AFTK Seminar Series 2026 - Brisbane QLD (19 July)

Name: AFTK Seminar Series 2026 - Brisbane QLD (19 July)
Start: 2026-07-19T09:30:00+10:00
End: 2026-07-19T09:30:00+10:00
Location: Australian Karate Academy

Presenters will include three instructors from a variety of styles and dojo.

This seminar is for students aged 13 and above. Please note there are two ticket prices for AFTK members and non-members. You do not need to be an individual AFTK member to access member pricing. If your dojo is an AFTK member dojo, you are eligible for member pricing (no individual membership required). The AFTK aims to keep events affordable and accessible to all participants.

This seminar will be held face-to-face only.

Pricing ($AUD)

AFTK Members	General Public (Non-Members)
Single Session: $30 ($25 Early Bird) All 3 Sessions: $75 Standard ($60 Early Bird)	Single Session: $40 ($35 Early Bird) All 3 Sessions: $95 Standard ($80 Early Bird)

Prices are in AUD. Early Bird ends 5th July. Lunch included when you register for all sessions.

Seminar Sessions & Timings

Sunday 19 July 2026
All sessions run for 90minutes each. Lunch (30min break) is held between Session 2 and 3 at 12:30pm.

Bonus Session for Instructors 8:30am - 9:15am
Dojo brand and marketing | Reece Cummings, Zen Creative Solutions

Session 1 9:30am | Karate | Peter Zarb
Kumite-Ho ~ basic sparring methods: Explore the binary nature of combat and creates a simple blueprint for action. These 4 sets of 5 techniques focus on two key principles: 1. Evasive Angular movement for power generation through your opponent, and 2. Blocking and countering in one smooth action. This seminar with focus on 2 person drills in a traditional budo format, and conclude with free-form yawara kumite to explore implementing these strategies in a spontaneous environment.

Session 2 11:00am | Karate | Cheyne McMahon
Ground survival for karateka: Simple, practical strategies and drills to help Karateka escape common pins and holds, create space, and get back to their feet quickly - without needing to grapple on the ground.

Session 3 1:00pm | Kobudo | Mark Slingo
Jo Bo no Waza: Drill teaching fundamental blocks and strikes using both weapons. Use of footwork (ashi sabaki) is used extensively to ensure successful evasion of attacks and to move into striking range of the opponent. While initially taught using the jo and bo, the kumite can also be adapted to other weapons. Experienced students will note certain stances and movements closely resemble those of other kobudo weaponry. Please bring your own weapons.

TOURNAMENT ON 18 JULY!: In addition to our event, AKA will be holding the Brisbane Bushi Cup on Saturday 18 July (the day prior to the seminar) for Veterans 35+ Traditional Karate & Kobudo Competition Enter Here/More Info

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