Regular Training Sessions Resumes!
7th February
Hope everyone is safe and well.
Bringing you some good news today: REGULAR TRAINING SESSIONS WILL RESUME FROM THIS COMING WEEK!
Our training times for 2021 will be as follows:
- Tuesdays, 7pm-9pm @ Courtside Studio (UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre)
- Thursdays, 7pm-9pm @ Judo Room (UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre)
Our first training session will be this Tuesday, 9th February! Anyone who wants to attend a training session MUST register through our Appointy system. Note: you will need to create an account to be able to register for a slot.
Upon arrival, your temperature will be checked and your booking will be marked prior to entering the training room. Please note that to ensure safe distancing between members we will be limiting training bookings to 20 people on Tuesdays and 10 people on Thursdays for the time being, so if you want a spot make sure to book in advance!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to message us! Can't wait to see you all back~.
Maria
Membership on Pause until Further Notice 2
8th October
Unfortunately, 2020's not getting any easier in terms of training; YMCA is terminating its contract with UNSW in terms of Unigym operations.
This means that Unigym will not be reopening until a new owner is found and there's no ETA on when that might happen.
We'll keep you updated on when the situation changes, but for now, stay safe and healthy.
Maria
Membership on Pause until Further Notice
30th March
Hope you are keeping healthy and safe. Due to the current situation and uncertainty about when training will be resumed, we are providing you with the following options regarding PAID fees:
- 10-class pass expiry dates will be extended according to how long training is not available (e.g. if training resumes 6 months from the time it was ceased, 6 months will be added to the expiry date of your pass)
- We understand that a lot of individuals will be facing financial stress at this time. If you need or want a refund of your fees, please message me privately and we will organise a transfer. Once our normal schedule resumes, you are more than welcome to come back and pay for training fees afresh.
- If you choose to leave your fees as they are, their validity will be extended according to how long training was not available (exact extension will be decided upon official reinstatement of regular training).
Please also note that for as long as our activities at the University and with Arc Sport are in hiatus, Club members will NOT be covered under UNSW insurance under the Group Personal Accident (GPA) policy.
Take care and keep an eye out for further updates!
Maria
Coronavirus Precaution: Training Cancelled until Further Notice
17th March
In light of recent developments regarding the spread of COVID-19, training sessions will be cancelled until further notice. Our top priority is the health and safety of our members and our Executive Team believes that, due to the close-contact nature of our sport, this is the best measure for the time being.
We will reasses the situation in mid-April so stay posted on our social media pages for updates regarding training and the Club.
Make sure to keep following health and travel advice of relevant authorities and stay informed as the situation evolves. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly or send us a message through our page. In the meantime - take care, wash your hands and keep drilling your kata at home!
Maria
Term 1 2020 Start and Coronavirus Precaution
31th January
Hi, everyone!
Hope you all had a wonderful and re-energising holiday season!
UNSW Karate will be resuming training next week on Tuesday, 4th of February at 7:00PM. However, in light of the new Coronavirus outbreak, please follow these measures for your own safety as well as those around you:
- If you recently came back from China or live with someone who has, please do not attend training until 14 days after your/their date of return
- If you're not feeling 100%, please seek medical help to ensure you are safe and refrain from attending training until you are well
Make sure you follow any hygiene and safety precautions as outlined by the University and News updates!
Please see our 2020 training schedule below:
- Tuesdays ~ 7:00PM-9:00PM at Courtside Studio (UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre)
- Thursdays ~ 7:00PM-9:00PM at Judo Room (UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre)
Take care and keep safe.
Maria
She Can Term 3 2019
30th October
UNSW Karate will be participating in She Can again this semester! We will be running a session:
- 30/10/19 (Wednesday), 1pm-2pm
WHERE: Sam Cracknell
WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, sneakers and comfy exercise clothes
Find your fitness fit!
Not sure where to start when it comes to sport? She Can provides women with an inclusive, safe and comfortable environment in which to skill up in sport. Our Taster sessions take you through beginners classes in everything from yoga to ultimate frisbee. Make new friends, dive back into sport and find your fitness fit!
Grading
11th July
To those grading this Thursday, please make sure you've completed the following checklist BEFORE the actual grading day:
- Have a grading form filled out and handed in.
- Paid the grading fee ($40 for junior belts and $50 for seniors).
- Make sure you have a badge sewn on your gi! This is very important. No badge = no grading.
See you all at training~.
Luke Sy
She Can Semester T2 2019
8th July
UNSW Karate will be participating in She Can again this semester! We will be running two sessions during the next two weeks:
- 9/07/19 (Tuesday), 2pm-3pm
- 16/07/19 (Tuesday), 2pm-3pm
WHERE: Sam Cracknell
WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle, sneakers and comfy exercise clothes
Find your fitness fit!
