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Brian Mackie's KarateLife

Brian Mackie's KarateLife1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia

School Holiday Schedule, Normal class times apply.

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Brian Mackie's KarateLife1 week ago

Please note that the 6pm class at Oz Park and Booragoon is cancelled tonight due to Black Belt Grading at City West.

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Brian Mackie's KarateLife2 weeks ago

Grading Submissions for Saturday 5th April close today 5pm no late entries accepted.

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Brian Mackie's KarateLife2 weeks ago

2025 WA State Open Kata Champion congratulations Xsenija you’re a great role model to many with your determination and dedication.

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Brian Mackie's KarateLife3 weeks ago

The 2025 WAKF State Titles at the Stadium were a resounding success, and I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the event so seamless and memorable.
Our team of volunteers and coaches worked tirelessly, ensuring every aspect of the event ran smoothly. I would also like to express my deep appreciation to Hanshi and his team of instructors and students, whose efforts helped make this day truly remarkable.
A special mention goes to our dedicated team of coaches, who expertly managed the tatamis and ensured that all athletes were well-supported throughout the day. Sensei Andrew, Shihan Basil, Shihan Brigit, Shihan Glen, Josh Sense and Mark Sensei it was fantastic having you all on the floor, ensuring everything stayed on track.
To Steve, Jorge, Sensei Craig, Mari, Ako, Tanya, Gimara, and Darlene, you are the backbone of our floor team, and your unwavering support is always appreciated.
Sensei Frank, Sensei Dan and Sensei Au, our refereeing team, were stretched but performed admirably. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism.
I would also like to acknowledge our competitors, including Matt, Jes, and Xsenija, who all went above and beyond in their performances.
A heartfelt thank you to our team manager, Bianca, who not only ensures the athletes are organised but also expertly manages the sometimes challenging task of calming nervous parents. The day was hectic, but your ability to stay composed and effective was remarkable!
Goju-Kai is incredibly proud to announce our 2025 WAKF State Champions:
Gold Medal 🥇
* Nikki Teo-Bussemaeker: U/14 Kata (4 years running), U/14 Kumite
* Sensei Dan Sharp: Men’s Veteran Kata (35-45 years)
* Pula Thilakrathne: Men’s Veteran Kata (over 45 years)
* Reece Miyamoto: Cadet Kumite -52kg
* Jorge Martin Teramoto: Cadet Kumite -70kg & 70kg+
* Xsenija Bromley: U/21 Kata & Open Women’s—Xsenija’s
Silver Medal 🥈
* Jesse Johnson: Cadet Kumite
* Olivia Yates: U/14 Kumite
* Mark Smith: Veteran Kumite and Kata
* Mat Bussemaker: Runner-up in Veteran Kata.
* Teo Roberts: Open Kata and Junior Men’s Kata.
* Anthony Matelgan: U/21 Kata
* Chantal Carr: Veteran Kata
Bronze Medal 🥉
* Reece Miyamoto: Open Cadet Kumite
* Jorge Martin Teramoto: Open Cadet Kumite
* Conan Martin Teramoto: U/14 Kumite -55kg
* Chantal Carr: Veteran Kumite
* Jacob Suda: Junior Male Kumite -76kg
* Sophie DeVita: Junior Kumite -53kg
* Anthony Matelgan: U/21 Open Kumite
* Brendan Loh: Double Bronze in Open and U/75kg Kumite
* Lauren Cronin, who earned a bronze medal in Open Women’s Kata.

In total, Goju-Kai took home 29 medals, including 8 gold 🏅, 10 silver 🥈, and 11 bronze 🥉. I extend my congratulations to all our competitors and thank everyone for being part of the Goju-Kai family.
Lastly, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Sensei Frank and Sensei Mark , as well as Shihan Basil, for their tireless efforts in packing up the tatamis at the end of the day. Their work, often behind the scenes, is essential to ensuring that the event runs smoothly from start to finish.
Looking ahead, I encourage everyone to save the date for Saturday, May 28th—more exciting events are on the horizon!
Thank you all for your continued support and dedication to Goju-Kai.

