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Facts and figures * Kihaku award * Grading council * Order of Merit
1979
Chris Hoath began training with Japan Karate-do Shobukan (Australia Branch) Chief Instructor Sensei Kyoshin Kayo at W.A.I.T. dojo (now known as Curtin University) - he progressed to 6th kyu.
1984
Commenced the 5 month course at the WA Police Academy and soon after met Rick Weskin and Steve Brown who were training with Bill Nyssen, learning Shotokan karate at Bushido Martial Arts.
1986
June - Chris commenced training with Sensei Bill Nyssen (Nidan) of Bushido Martial Arts (Shotokan).
1990
In January, as a Shodan, Chris opened his first karate dojo with Bushido Martial Arts. The club was located in a child care centre in Ballajura, and later moved to a hall in Lansdale.
1992
In September (because of work), Chris and Judy Hoath move to Mandurah and Chris begins training with Peter Wilkinson (Nidan) and soon join as a full member of Shotokan Karate International Australia (SKIA). Judy also commences training after 8 years of watching.
27 October, Coastal Shotokan opens its 1st dojo at Rockingham Senior High School Gymnasium with SKIA. Foundation members included Chris Hoath, Judy Hoath, Keith Blair, Bill Hird, Authur Walsh, Anthony Double, Wade Barry, Denham Carlyon and Andrew Border. (Chris and Judy are the surviving foundation members)
1995
Judy opens Coastal Shotokan dojo at Safety Bay Senior High School, specializing in junior karateka. This is the same year Judy earned her Shodan in Gladstone Queensland before Kanazawa Kancho.
2001
23 January 2001 the CSKA Rockingham senior class moved to Secret Harbour Community Centre in Oasis Drive.
2003
3 June both the senior dojo of Secret Harbour and the junior dojo of Safety Bay moved to Icon Fitness Centre, Sunlight Drive Port Kennedy. This move was largely unsuccessful and was a search for a more suitable and permanent location.
2004
January the club moved to the studios of Dance 4 Theatre Arts (also in Sunlight Drive Port Kennedy). Here the club has access to two studios that accommodate both junior and senior classes. At the same time CSKA went independent, resigning from SKIA and is now controlled by Chief Instructor and founder Chris Hoath.
December also saw the promotion of the first Dan grades as an independent organisation, awarded by the Chief Instructor. Successful were Judy Hoath and Candice Schmied to Sandan and Kyle Hoath to Nidan - a great moment in our history.
3 June both the senior dojo of Secret Harbour and the junior dojo of Safety Bay moved to Icon Fitness Centre, Sunlight Drive Port Kennedy. This move was largely unsuccessful and was a search for a more suitable and permanent location.
2004
January the club moved to the studios of Dance 4 Theatre Arts (also in Sunlight Drive Port Kennedy). Here the club has access to two studios that accommodate both junior and senior classes. At the same time CSKA went independent, resigning from SKIA and is now controlled by Chief Instructor and founder Chris Hoath.
December also saw the promotion of the first Dan grades as an independent organisation, awarded by the Chief Instructor. Successful were Judy Hoath and Candice Schmied to Sandan and Kyle Hoath to Nidan - a great moment in our history.
2005
October, CSKA is offered Associate membership with the Australian Karate Federation (AKF), WA Branch.
17 October, Judy celebrates 10 years as a dojo Instructor with CSKA
11 December, Chris awarded Godan grade at CSKA Port Kennedy
15 December, Dan Gradings promote 3 to Sandan (Walter Hurni, Mike Betteridge and Paul Buck) and 2 to Shodan (Kirsty Hoath and Danielle Standley)
2006
January, the club moves to the Betty Bentley Dance Studio, Stockton and Helmshore Streets in Port Kennedy. This is a top class clean facility with two studios that accommodate both junior and senior classes.
In May, we move the dojo back to Secret Harbour Community Centre in Oasis Drive. This has always been the best facility and the change was essential due to the very slippery conditions at Port Kennedy.
2007
Mid January the first Summer Course (3 weeks) for individual training and Bo.
In May Kyle Hoath was elevated to Instructor status (Sensei) and Mike Betteridge, Kirsty Hoath and Daniel Standley recognised as Senior students (Senpai).