Not sure where to start when it comes to sport? She Can provides women with an inclusive, safe and comfortable environment in which to skill up in sport. Our Taster sessions take you through beginners classes in everything from yoga to ultimate frisbee. Make new friends, dive back into sport and find your fitness fit!
Luke Sy
Grading
13th May
To those grading this Thursday, please make sure you've completed the following checklist BEFORE the actual grading day:
- Have a grading form filled out and handed in.
- Paid the grading fee ($40 for junior belts and $50 for seniors).
- Make sure you have a badge sewn on your gi! This is very important. No badge = no grading.
See you all at training~.
Maria
Back in Action!
15th January
Hope everybody had wonderful Christmas and New Year's celebrations!
Great news - training will be resuming again soon! Our schedule for this year will be exactly the same as it was in 2018:
| Time | Venue | |
| Tuesdays | 7:15pm - 9pm | Multi-Purpose Room 1, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
| Thursdays | 7pm - 9pm | Multi-Purpose Room 2 (Judo Room), UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
Our official first session for 2019 will be held on the 5th of February. We are looking forward to welcoming our regular members as well as any new faces that would like to join us.
We offer a first free trial lesson to any first-timers at our Club (whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner), so feel free to come join us on any of our training sessions. Simply wear comfortable clothing for a workout (or your karate uniform, if you already have one) and bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated.
See you soon!
Maria
Happy Holidays!
15th December
And, that's a wrap for 2018! Thank you to all our members (old and new) for continuing to support the club. We hope that you all enjoy a well-deserved break.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
See you again next year!
Maria
Annual Christmas Sushi Dinner
9th December
We will be holding our final Sushi Night for the year on the 13th December:
- Our infamous 'Hour of Power' will run at 7pm (at our regular training location) before we head to dinner.
- Dinner is free for Club members and $20pp for any family/friends/partners that you bring along.
- We will also be holding a Kris Kringle event so ALL attendees are to bring a gift valued at $15~$20. Make sure to wrap your present and leave it without a name tag!
Maria
Sushi Night and Club AGM
27th October
Hi, guys!
UNSW Karate will be hosting the long-awaited 'Sushi Night' next Thursday (1/11/2018).
As per usual, we will first meet at our regular Thursday training location (at 7pm) for a one-hour workout prior to our sushi feast.
Dinner is free for Club members who train on the day and $20pp for those who don't, so make sure you come earn your meal first!
Feel free to bring any family/friends/partners along as well. They can come observe training and/or join us for dinner at $20pp.
We will also be holding our annual general meeting to elect our executive team for 2019 on the night.
Hope to see you all there!
Maria
October Grading Results and Next Grading Information
12th October
Congratulations to everyone who graded last night! Great performance, as always. Keep up the good work!
Another grading will be held before we wrap up for the year - this one will be exclusively for white belts:
| Date and Time | 6/12/2018, 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | $40 | |
| Bring | • Dougi with the club badge sewn on • Plenty of fluids |
Please remember to fill out your grading form and hand it in along with your fee the week prior to grading day.
As per usual, anybody who isn't grading is still welcome to come train on the night.
Maria
October Grading
27th September
Hi, everyone!
A grading will be held on Thursday 11th October 2018, 7pm~9pm. All members, grading or not, are encouraged to attend.
Those of you who are grading:
- Bring plenty of water.
- Eat a light meal of mainly carbs a few hours before the grading - try to avoid protein, it takes longer to digest.
- Wear full uniform, including the club badge sewn on.
- Green belts and up also need to bring full sparring gear.
- Fill in the grading form. You can either get one from Sensei Chris or myself. Alternatively, a copy can be downloaded here.
- Make sure to trim all your nails so that they are neat and tidy.
- Grading fees are $40 for juniors and $50 for seniors.
If you have any questions, come talk to me during training or shoot us a message on Facebook.
See you all at training!
Maria
She Can Semester 2 2018
5th August
UNSW Karate will be participating in She Can again this semester! We will be running two sessions during the next two weeks:
- 8/08/18 (Wednesday), 3pm-4pm
- 15/08/18 (Wednesday), 3pm-4pm
Both of these ladies-only sessions will take place at Sam Cracknell Pavilion. Our lovely female coach, Senpai Jenny, will be leading the classes!
We will also have a stall at the She Can Launch on Monday, 13th August, at 5pm-8pm. Come pay us a visit there if you have any questions about karate or want to learn more about the club.
Don't miss out on these cool events!
Maria
July Grading Results
23rd July
Congratulations to everyone who graded last Thursday! All the hard training during holidays has paid off.
