CSKA

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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, Judy and Denham 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.

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

2009
July saw the 1st Junior Black Belt grades awarded to Brett Standley and Toni Walker (see the picture gallery)
December, 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.

2012
01 August, Denham Carlyon awarded Nidan by the grading council
24 September, Denham Carlyon awarded Sandan (3rd Dan) by the grading council
10 December, Maryn and Janine awarded Shodan (1st Dan)

2013
01 July, Cedric awarded Sandan (3rd Dan) by the grading council
01 July, Lauren takes leave from the dojo to concentrate on becoming a mother (daughter due in August).  Class 4 of the juniors closes.
September - Paul, Denham and Cedric recognised as Instructors (Sensei's)
18 December, Maryn and Rilana awarded Nidan (2nd Dan), Judy promoted to 6th Dan by CSKA Grading Council

2014
April, Judy retires after 19 years as a CSKA instructor.
13 October, Denham Carlyon and Cedric Dugouchet recognised as senior instructors and given the title Renshi

2015
19 April, Rilana recognised as Senior Student (Senpai) and invited to CSKA Grading Council.
17 June, Art, Heather and Louie awarded Shodan (1st Dan). Kathryn promoted to Nidan (2nd Dan).
09 December, Joel awarded Shodan (1st Dan). Sensei Denham promoted to Yondan (4th Dan).

2016
29 June, Bob and Michael awarded Shodan (1st Dan).
05 Dec, Joel and Carl awarded Nidan. Rilana promoted to the rank of Instructor (Tashi). Carl and Joel recognised as Senior Students (Senpai) and invited to the grading council.
07 Dec, Trish, Matt, Nathan and Xanthe awarded Shodan (1st Dan).

2017
28 Aug, Sensei Rilana and Brett awarded Sandan (3rd Dan). Mike promoted to Rokudan (6th Dan)
20 Sep, Sensei Cedric promoted to Yondan (4th Dan). Mike promoted to the rank of Instructor (Tashi)
11 Dec, Jo and Kevin awarded Shodan (1st Dan).

2018
12 Jun, the Dojo moved to Living Water College in WARNBRO. The club has access to a full length Gymnasium for both Senior and Junior classes. Classes start an hour earlier than before. The senior class is also extended to 1.5h of training.
11 Dec, Jane and Terry awarded Shodan (1st Dan), Art awarded Nidan (2nd Dan) by the grading council.

2019
11 Dec, Yudi awarded Shodan (1st Dan), Bob awarded Nidan (2nd Dan) and Joel promoted to Sandan (3rd Dan)

2020
16 Sep, Jolie awarded Shodan (1st Dan) and Sensei Denham promoted to Godan (5th Dan)
16 Dec, Gordon awarded Nidan (2nd Dan)

2021
31 Jan, Art, Joel and Brett recognised as instructors (Sensei)
21 Dec, Danielle awarded Shodan (1st Dan)

2022
1 Feb, CSKA Dojo moved to McLarty Hall in SHOALWATER.
7 Apr, Jane awarded Nidan (2nd Dan)
13 Dec, Sensei Cedric promoted to Godan (5th Dan)

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Facts and Figures

Since 1992, Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia (as at 11/12/2019):

    * has instructed 431 students
    * has promoted 103 Dan (black belt) grades to 60 karateka (students)
    * developed numerous State Champions
    * represented at State and National Championships

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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
2012	Robert Pollard
2013	Trish Murphy Liz Rees
2014	Joel Verdon
2015	Nathan Liadow
2016	Oscar Wood
2017	Yudi Lin
2018	Richard Suggate
2019	Danielle Hartshorn

 

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
2012	Xanthe Carlyon
2013	Rachael Hagger
2014	Jordan Wegwermer
2015	Jolie Carlyon
2016	Jolie Carlyon.   Runner Up: Finley Ryan
2017	Finley Ryan Jake Sturgess
2018	Beau Ryan
2019	Chase Sturgess

Term Champion

The Term Champion is a junior award presented to the student who is most improved in any area of karate - as judged by the instructors. 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 members 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) - 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

List of current graded karateka and their rank

Name	Rank	Member
Denham C	5th Dan	0003
Cedric D	5th Dan	0098
Joel V	3rd Dan	0163
Arthur H	2nd Dan	0172
Gordon P	2nd Dan	0207
Jolie C	1st Dan	0194
Danielle H	1st Dan	0227
Jake S	2nd Kyu	0214
Chase S	3rd Kyu	0228
Claire D	4th Kyu	0229
Noah D	7th Kyu	0248
Danny R	7th Kyu	0249
Marc P	8th Kyu	0224
Luka P	8th Kyu	0223
Brett M	8th Kyu	0250
Angela M	8th Kyu	0251