October the Club celebrates 15 years
12 December, Judy achieves Yondan (4th Dan) and Kyle achieves Sandan (3rd Dan)
2008
Train with SKIA's Suzuki Sensei at Carine dojo. CSKA members attending included: Chris, Kyle, Walter Hurni, Mike Betteridge, Brett and Danni Standley, Mike Constable, Andrew and Kent Rogers, Toni Walker, Craig and his 2 boys
10 December, Chris awarded 6th dan grade by CSKA Grading Council
Since 1992, Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia (as at 04 April 2012):
* has instructed 367 students, with 35 to 40 currently training
* has promoted 65 Dan (black belt) grades to 39 karateka
* developed numerous State Champions
* represented at State and National Championships
Kihaku Award
The Kihaku Award celebrates the most outstanding student of the calendar year - one who displays the spirit and soul of karate.
Grading Council
The councils core function is to evaluate and award gradings to members according to their achievements and commitment to the art of karate. These awards will take into consideration the member’s age and physical/mental abilities.
Members:
The Council will consist of the Chief Instructor, Senior Instructors, Instructors and Senior Students as appointed by the Chief Instructor.
Definitions:
• Chief Instructor (Sensei) – Dojo Founder and Head of Style
• Senior Instructor (Sensei) – Dojo Instructor appointed by the Chief Instructor, minimum level of Nidan. (Senior Instructors may nominate Instructors to Senior level)
• Instructor (Sensei) – Dojo Instructor, minimum level of Shodan
• Senior Student (Senpai) – Level recognised by the Chief Instructor
Titles:
Chief Instructor - Kyoshi (Expert Instructor)
Senior Instructor - Renshi (Polished Expert)
Instructor - Tashi (Expert)
Order of Merit
October, CSKA is offered Associate membership with the Australian Karate Federation (AKF), WA Branch.
17 October, Judy celebrates 10 years as a dojo Instructor with CSKA
11 December, Chris awarded Godan grade at CSKA Port Kennedy
15 December, Dan Gradings promote 3 to Sandan (Walter Hurni, Mike Betteridge and Paul Buck) and 2 to Shodan (Kirsty Hoath and Danielle Standley)
2006
January, the club moves to the Betty Bentley Dance Studio, Stockton and Helmshore Streets in Port Kennedy. This is a top class clean facility with two studios that accommodate both junior and senior classes.
In May, we move the dojo back to Secret Harbour Community Centre in Oasis Drive. This has always been the best facility and the change was essential due to the very slippery conditions at Port Kennedy.
2007
Mid January the first Summer Course (3 weeks) for individual training and Bo.
In May Kyle Hoath was elevated to Instructor status (Sensei) and Mike Betteridge, Kirsty Hoath and Daniel Standley recognised as Senior students (Senpai).
October the Club celebrates 15 years
12 December, Judy achieves Yondan (4th Dan) and Kyle achieves Sandan (3rd Dan)
2008
Train with SKIA's Suzuki Sensei at Carine dojo. CSKA members attending included: Chris, Kyle, Walter Hurni, Mike Betteridge, Brett and Danni Standley, Mike Constable, Andrew and Kent Rogers, Toni Walker, Craig and his 2 boys
10 December, Chris awarded 6th dan grade by CSKA Grading Council
2009
July saw the 1st Junior Black Belt grades awarded to Brett Standley and Toni Walker (see the picture gallery)
Dec - Walter Hurni promoted to 6th Dan
2011
05 December, Chris awarded 7th dan grade by CSKA Grading Council.
07 December, John and Jane Hackett visit CSKA and conduct self defense session.
July saw the 1st Junior Black Belt grades awarded to Brett Standley and Toni Walker (see the picture gallery)
Dec - Walter Hurni promoted to 6th Dan
2011
05 December, Chris awarded 7th dan grade by CSKA Grading Council.
07 December, John and Jane Hackett visit CSKA and conduct self defense session.
Since 1992, Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia (as at 04 April 2012):
* has instructed 367 students, with 35 to 40 currently training
* has promoted 65 Dan (black belt) grades to 39 karateka
* developed numerous State Champions
* represented at State and National Championships
Kihaku Award
The Kihaku Award celebrates the most outstanding student of the calendar year - one who displays the spirit and soul of karate.