Special mention to Alan for attaining his first level brown belt and, consequently, entering the senior division.
To our new green belts, look forward to your first sparring experience this Thursday. Don’t forget to have all your gear ready to go.
See you all at training!
Maria
Semester 2 Information Stalls
18th July
UNSW Karate will have a stall on both Welcome Back Day and Foundation Day! We will be there for one hour each day so, please, come pay us a visit!
Details:
- Welcome Back Day - 24/07/18, 3pm~4pm, in front of the Arc Sport Office.
- Foundation Day - 2/08/18, 3pm~4pm, opposite the Red Centre Building.
Hope to see you there!
Maria
July Grading
4th July
It might be uni holidays, but that only means we train harder!
A grading will be held on Thursday, 19th of July:
| Time | 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | • $40 Juniors • $50 Seniors |
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| Bring | • Dougi with the club badge sewn on • Plenty of fluids • Sparring gear (for green belts and up) |
If you're interested in moving up the ranks, see either Sensei or myself for a form during regular training. Alternatively, you can download one on this website.
Happy training!
Maria
Semester 1 Sushi Night
15th May
Festival of Sport, She Can, the Self-Defense workshop, grading, Senpai Gen's Sports Recongnition Award at Blues... 2018 has been action-packed from the very start and it is time to celebrate our successes with some sushi!
Details for the event are as follows:
- Date - 17/05/2018 (Thursday)
- Time - 8:00pm
- Location - Sushi Tengoku
Training will start at the usual time (7:00pm) for our infamous pre-sushi-night 'Hour of Power'. We will then wrap up at 8pm to head to Sushi Tengoku.
Like always, this event is FREE for UNSW Karate members and $20pp for the general public.
Hope to see you all there!
Maria
Blues Dinner 2018
12th May
Last night was a proud moment for UNSW Karate as our Treasurer, Genevieve Wang, went up to the stage to collect her very well deserved Sports Recognition Award.
Thank you for all your hard work and support to the Club, Senpai Gen! We are so glad to have had an opportunity to celebrate your efforts and represent UNSW Karate at this year's UNSW Blues.
Congratulations, from all of us!
Maria
Grading Results
26th April
Big congratulations are in order for all of those who graded tonight!
Special mentions to:
- Senpai Jenny for attaining 1st Kyu and, therefore, being one grade away from her black belt.
- Senpai Lisa for attaining 3rd Kyu.
To our new green belts, great job in passing your first Karate grading! Don't forget to sort out your kumite gear for your first try at sparring next week!
Well done, everyone! See you at training next Tuesday!
Maria
Self-Defense Workshop
19th April
Our Club will be running a FREE self-defense 1 hour lesson next week as part of Arc's "How to Adult" workshops.
| Date | 24/04/18 (Tuesday) | |
| Time | 1pm - 2pm | |
| Venue | Sam Cracknell Pavilion |
You don't need to be a UNSW Karate Club member or have any experience in martial arts to come along. Everybody is welcome! Simply bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated and wear comfortable clothing.
Sign up here.
Maria
Congratulations to our recipient of a UNSW Sports Recognition Award
17th April
Our treasurer, Genevieve Wang, has been awarded a prestigious Sports Recognition Award by UNSW. She will be presented with it at the Annual Blues Dinner and Sports Awards night on the 11th of May.
The UNSW Blues and Sports Awards is a celebration of UNSW Sport and highlights outstanding achievement and/or contribution. We are very proud that Senpai Gen will be representing UNSW Karate on the stage of the event this year. Her receipt of this SRA award is very well deserved, for her long-term dedication and service to Club.
If you would like to come and help her celebrate on the night, we have 10 tickets up for grabs (funded by the club). Please come see me during training for more information.
Congratulations, Senpai Gen! We are very happy for you!
Maria
Open Grading (9th-5th kyu)
16th April
The first grading of the year is scheduled for the end of the month.
| Date | 26/04/18 (Thursday) | |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | • $40 Juniors • $50 Seniors |
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| Bring | • Dougi with the club badge sewn on • Plenty of fluids • Sparring gear (for green belts and up) |
Please remember to fill out your grading form and hand it in along with your fee the week prior to grading day.
As per usual, anybody who isn't grading is still welcome to come train on the night.
Good luck, everyone!
Maria
She Can 2018
18th March
Who run the world?
Girls!
Ladies, come join us next week for She Can! We will be running two FREE taster lessons:
- 20/03/18 (Tuesday), 2pm-3pm
- 22/03/17 (Thursday), 1pm-2pm
Both sessions will be run by one of our female coaches (Jenny Zhou) at Sam Cracknell Pavilion.
