Our first grading
The big news this month was our first grading, which saw Dawn receive her 9th Kyu grade in the traditional way. Some clubs organise periodic [...]
November Gasshuku 2013
The November Gasshuku was held at Tocal between 1st and 3rd November and was a challenging, painful and highly rewarding event. Soshi Sensei Hudson took us [...]
Blasts from the past
October was our busiest month since re-opening and holds the record for the largest class to date - nine students. Santina San brought her friend [...]
Renchi Sensei’s 1st visit
September was a big month! It was the month Jamie San started with us, and like Santina San, he fell over himself to get a [...]
More students
The size of Tuesday classes are growing but Thursday's don't seem to have the same appeal. No doubt that will change given time as Dawn [...]
New student
July saw the arrival of the dojo's first ever regular student. Dawn San had her first lesson around the middle of the month and enjoyed it [...]
Chidokan Online
This month saw the launch of the Chidokan website as well as a listing on the North Sydney PCYC website. Along with the website [...]
The Winter Months
They say the Winter months are slow and dull but the Sydney dojo must have missed the memo. Regular attendance from Sensei Halliday and Terry [...]
The Dojo Reopens
Chidokan began its life in Australia in 1969 at the North Sydney Police Boys Club, now the North Sydney PCYC. The PCYC became the Hombu [...]