokan Karate, at Jindokai? One of South Australia’s largest, and most successful karate clubs, is offering this FREE opportunity to attend our Basic Skills Course, for Beginners. Learn about the core values of a traditional Dojo You will learn, and practice Basic Karate Skills We will run through all of the administration of managing your participation in our classes What to wear: any comfortable, exercise clothing – karate suit is not necessary, initially. Who can participate: anyone – children under the age of 8yo, must be accompanied by a parent/carer. What to bring: Drink-bottle, training towel and a small bag (to keep your belongings in). If you are wishing to Join, on the day; please bring Bank/Payment details, and Medicare Card. SIGN-UP HERE – INVITE YOUR FRIENDS

Are you interested in finding out more, about learning traditional Shotokan Karate, at Jindokai? One of South Australia’s largest, and most successful karate clubs, is offering this FREE opportunity to attend our Basic Skills Course, for Beginners. Learn about the core values of a traditional Dojo You will learn, and practice Basic Karate Skills We will run through all of the administration of managing your participation in our classes What to wear: any comfortable, exercise clothing – karate suit is not necessary, initially. Who can participate: anyone – children under the age of 8yo, must be accompanied by a parent/carer. What to bring: Drink-bottle, training towel and a small bag (to keep your belongings in). If you are wishing to Join, on the day; please bring Bank/Payment details, and Medicare Card. SIGN-UP HERE – INVITE YOUR FRIENDS

Are you interested in finding out more, about learning traditional Shotokan Karate, at Jindokai? One of South Australia’s largest, and most successful karate clubs, is offering this FREE opportunity to attend our Basic Skills Course, for Beginners. Learn about the core values of a traditional Dojo You will learn, and practice Basic Karate Skills We will run through all of the administration of managing your participation in our classes What to wear: any comfortable, exercise clothing – karate suit is not necessary, initially. Who can participate: anyone – children under the age of 8yo, must be accompanied by a parent/carer. What to bring: Drink-bottle, training towel and a small bag (to keep your belongings in). If you are wishing to Join, on the day; please bring Bank/Payment details, and Medicare Card. SIGN-UP HERE – INVITE YOUR FRIENDS

Saturday, February 18th - 6:00pm to 8:00pm Welcome to our first Social Dinner for 2023. So much has happened, since our last dinner, in 2022: Beach Training, Christmas Break, a strong return to training in 2023, and Sensei’s Visit. 2023 is already shaping-up to be an awesome year for us; with so much happening all throughout the year. It really is looking to be a fantastic year to be doing Karate. So much “Karate Stuff” to chat about 😊 Importantly: Building a stronger social connection with your peers, helps you to stay motivated. Having a stronger Social Network within the Dojo, helps to ‘pool resources’, and work together to facilitate travel, and training. About the Parafield Gardens Community Club: Is a safe and welcoming premises for Families Has a secure (fenced) lawn area, for the children to play Jindokai Members can become members of the Parafield Gardens Community Club, and receive 10% discount on all meals and drinks. You can print a form, and take it with you, to join up (click here, to find the form) IMPORTANT: The Parafield Gardens Community Club have asked for ONE single coordinator for these bookings - so I have created this 'Registration Page' - to help with coordinating our Bookings. Please Book on here. Please do not confuse their staff, by making seperate bookings - they will allocate a table for you, and you may end up sitting in a different area to the rest of us.

2022 - Jindokai Shotokan Karate-Do - BEACH TRAINING & BBQ Tuesday, 20th of December Arrive @ 5:45pm, for a 6:00pm start After training - The Surf Club will provide a BBQ and Drinks, for purchasing. Children wishing to have a swim, in the ocean - MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT Change-Rooms, Toilets & Showers, within the  North Haven Surf Life Saving Clubrooms Bring some WARM clothes to put on, after training

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Wednesday, November 16th - NO LATE REGISTRATIONS   We're excited to announce our last Grading Test, for 2022. Please pay attention to your category's schedule - plan to be early - plan to stay a while, afterward (to watch). Special Note: Brown Belt Test, at 3:00pm - ALL Brown Belts and Black Belts are encouraged to attend - even if you're not being assessed. Participating, but not being assessed DOES NOT REQUIRE A TICKET. 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. 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 Karate Day is celebrated in late October, each year; and is celebrated with the 100 Kata Challenge. We will be hosting a (Shotokan) 100 Kata Challenge at our Playford Dojo, on October 30th, for the 2022 World Karate Karate Day. Registration is Required (on this platform), to manage Payment and official attendance. Registered participants will receive a commemorative certificate. NO CASUAL VISITS - NO PAY ON THE DAY - BOOKINGS COMPULSORY We welcome all karate participants that know the following Shotokan Kata. Part 1 - All Together: 10 X Taikyoku Shodan 10 X Jono 10 X Heian Shodan 10 X Heian Nidan 10 X Heian Sandan Part 2 - Group 1 Repeat Part 1 Part 2 - Group 2 10 X Heian Yondan 10 X Heian Godan 10 X Tekki Shodan 5 X Bassai Dai 5 X Empi 5 X Kanku Dai 5 X Gion Also, you can register your official attendance, with the World Karate Day Event Coordinators, Bujin TV. Bujin TV Facebook Event: (click here) Registration Details: Your Dojo/Group Name? - Jindokai Shotokan Karate Participants (solo or group - please list here) - Group  