All skills and fitness levels are welcome. Simply wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water and you're all set!
Maria
Festival of Sport 2018
3rd March
Festival of Sport is back again and we will be running 2 FREE beginners' sessions during the week:
- 6/03/18 (Tuesday), 12:30pm-1:30pm
- 7/03/17 (Wednesday), 1:30pm-2:30pm
Both sessions will be held at Sam Cracknell Pavilion. Simply wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated.
Maria
New UNSW Karate Merchandise
27th February
New T-shirts are finally here!
Huge thank you to Senpai Jenny and Senpai Sams for creating the design, and Senpai Andre for organising with the supplier. They have been working on this project during the summer holidays and, we must say, the results are excellent!
T-shirts will be available for purchase during training sessions for $20 apiece. So come grab yours (and work up a sweat with us in the process)!
Maria
Come visit us at O-week!
18th February
O-week is back and so are we!
To celebrate, we are offering a Beginners' Only Special for $160. This package includes: Beginners' Course, UNSW Karate Club membership, Karate uniform with belt and club badge, and 3 free training sessions.
Come have a chat with us to find out more about our club! Our stall will be located on the main walkway (opposite the Law building) between 10am and 4pm, from Monday (19th) to Thursday (22nd).
We'll also be running demonstrations next to the Arc Sport tent every day at 2pm, so keep an eye out!
Maria
Training Schedule for 2018
15th January
Training sessions for 2018 will be as follows:
| Time | Venue | |
| Tuesdays | 7:15pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 1, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
| Thursdays | 7pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 2, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
Reminder that training resumes back on Tuesday, 30th January. Get excited!
Looking forward to welcome back all our regular members and hoping to see some new faces!
If you are interested in trying out Karate for the first time, don't hesitate to come along to one of our sessions... First lesson is always free! Just bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated and wear comfortable clothing.
For any questions, shoot us a message by Facebook or send as an e-mail.
Maria
UNSW Karate Tries to Escape
8th January
Our new Events Director is organising an Escape Room event for us!
Please RSVP on our Facebook page so she can finalise bookings.
Check out the event page for the different dates and theme options available.
Maria
Happy Holidays!
14th December
Tonight's training session wrapped up 2017. Thank you all for fighting fit with us this year and hope to see you all back in 2018!
Thank you to those who attended training tonight. Stay in touch and keep an eye out for our 2018 training schedule.
UNSW Karate wishes you all a safe and wonderful Christmas holiday.
Maria
Annual Christmas Dinner
8th December
With Christmas just around the corner, it is time for our annual Christmas party before we part for holidays. The date is set for next Tuesday, 12th December 2017.
As always, there will be the infamous 'Hour of Power' prior to dinner to work up that appetite! 'Hour of Power' will take place at our usual Tuesday training time and location. We will, then, leave for dinner at Sushi Tengoku by 8:00pm. Dinner will be free for UNSW Karate Club members and $20 for non-members.
We are doing Kris Kringle again this year, so don't forget to bring a gift around $15-$20.
See you there!
Maria
Grading Results
7th December
Tonight was a special occasion - a senior belt grading exclusively. A big "congratulations" is in order, for a few important milestones were reached:
- Sams and Maria becoming first level brown belts and, subsequently, senior belts.
- Senpai Jenny attaining her 2nd Kyu and, therefore, getting one step closer to her black belt.
- Senpai Irah attaining her black belt and becoming the club's second female black belt.
Congratulations!
Maria
Junior and Senior Grading
28th November
A club wide grading will be held next week. Details as follows:
| Date | 07/11/17 (Thursday) | |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | • $40 Juniors • $50 Seniors • $100 Black Belts |
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| Bring | • Dougi with the club badge sewn on • Plenty of fluids • Sparring gear |
Please trim all nails, and remember to hand in your grading form before commencing. I strongly encourage you to not eat a protein heavy diet on the day of the grading. Carbs such as pasta, or rice will benefit your performance more on the day, and not weigh you down. Feel free to bring more carbs such as fruit to snack on throughout the grading to keep yourselves energised.
Best of luck to you all!
Jenny
Japanese Movie and Dinner
9th November
Nothing like a movie night with friends to tone down after exams... and celebrate the beginning of summer holidays!
Please RSVP on our Facebook page as soon as possible so we can order tickets in bulk.
Movie details:
| Title | "Teichii - Battle of Supreme High" | |
| Date | 22/11/17 (Wednesday) | |
| Time | 18:00 | |
| Venue | EVENT Cinemas, George St |
The movie will be followed by dinner out. Come to relax and socialise!
