
Wildcatdojo Conversations
I was recently interviewed by Michelle Darbro Sensei of Wildcatdojo Conversations, Florida, USA, regarding, among other things, my...

A Blast from the Past - A Tribute to Antony ‘Satch’ Williams
In 1992 a friend, Paul Zadro – Australian President & NSW Operations Manager of ISKA (International Sport Karate Association) – asked me...

Shaolin Black Sash
A Nice Surprise I got a nice surprise a short while ago when it was revealed that my wife, Zoë, had entered my name and details in...

KUA Dan Grading 2017
Images from the Karate Union of Australia Dan grading examination. KUA Dan grading examination, examiners and examinees The guys in...

Three for three… Bulldogs rule!
Thomas McKinnon with two of the three Bulldog Gym fighters he was in the corner with, who fought and won on Saturday Feb 4th 2017, in...

Nick Stone, and four of his young protégés in Launie
ABOVE: Thomas, Terry, Patrik, Mark, Mitchell, & Nick. "Here at the Launceston venue with that consummate professional, Nick Stone, and...

TWIN TIGERS: Shaolin Temple Boxing Tiger Ripping System Gung-Fu (Coventry, UK)
Torakan's twin club is the Shaolin Temple Boxing Tiger Ripping System Gung-Fu in Coventry, UK. Shaolin Temple Boxing Tiger Ripping...

Brothers in Arms - Stuart & Steven McKinnon
Bulldog Gym Stuart McKinnon Torakan Black Belt Stuart McKinnon, DOB 28/08/1973, was unbeaten Australian, under sixteens, junior kumite...

Mr Sumi, Steven & Stuart & Thomas at 'Old Sydney Town'
Mr Sumi is 8th Dan and was the last person to promote Thomas in Shotokan karate do.

1986 Torarkan Tamworth
Stuart McKinnon, Thomas McKinnon, Steven McKinnon