Saturday, October 22nd - 6:00pm to 8:00pm We have started scheduling 'Monthly Group Bookings' - for no special reason, just to hang out, eat, and relax, together - each person to pay for their own meals & drinks. The Parafield Gardens Community Club have 'Counter Meals' on Saturday nights; from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. October 22nd also has a band playing, FEVER, after 8:00pm (free entry), for those that are interested in 'sticking around'. The Parafield Gardens Community Club: Is a safe and welcoming premises for Families Has a secure (fenced) lawn area, for the children to play Later in the evening, there is a Band playing, for the Adult Members to stay and enjoy. Jindokai Members can become members of the Parafield Gardens Community Club, and receive 10% discount on all meals and drinks. You can print a form, and take it with you, to join up (click here, to find the form) IMPORTANT: The Parafield Gardens Community Club have asked for ONE single coordinator for these bookings - so I have created this 'Registration Page' - to help with coordinating our Bookings. Please Book on here. Please do not confuse their staff, by making seperate bookings - they will allocate a table for you, and you may end up sitting in a different area to the rest of us.

Jindokai Shotokan Karate-Do: Friday Fight Club Fight Club is a "Competition Development Program", aimed at assisting participants that intend to compete in tournaments. This is an "Additional Program"; and, is NOT included in your Fortnightly Direct Debits. Participants can choose 1, of 2 options, for Payment: Casual Session Fee - $10.00 each time that you attend "Bulk Pay" - Buy the whole course, in one block, and pay just $50.00 Friday Fight Club will be run over the 9 weeks of Term 4: Session 1 - 21st of October Session 2 - 28th of October Session 3 - 4th of November Session 4 - 11th of November Session 5 - 18th of November Session 6 - 25th of November Session 7 - 2nd of December Session 8 - 9th of December Session 9 - 16th of December Participants will need to have a minimum amount of Protective & Personal Hygiene Equipment: Mouth Guard (available on our website) Sparring Gloves also, bring a Training Towel & Drink Bottle MUST BOOK ONLINE - (buy tickets here) Do not bring Cash to the Dojo Do not 'turn-up' without booking

October 16th 2022 We're planning a 'Road-Trip' to Warrnambool, for the Annual Funakoshi Karate Open Championships. Please use the "Ticket" function (on this page), to indicate your participation. October 15th - Road-trip Leaving Adelaide, nice and early - Breakfast at the Tailem Bend OTR (Motorsport Park) Lunch at Mt Gambier Arrive Warrnambool - unpack - Dinner October 16th - Competition Day:  Last time, the competition finished by 2:00pm - we drove straight back, and were home before 9:30pm Accommodation:  I have already booked my Cabin, at the BIG4 Warrnambool Figtree Holiday Park - (click here) Please make your own arrangements - thank you. Travel: At this stage, we're looking at car-pooling - but, if numbers are significant, I am considering hiring a Bus, I am licensed. Please indcate early: Are you intending on Driving, and have spare seats? Are you dependant on getting a lift in someone else's car?

Jindokai Shotokan Karate-Do: Social Evening (informal dinner) Saturday, September 24th - 6:00pm to 8:00pm In an effort to develop our 'Social' connection within our Dojo's membership; we are introducing some 'Social Evenings' at the Parafield Gardens Community Centre. The Parafield Gardens Community Club have 'Counter Meals' on Saturday nights; from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We are proposing a 'Monthly Group Booking' - for no special reason, just to hang out, eat, and relax, together - each person to pay for their own meals & drinks. Even though September 24th is AFL Grand Final day - we felt that there are no SA teams in the final, so it should be OK to have dinner on this day. The Parafield Gardens Community Club: Is a safe and welcoming premises for Families Has a secure (fenced) lawn area, for the children to play Later in the evening, there is a Band playing, for the Adult Members to stay and enjoy. IMPORTANT: The Parafield Gardens Community Club have asked for ONE single coordinator for these bookings - so I have created this 'Registration Page' - to help with coordinating our Bookings. Please Book on here. Please do not confuse their staff, by making seperate bookings - they will allocate a table for you, and you may end up sitting in a different area to the rest of us.