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Sami Renouf Bromley

"Shihan Basil, we are thanking you for your patience and your guidance with our children. Not only have they developed a high level of discipline, respect and knowledge of Goju Kai training, they are also achieving so much through karate sport. With medals in Goju Kai Asia Pacific and World competitions, now to add 2 Australian All Styles Gold medals to the cache is a testament to your coaching.......however we are not the only ones......your dojo is full of young champions and champions in the making."

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2017-02-21T05:05:08+08:00

https://karatelife.com.au/testimonial/sami-renouf-bromley/

Rebecca Kafetzis

"Our son started with Shihan Basil (Karate O'Connor) when he was 6 years old. We wanted to help him with school learning, self esteem, confidence, listening skills and self discipline.
Now five years later (my husband has joined) and hours of support and training from Shihan Basil, Sensei Andrew and the entire Goju-kai Sensei's and our wonderful Shihan Brian Mackie, both my children have found their second family. We are blessed every day to be part of Goju-kai and we tell everyone we can of the difference karate will make to their child's life.
THANK YOU Shihan Basil! Our lives would not be the same without you."

Brian Mackie's KarateLife

2017-02-21T05:05:51+08:00

"Our son started with Shihan Basil (Karate O'Connor) when he was 6 years old. We wanted to help him with school learning, self esteem, confidence, listening skills and self discipline. Now five years later (my husband has joined) and hours of support and training from Shihan Basil, Sensei Andrew and the entire Goju-kai Sensei's and our wonderful Shihan Brian Mackie, both my children have found their second family. We are blessed every day to be part of Goju-kai and we tell everyone we can of the difference karate will make to their child's life. THANK YOU Shihan Basil! Our lives would not be the same without you."

https://karatelife.com.au/testimonial/rebecca-kafetzis/

Gregory Paul Stinson

Had a call from my seven year old boys principle today to tell me there had been an incident at school involving him and his mates in year two and a group of year four boys. The younger boys were rough housing when the year four boys muscled in on the action. One bigger boy took exception to my boy and shoved him in the back forcing him to the ground face first.
My son then got up and was immediately taunted by the older boys to strike this kid. "Punch him in the face" to which my son replied that it wasn't the right thing to do and walked away.So the principle had called to congratulate my boy on his coolheaded approach. Thank you Sensei basil for not only teaching my son how to defend himself but also how to handle himself under pressure. So proud.

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2017-02-21T05:06:50+08:00

Had a call from my seven year old boys principle today to tell me there had been an incident at school involving him and his mates in year two and a group of year four boys. The younger boys were rough housing when the year four boys muscled in on the action. One bigger boy took exception to my boy and shoved him in the back forcing him to the ground face first. My son then got up and was immediately taunted by the older boys to strike this kid. "Punch him in the face" to which my son replied that it wasn't the right thing to do and walked away.So the principle had called to congratulate my boy on his coolheaded approach. Thank you Sensei basil for not only teaching my son how to defend himself but also how to handle himself under pressure. So proud.

https://karatelife.com.au/testimonial/gregory-paul-stinson/

Brad Holyoak

If a karate club was rated just on its national and international success, then this club would be one of the best, but Basil Shihan’s club has far more to offer than just success in competition. It is a welcoming community where kids and adults learn life skills, respect and discipline at the same time as learning the graceful art of Goju Kai. My 11 year old daughter has been to many clubs in the five years that she has been doing karate. She loves this one.

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2018-01-30T11:48:23+08:00

https://karatelife.com.au/testimonial/brad/

Shihan Michael Buttermark

Top-notched, world class, karate training environment!

Why look elsewhere and waste hard earned money when you can invest wisely in the solid, world champion making machine that is Brian Mackie Goju Karate Academy locations? Brian Mackie staff are like their inspirational leader - a truly, caring gentleman, and a knowledgeable, skilled, karate master (*Not an impostor!).

Brian Mackie's KarateLife

2019-07-04T13:14:29+08:00

Top-notched, world class, karate training environment! Why look elsewhere and waste hard earned money when you can invest wisely in the solid, world champion making machine that is Brian Mackie Goju Karate Academy locations? Brian Mackie staff are like their inspirational leader - a truly, caring gentleman, and a knowledgeable, skilled, karate master (*Not an impostor!).

https://karatelife.com.au/testimonial/shihan-michael-buttermark/

Brian Mackie's KarateLife