MEMBERS of a Coffs Coast karate club have achieved top results against Australia’s finest.
Traditional Shotokan Karate-do Federation (TSKF) Coffs Harbour members excelled at the Australian National Titles in Caloundra.
Students Chloe finished second in Kumite, and third in Kata, and Amelia finished third in Kata
Sensei Andrew Hall finished first in Kata, second in Kumite, and second in Team Kumite.
He was also presented with the 5th Dan certificate by Shunsuke Takahashi Shihan.
Sensei Hall was also announced as a member of the 2026 Australian Team to compete in the ISKF World Shoto Cup in Mexico in October.
Sensei Alec Shaw was awarded TSKFA 4th Dan under Shunsuke Takahashi Shihan.
Team members received a week of intense training before the National Titles, under Shunsuke Takahashi Shihan (OAM) 9th Dan, Takechiyo Nemoto Sensei, Ryozo Hirata Sensei, and Satoru Tobita Sensei.
Sensei Andrew Hall highlighted why the club’s members were amongst the best in Australia.
“Members of the Traditional Shotokan Karate-do Federation (TSKF) Coffs Harbour team are among the best in Australia because of their strong fundamentals in Shotokan Karate, disciplined training, and consistent focus on developing powerful kihon, precise kata, and effective kumite,” he said.
“Our dojo in Coffs Harbour also benefits from strong leadership and a culture that encourages students to continually refine their technique and mindset in a safe and supported environment.
“Twice a year we host guest instructors from Japan – Sensei Takechiyo Nemoto and Sensei Ryozo Hirata – who run masterclasses and conduct gradings, and this international exposure helps bring out the best in our students.”
Sensei Hall explained the TSKF philosophy.
“The Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do Federation (TSKF) is a not-for-profit karate organisation,” he said.
“We offer Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do training and competition opportunities to children and adults following the traditions of Shotokan founder Gichin Funakoshi and Master Nakayama.
“We adhere to Master Funakoshi’s principles including ‘karate begins and ends with respect.
“We teach all aspects of Traditional Shotokan Karate-Do and promote good character.”
By Aiden BURGESS
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