Maria
2018 Executive Team
26th October
Our new Executive Team, as nominated during our Annual General Meeting tonight:
- President - Chris Wong
- Secretary - Maria Ortiz
- Treasurer - Genevieve Wang
- Arc Delegates - Lisa Hu and Rinaldo Sarwono
- Events Director - Jenny Zhou
- Safety Officer - Chris Lianos
Maria
2017 AGM
23rd October
It's that time of the year again! Our club will be holding our Annual General Meeting this Thursday.
| Date | 26/10/17 | |
| Time | 19:15 | |
| Venue | Multi-Purpose Room 2 (Judo Room), UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre |
During this meeting, we will be reviewing our club's performance in 2017 and plans for the following year, and run votes for the 2018 Executive Team.
Please check our Facebook public group page for Executive positions available.
Please be aware that nominations can only be accepted in person, or verbally when called for at the AGM, as per our constitution.
Maria
Picnic By The River
24th September
Semester break is here, which means it's time for another social event... Come to Gough Whitlam Park (near Cooks River) to enjoy the warmer weather, fun company and some BBQ lunch!
The picnic will start at 12:30pm on Friday, 29th September. Vegetarian options will be available.
Please bring $5 to help us cover for the expenses.
Hope to see you all there!
Maria
All-Female Workshops
3rd August
Calling all girls! The UNSW Karate Club will be running two FREE taster sessions during She Can this semester:
- 11/08/17 (Friday), 12:00pm-1:00pm
- 15/08/17 (Tuesday), 1:30pm-2:30pm
Come along and learn some self-defense!
Maria
Rock Climbing Social Event
21st July
Want to end mid-year holidays with a bang? Come rock climbing with UNSW Karate!
| Date | 23/07/17 (Sunday) | |
| Time | 12:30pm | |
| Venue | Sydney Indoor Climbing Gym | |
| Cost | $18 per person |
Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start of the session to fill out waiver forms.
Also remember to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, and bring water to keep hydrated. Feel free to bring a friend along!
Maria
Training During Mid-Year Recess
17th June
A reminder that training will carry on as normal during the mid-year break.
To those going away, stay safe and see you again in Semester 2!
Maria
Junior Belt Grading Results
26th May
Congratulations to our juniors who graded last night! The performance last night manifested all the hard work from the last couple of weeks!
Special shout-out to Alan Tjen for passing a solo grading and attaining his orange belt. Welcome to the senior division, Alan!
Also, a big congratulations to our 7 new green belts! Please, remember to prepare your gear for your first sparring session next week.
Great job, everyone!
Maria
Junior Belt Grading
8th May
Another grading is to be held in a couple of weeks time, open to all junior belts. The details appear below:
| Date | 25/05/17 (Thursday) | |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | $40 | |
| Bring | Dougi with the club badge sewn on (please see Senpai Chris if you need a badge) Plenty of fluids Sparring gear (for green belts and up) |
If you wish to grade, please hand in a grading form along with the fee by 18/05/17.
As always, people who are not grading on the night are still welcome to come and train.
Maria
Purple Belt Grading Results
5th May
Congratulations to our purple belts for passing their grading last night and attaining their new rank of 5th kyu!
Also, a big thanks to everyone that came to train with us and support those going through their grading!
Reminder that we will be having another grading for junior belts at the end of this month (Thursday, 25th May).
Keep up the hard work, everyone!
Maria
Purple Belt Grading
1st May
A 6th kyu (purple belt) grading will be held this Thursday, 4th May 2017. Details are as follows:
| Date | 04/05/17 (Thursday) | |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | $40 | |
| Bring | Dougi with the club badge sewn on (please see Senpai Chris if you need a badge) Plenty of fluids Sparring gear |
Those who are grading, please remember to fill in a grading form and hand it in to Sensei Chris by tomorrow (Tuesday, 02/05/17).
Those who are not grading are still welcome to come and train on the day. If you can spar, bring your kumite gear too.
Good luck!
Maria
No Training on Anzac Day
21st April
A reminder that there will be no training next Tuesday, 25th April, due to Anzac Day celebrations. The UNSW Fitness and Aquatic Centre will be closed from 4pm onwards.
We will see you all on Thursday!
Maria
Easter Break
13th April
As you all know, next week will be mid-semester break. Quick reminder that training will still run at the usual times regardless!
As always, anybody is welcome to join – first trial lesson is free, no strings attached! Just bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated and wear comfortable clothing.
To those traveling away, don’t forget that double demerit points apply this long weekend… So drive safely!
Maria
Festival of Sport
5th March
Festival of Sport is coming up! We will be running two FREE beginner sessions during the week.
| Tuesday | 1:00pm | 2:00pm |
| Thursday | 12:00pm | 1:00pm |
Both classes will take place at the Greenhouse (Room 2). Join us to learn about some basics of karate and practical self-defence in a fun, relaxed environment!
