Sunshine Coast Karate

My 7 year old son and I joined about 10 months ago and my only regret is not having joined earlier. A couple of months prior to joining, my doctor advised that I was a prime candidate for type 2 diabetes and cardiac complications... needless to say, something had to be done. I'm now 15kg lighter, much much fitter, healthier and well on my way to my weight loss goal of 25kg. Yes, I've had to do the hard work but Sunshine Coast Karate from the very beginning have provided a supportive, well structured, no-nonsense environment and training program that has given me the opportunity to be where I am today while learning a traditional style of karate. My son loves the training and has benefited in countless ways. Parents are encouraged to train alongside their little ones which is what I do on top of my own classes, giving my son and me special bonding time doing something we both love. As soon as my daughter is old enough she will be along for the free trial as I'm sure she will love the fun classes too. The instructors are excellent in every way possible and I could easily rave on about how professional, friendly, dedicated and passionate they are about their student's and their own karate journey. Regardless of your age or fitness level, I highly recommend Sunshine Coast Karate.
5 8 years ago (27-05-2017)

Our 5yo is a bit of a handful at home, so we decided to give him a hobby. Karate was his choice so we went looking for a dojo. I would just like to say that we were so lucky to find Martin and Sandra at sunshine Coast Karate, lucky because their dojo was the first we looked at. Martin and Sandra are so patient and respectful to both us and our son, we had heaps of trouble getting him to partake in the first few lessons, but Martin and Sandra stood by us and offered us enough time to get him comfortable at the dojo. Now he waits all week to attend his class and is half way toward achieving his first belt upgrade, he is so proud of his training, he rarely stops talking about it. If you want a great dojo where your child can grow in confidence and self discipline, then look no further than Sunshine Coast Karate.
5 7 years ago (19-07-2017)

We have been going to Sunshine Coast Karate since February 2013. We viewed and trialled at various Karate schools on the Sunshine Coast. We are happy to share the reasons why we are happy and choose Sunshine Coast Karate. Prior to starting at Sunshine Coast Karate our 7 year old son lacked self-confidence and concentration. Since starting with Sunshine Coast Karate he has started to handle social situations with more ease. He has also been commended on his attention and work performance in the classroom. As parents we are very happy with our selection of Sunshine Coast Karate, not only because of the improvements we have witnessed in our son, but also in the way the school is run. Both Martin & Sandra present themselves in a very professional manner. Sunshine Coast Karate offers a great sense of balance between fun and respect. We are impressed there are always senior students in a class to support the black belt instructor to ensure the children’s techniques are developing correctly. For us the lessons at Sunshine Coast Karate really reinforce the life skills we are teaching our son at home - respect, confidence and acceptance. We would recommend this school to anyone who has children. Thank you Martin & Sandra and we look forward to many more years of involvement. Sincerely The Di Pietra’s
5 12 years ago (28-08-2013)

Our granddaughter loves this karate school as well as dad. Great for her self esteem. Very good instructors and very patient with young children.
5 9 years ago (12-04-2016)

Best thing we have ever done for our family! One afternoon in February 2013, my children and I were talking about karate. They decided they would like to give it a go, and later that afternoon they were in the Sunshine Coast Karate dojo - having a free trial lesson and absolutely loving every minute of it. My husband and I both train now as well. We love that we have the opportunity to train together with our children in their classes, as well as training in the adult sessions. Throughout all of our journeys, Martin, Sandra and Helen have been incredibly supportive. They have a wealth of experience and are excellent teachers, mentors and role models. The family-friendly vibe of the dojo means that our kids feel really welcome, and have made some great new friends - who are all really supportive of each other (a rare commodity in some sports, we have found!). Without hesitation, I would recommend Sunshine Coast Karate.
5 10 years ago (27-05-2015)