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JKA GAWLER AND DISTRICTS INCORPORATED |
JKA Gawler and Districts Inc. (Japan Karate Association) has been teaching traditional Japanese Karate (Shotokan) since 1987. The Karate we teach here is the same worldwide at any JKA Karate club.
There are some 4 million JKA Members worldwide, you will be made welcome at any JKA Club here in Australia or worldwide.
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| Contact: |
Lester Tobitt (Instructor) |
| Location: |
Gawler, South Australia |
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08 8522 3557 |
| Fax: |
08 8522 3655 |
| Mobile: |
0408 812 252 |
| Email: |
lestertobitt@bigpond.com |
www.gawlerdojo-jkasa.websyte.com.au |
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JKA SA & Gawler - Your Instructor |
Chief Instructor - Takahashi Shihan 8th Dan Oam
Shihan visits Australia twice a year and spends a total of 22 weeks a year visiting the various states. During this time he conducts training and gradings. We are very lucky to have a man of this calibre teaching us. He brings an unbroken line of instruction to us.
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Gawler Dojo - Instructors |
Lester Tobitt 3rd Dan - Dojo Head
Lester Tobitt has been training since 1994. He has competed in National Competitions and attends the yearly National Seminars conducted by Takahashi Shihan
Paul Brown 3rd Dan
Paul Brown has been training since 1990 and also attends all National Seminars and Competitions. He is a very experienced instructor and is regarded as one of the most senior blackbelts in South Australia.
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Gawler Dojo - Senior Students |
The Gawler Dojo has the following senior black belts who attend all National & State Seminars and teach at the Gawler Dojo.
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Senior Black Belts |
Junior Black Belts |
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Lester Tobitt 3rd Dan
Paul Brown 3rd Dan
Laurie Tobitt 3rd Dan
Sue Harrison 2nd Dan
Connie Soltysiak 1st Dan
Chris Martin 1st Dan
Kylie Reynolds 1st Dan
Glenn Marrin 1st Dan |
Cameron Reynolds 1st Dan
Bethany Martin 1st Dan
Hayden Reynolds 1st Dan |
Gawler Dojo currently has approximately 40 members training between Tuesday and Wednesday nights, ages varying between 5 years and 65 years!
CONGRATULATIONS GAWLER
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Kylie Reynolds from Gawler
received Gold Medal in Black Belt Women's Kumite and Bronze in Black Belt Womens Kata.
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Glenn Marrin from Gawler
received the Gold Medal in 3rd to 1st Kyu Senior Kata and Bronze in 3rd to 1st Kyu Senior Kumite.
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Cameron Reynolds, Bethany Martin, Hayden Reynolds from Gawler received a Silver Medal in Junior Black Belt Team Kata.
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Gawler Competitors and Helpers at Southern Cross Cup 2008.
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Fantastic results for Gawler
Between the instructors at the Gawler Jojo; the following Qualifications exist.
- Level 1 Coaching Certificate
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Mandatory Child Reporting / Protection Certificate
Also at the recent World Championships held in Sydney, Paul Brown, Lester Tobitt and Laurie Tobitt achieved Level D International Instructors and Judging Licences. These Qualifications are recognised worldwide, and can only be obtained by sitting examinations before the Shihankai - the ruling body of JKA masters worldwide.
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JKA Gawler - Training Times |
Training times are as follows:
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday |
7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
6.30 pm - 8.30 pm
TBA - NEW |
All Students
All Students
4th Kyu and above |
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JKA Etiquette - Karate Etiquette |
Training in unarmed combat is a serious matter. As a JKA student, you will be expected to behave in a manner that is safe, courteous and respectrul. Karate practice always begins and ends with respect. In training there are 5 important maxims known as the JKA "Dojo Kun", it is the code followed by all JKA Karateka in training and in daily life. The Dojo Kun is announced and repeated aloud in unison at the end of every class.
1. Seek Perfection of Character
2. Be Faithful
3. Endeavour
4. Respect Others
5. Refrain from Violent Behaviour
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"JKA Karate...
Fantastic for the Body & the Mind"
Lester Tobitt - Dojo Head Gawler |
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JKA GAWLER AND DISTRICTS INCORPORATED
(JAPAN KARATE ASSOCIATION)
Karate - Shotokan - Martial Arts - Fitness - Health
Phone: 08 8522 3557 or 0408 812 252
Barossa Valley - Clare Valley - Playford - Gawler - South Australia | | 