| Senior Awards |
|
| 2004 |
Kevin George |
| 2005 |
Danielle
Standley |
| 2006 |
Andrew Rogers |
| 2007 |
Kent Rogers |
| 2008 |
Mel Walker |
| 2009 |
Cedric
Dugouchet |
| 2010 |
Maryn Kanara |
| 2011 |
Chris
Thompson |
| Junior Awards |
|
| 2004 |
Milan Nikolic |
| 2005 |
Nick George |
| 2006 |
Toni Walker |
| 2007 |
Brett
Standley |
| 2008 |
Joshua Hagger |
| 2009 |
Joshua Hagger |
| 2010 |
Kathryn Rees |
| 2011 |
Kathryn Rees |
Grading Council
The councils core function is to evaluate and award gradings to members according to their achievements and commitment to the art of karate. These awards will take into consideration the member’s age and physical/mental abilities.
Members:
The Council will consist of the Chief Instructor, Senior Instructors, Instructors and Senior Students as appointed by the Chief Instructor.
Definitions:
• Chief Instructor (Sensei) – Dojo Founder and Head of Style
• Senior Instructor (Sensei) – Dojo Instructor appointed by the Chief Instructor, minimum level of Nidan. (Senior Instructors may nominate Instructors to Senior level)
• Instructor (Sensei) – Dojo Instructor, minimum level of Shodan
• Senior Student (Senpai) – Level recognised by the Chief Instructor
Titles:
Chief Instructor - Kyoshi (Expert Instructor)
Senior Instructor - Renshi (Polished Expert)
Instructor - Tashi (Expert)
Current Grading
Council members:
| Chris Hoath
(Kyoshi) |
Chief
Instructor |
|
| Judy Hoath
(Renshi) |
Senior
Instructor |
June 2004 |
| Kyle Hoath
(Renshi) |
Senior
Instructor |
June 2004 |
| Lauren Hoath
(Tashi) |
Instructor |
March 2010 |
| Michael
Betteridge (Senpai) |
Senior
Student |
June 2008 |
| Cedric
Dougochet (Senpai) |
Senior
Student |
August 2010 |
Order of Merit
List of current
graded karateka and their rank
| First Name | Last Name | Rank |
| Chris | Hoath | Nanadan |
| Judy | Hoath | Godan |
| Michael | Betteridge | Godan |
| Kyle | Hoath | Yondan |
| Paul | Buck | Yondan |
| Lauren | Hoath | Yondan |
| Toni | Walker | Nidan |
| Cedric | Dugouchet | Nidan |
| Brett | Standley | Nidan |
| Chris | Thompson | Nidan |
| Danielle | Standley | Sandan |
| Denham | Carlyon | Shodan |
| Andrew | Rogers | Shodan |
| Rilana | Ostheim | Shodan |
| Janine | Field | 2nd kyu |
| Luis | Jones | 2nd kyu |
| Ioan | Jones | 2nd kyu |
| Joshua | Hagger | 2nd kyu |
| Kathryn | Rees | 2nd kyu |
| Maryn | Kanara | 2nd kyu |
| Fiona | Rogers | 3rd kyu |
| Andrew | Konigsberg | 3rd kyu |
| Tommy | Lanstone | 3rd kyu |
| Dion | Rogers | 4th kyu |
| Lachlan | Lloyd | 4th kyu |
| Mel | Walker | 4th kyu |
| Louie | Kendrick | 4th kyu |
| Heather | Kendrick | 4th kyu |
| Aaron | Palmer | 6th kyu |
| Mark | McPherson | 6th kyu |
| Lauren | Massey | 6th kyu |
| Sage | Palmer | 7th kyu |
| Rachael | Hagger | 7th kyu ho |
| Lori | Wilkinson | 7th kyu ho |
| Matthew | Murphy | 8th kyu |
| Brooke | Day | 8th kyu |
| Harvey | Adams | 8th kyu |
| Dannielle | Field | 8th kyu ho |
| Mia | Ramsay | 9th kyu |
| Xanthe | Carlyon | 9th kyu |
| Belinda | Ramsay | New |
| Filipe | da Trindade | New |
| Molly | Jones | New |
| Amber | Watt | New |
| Mitchel | Field | New |