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.

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Wednesday, 25th of May - NO LATE ENTRIES   We're excited to announce our first Grading Test, for 2022. And, now that many of the COVID restrictions have been eased; we are returning to the 'Whole Dojo' Grading Test format, that we had in the past - all on one day. Please pay attention to your category's schedule - plan to be early - plan to stay a while, afterward (to watch). Special Note: Brown & Black Belt Test, at 3:00pm - ALL Brown Belts and Black Belts are obligated 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. NOT PASS - 50% Refund: Attempting your test, but not passing, will cost you 50% of your fee. ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE ON THE EVENT PLATFORM – NO PAYMENTS ACCEPTED, AT THE DOJO.