Sign-up today with Arc!
Hope to see you there!
Maria
Come Find Us At O-Week!
20th February
O-Week is back, and that means we have a whole new bunch of demos and taster classes lined up over the next couple of weeks. Come find us at stall LW30, in front of the Law Building/Sam Cracknel. Check us out on Facebook to see what we're up to throughout the day.
We'll also be running a few official demonstrations throughout the week, we'd really appreciate your support!
| Monday | 12:00pm | 3:30pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00am | 2:30pm |
| Wednesday | 1:00pm | |
| Thursday | 10:00am | 02:00pm |
On top of all that, we're offering you a FREE taster class on Thursday, from 10:30am to 11:30am, straight after our demo, so please come along!
Jenny
Training Resumes In January
16th December
The training times for 2017 have been finalised. Training will resume on Tuesday, 31st January. The details are as follows:
| Time | Venue | |
| Tuesdays | 7:15pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 1, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
| Thursdays | 7pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 2, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
We look forward to seeing you all back at training after the break! As always, anyone is welcome to give it a try - just turn up to any of our training sessions with a water bottle and loose clothing. The first lesson is free, no strings attached.
Enjoy your holidays, everyone! And stay safe!!
Maria
2016 Christmas Party
9th December
Our last training session of the year will be held next Thursday, 15th December 2016. As always, there will be an "Hour of Power" session from 7pm to 8pm in our usual room followed by our annual Christmas dinner.
Details for the dinner are:
| Date | 15th December 2016 (Thursday) | |
| Time | Starts at 8.30pm | |
| Venue | Sushi Tengogku - B/262 Anzac Pde, Kensington | |
| Cost | Free for UNSW Karate members, $20 for friends and family | |
| Bring | Anonymous wrapped gift of $15 - $20 |
Hope to see you all there!
Maria
Grading Results
2nd December
Congratulations to everybody for an excellent performance in yesterday's grading! There were a lot of people but all participants yielded positive results!
I would like to dedicate some special shoutouts to:
Katie, on her tremendous achievement on passing a solo grading (and her first karate grading!) last week.
Alston and Lisa for obtaining their first brown belt.
Senpai Jenny for advancing to 3rd kyu and hence eligible to become a coach.
Senpai Irah on becoming first kyu - one step closer to becoming our second female black belt to have started from white.
And last, but not least, Senpai Robin for achieving Shodan!
Well done!
Maria
End of Year Grading
20th November
The last grading for the year will be held on the 1st of December 2016, open to all grades. Details are as follows:
| Date | 1st December 2016 (Thursday) |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) |
| Cost | Juniors - $40 Seniors - $50 Black Belts - $100 |
| Bring | Dougi with the club badge sewn on (please see Senpai Robin if you need a badge) Plenty of water Sparring gear for 8th kyu (green belt) and up |
Those who are grading, please remember to fill in a grading form and hand it in to Sensei Chris by Tuesday, 29/11/16.
Those who are not grading are still welcome to come and train on the day. If you can spar, bring your kumite gear too.
Best of luck!
Maria
Green Belt Grading Results
22nd September
Just a short post to congratulate all our green belts for passing the grading last Thursday! I would also like to commend you on a great performance in your first sparring for grading experience.
Keep up the good work!
Maria
Green Belt Grading
9th September
An 8th kyu (green belt) grading will be held next Thursday, 15th September 2016. Details are as follows:
| Date | 15/09/16 (Thursday) | |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | $40 | |
| Bring | Dougi with the club badge sewn on (please see Senpai Robin if you need a badge) Plenty of fluids Sparring gear |
Those who are grading, please remember to fill in a grading form and hand it in to Sensei Chris by Tuesday, 13/09/16.
Those who are not grading are still welcome to come and train on the day. If you can spar, bring your kumite gear too.
Good luck!
Maria
Mid-Year Dinner
11th August
Next Thursday night we will be holding our annual mid-year dinner. Training will run from 7-8 (the infamous hour of power!) at the usual room followed by dinner at Sushi Tengoku. Details are as follows:
| Date | 18/08/16 (Thursday) | |
| Cost | $10 ($15 for non club members, if you'd like to bring a friend or partner) |
Hope you can all make it!
Maria
Semester 2 Beginners' Course
5th July
Sign ups for our semester 2 Beginners' Course are now open! To guarantee your spot please fill in our registration form. These classes will replace our regular Friday classes for the duration:
| Date | Every Friday, 5th August - 26th August |
| Time | 12:30pm - 2pm |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) upstairs on level 1 of the UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre |
| Cost | $55 Arc Members $60 UNSW Students $65 General Public |
If you have any queries or concerns, please contact us on Facebook or send us an email at karate@unsw.edu.au.
