What's New

New Program in 2010

Have you heard about our exciting new programs for 2010?

Bootcamp is here!

Tuesdays 6.00p.m., Thursdays 6.00p.m., and Saturdays at 10.40a.m.

If you want to lose weight, get really fit, learn the elements of kickboxing, boxing and karate, and do the fitness training that  MMA fighters do, join our new lean and mean Cardio Kickboxing Bootcamp program.

You can join anytime, but we are starting the first 12 week fomal program, with weigh in and diet discussion, on Tuesday March 2nd. Book now and make your New Years’ Resolution really happen for you.( There is no sparring in this class, but we do a lot of focus mitt and bag work. We let off steam, but we go home with all our teeth!) Men and women of all ages are welcome.

Meditation/ Mindfulness class - Ryu Ki Zen

Sensei Lisa Relic and Hayes Renshi have collaborated to plan a great new 6 month program. In Chitokia we practice  a broad curriculum of exercises designed to develop ki, or life energy. These are gentle moving exercises. We combine this with Sensei’s Lisa’s deep knowledge of meditation to bring a wonderful new progam, that we have named Ryu Ki Zen.

Enquire at the counter about booking into this program, that will commence on March 9th, on Tuesdays at 10.00a.m.

December 2009 Gradings

Congratulations to our senior studetns who successfully challenged for the following grades at our December Dan Grading.

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May 2009 Dan Gradings

The May 2009 Dan Gradings were a wonderful testiomonial to the depth and continual growth of  Chitokai and the Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre. Congratulations to the following studetns;

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December 2008 Dan Gradings

Congratulations to our two new Adult Black belts. Robert Fabien and Brett Logan were successful in gaining their Shodan Ho after a three hour grading. The grading involved review of all kata and applications, bo technique, throwing technique and then 30 rounds of sparring. All of this on a sweltering Saturday afternoon!

Abiela Walker gained her junior Shodan Ho. Abiela had gained her Dynamites Black Belt some two years ago, and has stuck to a consistent routine of training and leadership to arrive at this milestone.

Brandon Bailey, Brody Newstead, Tayla Hill and Amy Lovell gained their Junior First Degree black belts.

Catherine Ivanfy, Tegan McCaw, Chris Dean-Jones and Phoebe Lovell gained their Adult First Degree black belts.

Sensei Matt Robinson gained his Nidan, or Second Degree black belt. This is well deserved after a year of balancing his personal training with teaching classes and also attending University. Well done, Sensei Matt.

Some 22 Black Belts participated in the grading, showing the depth of talent and commitment we have developed together at the HVMAC. I was really proud of the standard shown and also the support and enthusiasm of the whole black belt group, who did everything along with the testing candidates, as well as the 30 kumite!

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May 2008 Dan Gradings

Saturday May 24 saw 23 Brown and Black Belts gather for black belt gradings. Although no seniors were challenging for dan ranks, they all participated to test and review their skills , as well as join in the 30 bouts of kumite that black belt contenders had to complete. The quality of martial arts displayed on the day was amazing, and as chief instructor I must say I was immensely proud of the high standard, supportive atmosphere and fighting spirit of all who attended. We can surely say that we have built a quality school with a standard second to none.

Congratulations to the following students on gaining their First Degree Black Belts on Saturday.

Ryan Marjoribanks     John Marjoribanks    Mark Lowe

Congratulations to Catherine Ivanfy on gaining her Shodan Ho (Provisional Black Belt)

Congratulations to the following students who gained their Junior Shodan Ho (Provisional Black Belt)

Chris Dean-Jones   Tegan McCaw   Tayla Hill   Phoebe Lovell   Amy Lovell    Brandon Bailey

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Our Junior Sports Star of the Year

Tegan McCaw had an outstanding year in Koshiki competition in 2007. Her highlight was her successful nomination as a finalist in the Lake Macquarie Junior Sports Star of the Year awards. Tegan was awarded a medal for being selected as a finalist and attended the annual awards ceremony.

Well done Tegan! We are all proud of you. Tegan has not rested on her laurels, as in May she will challenge for her Junior Black Belt and has been busy preparing for this next chapter in her martial arts journey.

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First Cardio Combat Black Belt

Congratulations to Sue Ramsay, our first Cardio Cardio Combat Black Belt! Sue has been training since the Cardio Combat program was first launched by Sandy Sensei. She underwent rigorous testing, fitness, breaking, self defence routines and all Cardio Combat forms and emerged as our first provisional black belt in Cardio Combat. Sue's next challenge is to qualify for her First Degree Black Belt.

Sue has impressed us so much that we have asked her to join the teaching and administrative staff at HVMAC. She has already become a great asset and is emerging as an inspirational teacher.

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Lake Training Day December 2007

Our Lake Training Day was again held at Bennet Park, Valentine, on the shores of Lake Macquarie. Nearly 100 students trained for an hour on the shore before going for a short run. We then headed into the lake for an hour of water training. The idea was to explore resistance on basic technique, but the laughter and splashing suggested that students were having too much of a good time to succumb to the rigours of training.

Following water training we enjoyed a sausage sizzle then some awards and brief speeches. All junior students received an encouragement medal for attending.

The award for Competitor of the Year went to Sensei Warren Tresidder for his outstanding results in Koshiki competition this year. Sensei Warren won the Grand Champion award at both the State and National titles

The award for Budoka of the Year ( the student who best displays the virtues of the warrior spirit) went with shouts of approval to sensei Kim Foley for her selfless and consistent coaching, organising and mentoring  throughout 2007. There are many students who owe their success to the extra help and encouragment offered by Sensei Kim.

This is a great time to set your karate, study, financial and personal goals for 2008. Are you ready for a great year in 2008? We'll see you on the 7th January.

Have a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year from the staff at HVMAC.

December 2007 Dan Gradings

Congratulations!

Our dan gradings in December were again a highlight of the year, with all participants going through the rigorous testing procedure for kata, basics, all bunkai and bo. To cap the event, everyone, including Hayes renshi, stepped onto the floor to complete 30 bouts of kumite.

Congratulations to the following students;

Ryan Marjoribanks - Shodan Ho

John Marjoribanks - Shodan Ho

Kim Foley - First dan

Stephen Taylor - First Dan

Deon Bailey - First Dan

Josh McMahon - 2nd Dan

Warren Tresidder 3rd Dan Shidoin - Senior Teacher

Tournament Successes

Congratulations to our students who gained NSW AKF team selection in 2006. Shane Bullen, Erin Hill and Taylor Hill. Congratulations also to students who competed in our first Koshiki tournament in over 10 years. Sensei Warren Tresidder, Kim Foley, Kirraly Mead, Ryan Marjoribanks, Brodie Newstead and Kieren O'Hearn all won medals in what was an outstanding re-introduction to Koshiki hard contact competition, at the Penrith Sports Stadium on May 21.