School Philosophy - Luke Byrne school of karate club, Roxburgh Park, Melbourne

"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants" - Gichin Funakoshi (father of modern karate)

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Sensei Luke is a 3rd dan blackbelt with over twelve years experience. He has represented his country 6 times and is currently the Oceania and South East Asian Champion...

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LB Karate recognises that people learn differently and therefore offers a number of programs designed to unleash your potential...

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We currently opperate in the Roxburgh Park and Reservoir areas with classes held 5 days per week...

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Our mission is to provide all students with the opportunity to reach their full potential within the art of karate, and to provide for the various needs and desires of each member of the club.

Luke Byrne School of Karate offers the opportunity to learn martial arts in a fun and exciting environment. Allowing each individual student the opportunity to fulfill their potential both as karate-ka and as members of the outside community through the consistent practice of Karate.

The ultimate goal of all Karate enthusiasts is to achieve the rank of Black Belt. However as a white belt the attainment of such a degree can seem out of reach. LBSK makes the journey to Black Belt fun and exciting with the realisation that all students are individual and as such have different desires and needs. In order to cater for such diversity, students are provided with the opportunity to participate in competitions, seminars and various other local, national and international initiatives.

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As qualified Karate instructors we aim to provide the knowledge, skills and opportunities that will ensure our students can pursue a lifetime of involvement in the martial arts. We believe that by providing sound knowledge through good teaching practices, a positive and success oriented environment can be achieved, facilitating a high level of enjoyment and success in the martial arts.

Through participation in Karate classes, students will be exposed to a range of unique practical, theoretical and philosophical experiences that will allow them to develop:

A broad range of fundamental movement skills,
Advanced sport skills and concepts,
Self-Defence skills and lifesaving strategies,
An understanding of the connection between the philosophical, theoretical and practical content of karate,
Knowledge of the relationship between physical activity, karate and health,
Knowledge of fitness and its application to sports training and performance,
Skills that will facilitate social competence both within a physical activity setting, and other life situations.

In the delivery of the Karate Curriculum, we are committed to offering to all students:

The opportunity for success both within the sporting arena and the training hall.
A positive and supportive learning environment tailored, to the best our ability, to the needs of each student.
Correct and meaningful subject content that is both educationally and developmentally sound.
Equal opportunity for every student to learn, regardless of their gender, ethnicity, experience or ability.
The opportunity to provide constructive input to class activities and the allowance of choice and responsibility.
The opportunity for further learning and development through extra-curricular activities.

Also, we recognise our responsibility as role models amongst the students and will at all times promote and encourage moral and personal excellence
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