Jenny
Mid-Year Holidays
28th June
A reminder that our club will still be up and running during the break! Normal fees and training schedule apply.
As always, anybody is welcome to join – first trial lesson is free, no strings attached! Just bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated and wear comfortable clothing.
Also, due to everybody's busy schedules this semester, our annual mid-year dinner will be postponed until next semester.
Stay safe!
Maria
Junior Belt Grading Results
10th June
A big congratulations to everyone for passing the grading! All the hard work has paid off!
To those promoted to 8th kyu (green belt) - an introduction to sparring awaits you next week!! Please see Sensei Chris if you need to purchase any sparring gear.
Maria
Junior Belt Grading
1st June
A grading will be held next Thursday, 9th June 2016. This will cover from white to purple belts. Details are as follows:
| Date | 09/06/16 (Thursday) | |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | $40 | |
| Bring | Dougi with the club badge sewn on (please see Senpai Robin if you need a badge) Plenty of fluids Sparring gear for 8th kyu (green belt) and up |
Those who are grading, please remember to fill in a grading form and hand it in to Sensei Chris by Tuesday, 07/06/16.
Those who are not grading are still welcome to come and train on the day.
Good luck!
Maria
Friday Classes Continued
12th April
Congratulations to everyone on their successful completion of the Beginner's Course! Our Friday classes will continue on the same schedule of 12:30pm - 2pm. Both beginners and the more senior members of the club are welcome to attend our Fridays now, so do drop by if you're free.
We will also be a second session of our Beginner's Course starting soon - information will be posted in the next couple of days, so keep an eye out.
Jenny
Easter Break
23rd March
As you all know, next week will be mid-semester break. Quick reminder that training will still run at the usual times regardless!
As always, anybody is welcome to join – first trial lesson is free, no strings attached! Just bring a bottle of water to keep hydrated and wear comfortable clothing.
To those traveling away, don’t forget that double demerit points apply this long weekend… So drive safely!
Maria
Festival of Sport
27th February
Festival of Sport is coming up in Week 2! We're running a FREE Hour of Power workshop on Friday, 11th March 3pm - 4pm. There's also a free BBQ lunch beforehand so sign-up today with Arc!
Jenny
Win A Month Free Training
27th February
To celebrate the end of O-Week, the UNSW Karate Club is giving away one month of free training for you and a friend. All you need to do is hop on Facebook and like our giveaway post and tag your friend. Winners will be chosen at random and announced end of week 1.
Jenny
Extended Repairs in MPR1
25th February
Unfortunately YMCA is still in the process of repairing our Tuesday training hall. The new projected date of completion is 12th March, so our first Tuesday back will be on the 15th. Anyone who took advantage of the Beginner's Course O-Week deal will recieve two more Tuesday classes to compensate for no training on the 1st March and 8th March. Our Thursday classes will continue as normal.
Jenny
All New Beginner's Course
9th February
For the first time, the Karate Club is running a new beginners only class. If you've ever wanted to try karate in a fun, relaxed environment where everyone is at the same level as you, this is your chance. Learn everything from the basics of karate to practical self-defence in this 4 week course.
Sign-ups are availble from O-Week right up until the beginning of the first class. Visit our stall during O-Week or fill out the form here to sign-up.
If you sign-up during O-Week, you also receive access to ALL regular classes for the month of March.
| Date | Every Friday, 11th March - 8th April |
| Time | 12:30pm - 2pm |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) upstairs on level 1 of the UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre |
| Cost | $55 Arc Members $60 UNSW Students $65 General Public |
Jenny
2016 Training Schedule
21st December
The training times for 2016 have been finalised. Be advised that there is a slight change to our Tuesday sessions next year. The details are as follows:
| Time | Venue | |
| Tuesdays | 7:15pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 1, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
| Thursdays | 7pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 2, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
As always, anyone is welcome to give it a try - just turn up to any of our training sessions with a water bottle and loose clothing. The first lesson is free, no strings attached.
Jenny
2015 Christmas Party
2nd December
Our last training session of the year is fast approaching and you know what that means - we will be having our Christmas party soon.
| Date | 10th December 2015 (Thursday) | |
| Time | Starts at 8pm | |
| Venue | Sushi Tengogku - 121 Anzac Pde, Kensington | |
| Cost | Free for UNSW Karate members, $20 for friends and family | |
| Bring | Anonymous wrapped gift of $15 - $20 |
As always, there will be an "Hour of Power" training session starting at 7pm in our usual room. We will wrap up at 8pm and head down to Sushi Tengoku together.
