NEW ‘Mobility, Balance, Co-ordination & Self-Defence Awareness Class’ for Seniors. Photograph by Zoё Lake After a recent, well received, six week course for the Devonport City Council’s ‘Healthy Living’ campaign – and by request – the ‘Torakan Dojo’, Devonport, is proud to announce that it will now conduct an ongoing ‘Mobility, Balance, Co-ordination & Self-Defence Awareness Class’ for Seniors. Mature adults who, for any number of reasons are not interested in becoming involved in a...

Karate Essence Ethical Philosophy Sport Karateka/Budō Karateka/Budōka By T.D. McKinnon Hanshi Photographs & Editing by Zoё Lake Crucial Distinctions Karateka is a term used, generally, to describe someone who practises something we call Karate. However, for those who are actually involved in the practise of Karate there are distinctions, depending on what that karateka is involved in or how they see themselves. They may be a ‘Sport Karateka’, a ’Budō Karateka’,...

A Free Course Living Well A Devonport City Council Initiative Photograph by Zoё Lake Six week course starting on Wednesday 22nd of September, 12 till 1pm. Mobility & Movement, Co-ordination, Health & Fitness, and Self-Defence Awareness for a More value filled life for Seniors. This particular program is designed for older adults. Senior citizens are typically defined in Australia as people aged 60 or older. However, this course is not exclusively for over 60s. Your instructor, Thomas...