Welcome to Hinode Martial Arts

 

 

Our Club

 

Karate is for everyone. If you ever wanted a fun and satisfying activity that would tune your mind, body and spirit simultaneously, look no further. Hinode Martial Arts practices a combination of sports and traditional Shotokan style karate suited to all ages.

 

Purpose and objectives of Hinode Martial Arts

  1. To promote Karate through all states of Australia.

  2. To promote the healthy and proper practice of karate both on a local and national level.

  3. To prevent racial, sexual, political and all others forms of discrimination amongst the practitioners of Karate.

  4. To support, assist and co-operate with other styles and organizations to assist with the proper promotion of Karate as a sport.

  5. To promote a local All Styles tournament to further the sport.

  6. To encourage all students to participate in all State and National titles as well as other tournaments and to encourage their participation and spirit.

  7. To establish standards for the grading of Students and recognition of Hinode Instructors.

  8. To have NCAS level 1 accreditation for all senior Students.(National Coaching Accreditation Scheme introduce by the Australian Institute of Sport)

 

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Our Instructors

 

Shihan Ralph Harlander – Chief Instructor

Yondan - fourth degree black belt

 

Shihan Ralph began his training in karate at the age of 17. The rank of Shodan was obtained in 1988 with the rank of Nidan obtained in 1998. Shihan Ralph was further graded to Yondan in December 2007. Shihan Ralph has trained in various styles of Martial Arts including Budokan, Kendo and Shotokan styles. Teaching in the Shotokan style began in 1989 and Shihan Ralph has trained many students from white belt through to black belt. Whilst competing in many tournaments himself he has also trained many students that have competed in both State as well as National titles.

 

Member of: New South Wales Karate Federation (NSWKF)             

Foundation member of Hinode Martial Arts.

Chairman of the Executive Committee      

NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation

St John’s Senior First Aid Certificate

 

 

 

Sensei Brett Davey

Nidan - Second degree black belt

 

Sensei Brett first discovered Karate-do in 1985 at the age of 17 and joined Hinode Martial Arts in 2003 along with both of his children. Shodan Ho was obtained in December 2007 with Shodan being obtained in June 2009, Nidan was obtained in August 2011. Sensei Brett has trained in various Shotokan styles.

 

Secretary & Treasurer of the Executive Committee

ISKA Level 2 Accredited Referee

NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation

Member of: Japanese Karate Association - JKA

St John’s Senior First Aid Certificate

 

 

Sensei Craig Spiteri

Shodan Ho – Provisional First degree black belt

 

Sensei Craig started his journey of Karate in 2007 along with both of his children who still train today. The Blackbelt rank of Shodan Ho was obtained in August 2011.

 

Member of the Executive Committee

NCAS Level 1 Coaching Accreditation

St John’s Senior First Aid Certificate

 

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Hinode Martial Arts

ABN 21 003 362 963

P.O. Box 5696

South Windsor, NSW, 2756

 

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 responsible for any errors or omissions, or for problems or liability resulting from the use of this web site.

 

©Hinode Martial Arts 2011