I look forward to seeing you all there!
Jenny
November Grading
30th October
We will be having a grading next month, open to all grades.
| Date | 19th November 2015 (Thursday) |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) |
| Cost | Juniors - $40 Seniors - $50 Black Belts - $100 |
| Bring | Dougi with the club badge sewn on (please see me if you need a badge) Plenty of water Sparring gear for 8th kyu (green belt) and up |
Those who are grading, please remember to fill in the grading form and hand it in to Robin Senpai by Tuesday, 02/06/15.
Those who are not grading, you are still welcome to come and train on the day. Normal training fees will apply. If you can spar, bring your kumite gear too.
Good luck!
Jenny
Australian Open - Martial Arts Championships
16th June
The Australian Open Martial Arts Championships will be happening on July 26th. Those interested please download an entry form here. Registration and payment is due by 17th July. Details as follows:
| Date | 26th July 2015 (Sunday) |
| Time | Doors open at 8:15am, events start at 9:00am |
| Venue | Menai Indoor Sports Centre, 98 - 150 Allison Crescent, Menai, NSW 2234 |
| Events | Kata Demo/Showmanship Point Sparring Continuous Sparring Traditional Weapons Self Defence |
| Competitor Cost | 1 Event - $60 2 Events - $80 Additional Events - $10 each |
| Spectator Cost | Adult - $15 Child - $8 Family (2 adults 2 children) - $40 |
Jenny
Junior Belt Grading
26th May
There will be a grading held next Thursday 4th June 2015. This will cover from white to purple belts. Details as follows:
| Date | 04/06/15 (Thursday) | |
| Time | 7pm - 9pm | |
| Venue | MPR2 (Judo Room) | |
| Cost | $40 | |
| Bring | Dougi with the club badge sewn on (please see me if you need a badge) Plenty of water Sparring gear for 8th kyu (green belt) and up |
Those who are grading, please remember to fill in the grading form and hand it in to Robin Senpai by Tuesday, 02/06/15.
Those who are not grading, you are still welcome to come and train on the day. Normal training fees will apply. If you can spar, bring your kumite gear too.
Good luck!
Jenny
Upcoming Fitness Expo
17th April
YMCA is running a Fitness Expo on the 13th of May (Wednesday) from 4pm - 8pm at the UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre. We'll be there giving demos and answering any questions you may have about our club on the day!
Jenny
4 Week Self-Defence Course
26th March
Our first self-defence focused course is starting on April 15th! Limited places, sign up today!
These classes run every semester for four weeks each. All are welcome to attend this course. No prior experience is necessary, so get fit, reduce stress, improve co-ordination and learn a traditional form of martial art. This 4 week program will cover basic introduction to self-defence whilst giving participants a great upper and lower body work-out. Get fighting fit today!
| When | Every Wednesday, 1:30pm - 3pm from 15th April - 6th May |
| Where | Multi-Purpose Room 2 (MPR2) AKA Judo Room, upstairs on level 1 of the UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre |
| Bring | Loose, comfortable clothing Plenty of water |
| Cost | Arc Member - $12.50 UNSW Students - $15 General Public - $20 |
We do not have a prerequisite system for attending these classes, so come down whenever you have the time. Each class is taught on the assumption of no prior experience.
If you would like more information or have any questions/concerns, shoot us an email at karate@unsw.edu.au or message us on Facebook at UNSW Karate Club.
Jenny
Training Times & Fees Finalised
30th January
We're happy to announce that we have finalised our training and fees for the rest of the year. There will be no break between January and February in terms of training.
Details as follows:Training Times
| Time | Venue | |
| Tuesdays | 7pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 1, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
| Thursdays | 7pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 2, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
Fees
| UNSW Students | General Public | |
| Annual Membership | $55 | $65 |
| Per Class | $12 | $15 |
| Monthly | $65 | $75 |
| Half Yearly | $225 | $315 |
| Beginner's Package | $145 | $145 |
Jenny
Training Resumes In January
14th January
Hi everyone! Hope you've all had an enjoyable break. The training times for January have been finalised. The details are as follows:
| Time | Venue | |
| Tuesdays | 7pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 1, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
| Thursdays | 7pm - 9pm | Multi-purpose Room 2, UNSW Fitness & Aquatic Centre, Level 1 |
Please note that this applies to January only. We'll keep you posted on information for February onwards as soon as it becomes available.
We look forward to seeing you all back at training, the more the merrier! As always, anyone is welcome to give it a try - just turn up to any of our training sessions with a water bottle and loose clothing. The first lesson is free, no strings attached.
Jenny