Rutherglen Kyokushin Karate

10/05/2026

Congratulations to the Rutherglen students that participated in our grading yesterday.
It was a small grading with lots of energy!
I’m very pleased and proud to announce that all students passed to their next grade:
Marcus - 6th Kyu
Nikita - 7th Kyu
Edie - 8th Kyu
TJ - 8th Kyu
Aria - 8th Kyu
Banjo - 9th Kyu
Sullivan - 12th Kyu
Special thanks to Alexis and Pete who helped out on the day.

Congratulations to everyone! I’m very proud of everyone and you should all be very proud of yourselves!

Belt presentations to be held next week and I’ll let parents know the exact day.
Osu!

15/04/2026

Respect, discipline, perseverance, understanding, appreciation. Karate is so much more that kicking and punching. If you are interested in participating in a sport that gives you so much more than physical endurance,
send me a message and come and train!

In karate culture, “Arigatō gozaimash*ta” and “Osu (Oss)” represent two very different expressions of respect—one formal and reflective, the other strong and enduring.
Arigatō gozaimash*ta is a polite and formal way of saying “thank you,” typically used at the end of training. It reflects gratitude toward the instructor, training partners, and the learning experience itself. When a karateka says this, usually with a bow, it shows humility, appreciation, and respect for the dojo and everyone in it.
Osu (押忍), on the other hand, carries a deeper and more intense meaning. It is commonly used during training to express respect, acknowledgment, perseverance, and fighting spirit. Saying “Osu” is not just polite—it shows commitment, readiness to endure hardship, and a strong mindset. It can mean “yes,” “I understand,” or “I will push through.”
In simple terms, “Arigatō gozaimash*ta” is gratitude after the journey, while “Osu” is the spirit that carries you through it.

10/04/2026

We are selling raffle tickets out the front of the rutherglen news agent this morning. Come on down to be in to win. Raffle is drawn just in time for Mother’s Day!