Shobukan Martial Arts

02/06/2026

Every class begins and ends with bowing, a traditional way of showing respect in japan.🙇 But why do we bow to the front of the dojo?🤔 (Shomen ni Rei)
Students and teachers bow to the front to show respect for the space they train in⛩️, and to show gratitude to past instructors who contributed to what we get to learn today.🙇
For the young children and new students, this can mean looking after the equipment and the mats. As students grow in experience, they learn to appreciate the privilege of inheriting the wisdom passed down from our late Shihan Kayo, who brought Shobukan to Australia, and from his teachers, whose efforts helped bring karate to mainland Japan.

29/05/2026

🥋 REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN – 2026 KARATE WA LEAGUE PERTH OPEN! 🥋

The countdown is on for one of the biggest events on the Karate WA calendar — the 2026 Karate WA League Perth Open!

This exciting tournament will be the final major event before the WA State Team departs to represent Western Australia at the 2026 Karate Australia National Championships, making it the perfect opportunity for athletes to sharpen their skills, build confidence and gain valuable competition experience before stepping onto the national stage.

The Perth Open will feature:
Open Divisions
Developing Divisions
Team Kata Events

Whether you are an experienced competitor or preparing for your first tournament, there is something for everyone.

Competitors are encouraged to check with their coach prior to registration to ensure they are entering the correct divisions.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action as the Karate WA community comes together for another fantastic League event!

Refer to Karate WA website for more information - https://karatewestaustralia.com/

Registrations are NOW OPEN! Scan the QR code to register
https://www.trybooking.com/DMKYQ

Proudly supported by the WA Government

WA Government

28/05/2026

Always great to catch up with Natsuko Sensei when she is in Perth. She started her karate journey with Kayo Sensei at UWA. She is an accomplished Shotokan practitioner and professional Opera singer . Never forget your roots .🙇🏻🥋

27/05/2026

The recent Goju Kai Open was another fantastic example of the strength and spirit of Shobukan and the WA Karate community.

We were proud to support the event with 65 athletes , 109 entries, highlighting our continued commitment to the growth and development of karate in Western Australia.

Shobukan also takes great pride in supporting the broader competition environment through the endless dedication of our coaches, referees, and table officials who continue to give their time and experience to help events run successfully.

These events are only possible because of the collective effort of clubs, volunteers, officials, athletes, and families working together to strengthen our karate community.

Taking to the podium

🥇Gold 🥇
Silas Ayad (Double Gold Kata and Kumite)
Joe chi Yui Wong
Christy Main
Quinn Mollenoyux (Double Gold Kata and Kumite)
Kyra Foster
Xsenija Bromley
Anastasia Humboldt
Axelle Zulueta
Taisei Hashimoto
John Vin Riley Creo
Jessica Daley
William Dobson
Gabriel Foo
Xander Mollenoyux
Conan Matin – Teramoto
Team Kata – Minaho Hashimoto. Axelle Zulueta, John Vin Riley Creo

🥈Silver🥈
Joe chi Yui Wong
Martin Podreka
William Turnoff
Kiran Van
Samantha Dewar
Micaela Kenney
Isabel Foo
Chloe Kenney
Evangeline Turner
Ailee Miln
Julianna Billones
Xavier Frendo
Archer D***s
Nikolina Pushnik
Kyra Foster
Ruby Frohlich
Taisei Hashimoto
Harrison Bouhlas
Matthew McCay

🥉Bronze🥉
Bodhi Turner
Martin Podreka
Omar Boukachoura
George Lomburn
Pia Sjogren
Jodie Zacharias
Dhruvee Vaghjiani
Kyra Foster
Marco Mennell
Sophie Kerrison
Tirna Connors
Julianna Billones
Jet Martin
Cameron Lyons

Our rising Champions...

Gabriel Ayad
Aya Boukachoura
Jordy Buchholz
Max Cassidy
Lucas Panossian
Harrison Dhatt
Rohan Dholakia
Liam Dobson
Harlan Duxbury
Hudson Duxbury
Connor Dyer
Roberto Ganzer
Liam Handley
Noah Hopkins
William Joyce
Alex Khoo
Evangelos Koutras
Konosuke Noguchi
Archie Olszak
Mathew Paul
Akira Phan
Alan Podreka
Jackson Poh
Lincoln Poh
June Wong

Our athletes return to the dojo focused on refining their skills, adapting to pressure, and continuing to develop their performance mindset as preparations now shift towards the Perth Open on June 14. Every event provides another opportunity to learn, grow, and improve.

20/05/2026

Congratulations to Nikolina Pushnick on an outstanding achievement at the recent WKF Youth League 🌏🥋
Competing on the international stage for the very first time and finishing with an impressive 5th place result for Shobukan is something to be incredibly proud of.

Although the medal slipped away by just 2 points, Nikolina secured 5th place with a total of 14 points across 4 matches, an outstanding achievement at a competition of this level and against some of the world’s best young athletes.

Match results:
✅ vs Saudi Arabia - 6:1
❌ vs Croatia - 0:1
✅ vs Singapore - 8:1
❌ vs Kazakhstan - 0:2

This performance reflects Nikolina’s courage, composure, and the ability to control the pressure so that she could perform with freedom.
The future is bright; this is just the beginning….

📸

Karate Australia

19/05/2026

A proud moment for Team Shobukan at the recent WKF Youth League in Manila May 14-17 2026. Over 900 athletes across 58 countries in attendance. 🌏🥋

For every one of our athletes, this was their very first experience competing on the international stage, and an incredible milestone in their karate journey.

Stepping onto a world platform takes courage. Competing against some of the best young athletes from around the globe provided invaluable experience, lessons, and growth that will help shape their future in the sport.

Win or lose, this experience was about representing our dojo, embracing the challenge, performing under pressure, and taking the next step in their development as athletes and young people.

We are extremely proud of the way our team conducted themselves both on and off the tatami.

Thank you to all coaches, officials, and families who helped make this opportunity a positive experience.

19/05/2026

A proud moment for Team Shobukan at the recent WKF Youth League - Manila 2026, 14 - 17 May with 58 countries attending🌏🥋

For every one of our athletes, this was their very first experience competing on the international stage, and an incredible milestone in their karate journey.

Stepping onto a world platform takes courage, and competing against some of the best young athletes from around the globe provided invaluable experience, lessons, and growth that will help shape their future in the sport.

Win or lose, this experience was about representing our dojo, embracing the challenge, performing under pressure, and taking the next step in their development as athletes and young people.

We are extremely proud of the way our team conducted themselves both on and off the tatami.

Thank you to all coaches, officials and families who helped make this opportunity a positive experience.

12/05/2026

Recently, we celebrated the selection of the 2026 State Team and proudly presented our 2025 Sports Star Awards.

Our Sports Star Awards exist to honour the qualities that truly define high performance.

These awards are not just about results. They recognise the behaviours that lead to success, commitment, consistency, resilience, and the ability to rise under pressure.

High performance is built on standards. It’s reflected in how you show up, how you respond to challenges, and how you bounce back from the sting of setbacks.

We are proud to acknowledge the athletes who have demonstrated these qualities throughout the season and who continue to set the standard for others to follow.

Congratulations to all of our Sports Star Award winners 👏

Introducing our 2026 award recipients…

KATA
John Vin Riley Creo - Children Male Kata
Axelle Zulueta - Children Female Kata
Kyra Foster - Cadet Female Kata
Arushan Aravindhan - Junior Male Kata
Dylan Fisher - Senior Male Kata
Xsenija Bromley - Senior Female Kata

KUMITE
Noah Hopkins - Children U12 Male Kumite
Minaho Hashimoto - Children U12 Female Kumite
Jet Martin - Children U14 Male Kumite
Nikolina Pushnik - Cadet Female Kumite
Jorge Martin - Junior Male Kumite

Stay tuned with the announcement of our Shobukan team representing Karate WA at the National Karate Championships July 10th - 12th Hobart, Tasmania.

12/05/2026

🇦🇺✈️ GOOD LUCK TEAM SHOBUKAN ✈️🇵🇭

This week, a group of dedicated Shobukan athletes will travel to Manila, Philippines, to compete at the prestigious WKF Youth League from May 14–17.

For some of our athletes, this will be their very first international event and an exciting milestone and an incredible opportunity to test themselves against some of the best young karate athletes from around the world. 🌏🥋

Good luck to all competitors, coaches, and families travelling to Manila. Enjoy the experience, embrace the challenge, and make the most of every moment.

Our travelling team of Athletes, coaches and officials are:

Athletes
Cameron Lyons
Conner Dyer
Taisei Hashimoto
Minaho Hashimoto
Axelle Zulueta
Jon Vin Riley Creo
Juliana Billones
Nikolina Pushnick

Coaches
Sensei Mike Panossian
Sensei Russell Dhatt
Sensei Tim Young

WKF Technical Committee member
Sensei Dion Panossian

10/05/2026