Mark Bates Sensei
Mark Bates Sensei is a qualified Shotokan
karate practitioner and 4th Dan instructor with certification from the most
reputable and established karate organisation of Budo karate, the Japan
Karate Association, Japan Tokyo. His association with various martial arts
expands from over 30 years.
Mark has participated in training and preparing students of all ages
representing Australia in JKA World Championship and in national
competitions. Mark Sensei’s students have represented Australia in the 2019
JKA Oceania Championships in Thailand and in 2017 represented Australia in
the JKA World Championships. Encouragement and support are key to Mark
Sensei’s success and this is evident upon visiting his dojo and observing
classes.
Mark Bates Sensei was assessed, accredited and awarded JKA qualifications
from Australia’s most experienced, respected and most qualified instructor
in Australia, internationally and in Japan, Nishimura Shihan, 7th Dan.
Mark Bates Sensei has a friendly, patient and approachable demeanour,
especially with children of all ages. The enthusiasm expressed by his
students is a credit to Mark’s ability to convey information in a simple
enjoyable format where the lesson’s intention, aim or objective is easily
comprehended. His lessons are well devised with ongoing practical
explanations provided for each lesson catering for children to adults.
His philosophy is building character, guiding and demonstrating
all the key elements of the dojo Kun. He believes karate is a way of life
and all lessons are aimed at adding value to each students life journey of
exploring, ongoing learning and developing as individuals.
All new members are welcome and encouraged to participate in 2 free classes
by training in a nurturing, peaceful and respectable environment, enhancing
the learning process and enjoying traditional Shotokan ‘Budo’ karate.
About JKA Australia Inc
Shotokan KarateJKA Australia South Inc. was incorporated on 27th October 2010 and on 19th, January 2012 was renamed Japan Karate Association (JKA) Australia Inc. JKAA teaches traditional Shotokan style karate. Shotokan karate is a non aggressive self defence martial art. Our instructors are certified by JKA HQ. The purpose of JKAA is to develop and promote JKA Shotokan karate in Australia. The standards taught are of the highest level in keeping with the technical requirements set by JKA HQ.
Our goal is to maintain these standards, to grow and to help all our students achieve their personal goals and aspirations.
Karate helps develop strength, coordination and agility and can be practiced at any time and in any place, for any length of time by men, women and children. It requires no special equipment. Karate fosters the development of spiritual qualities: courage, courtesy, integrity, humility and self control.
Images from my earlytraining.Because I'm a professional photographer It's rare I ever end up in photos, but here is a few I have managed to find.
Training with the JKAA
in 2014 - Mawashi Geri
Training drills with the JKAA at Preston Dojo. I'm
on the right.
A
Rare tournament photo,
as it is me normally behind the camera
I was not born with my black belts, like many of you I was once a colored (kyu) belt. This picture goes back a few too many years when i was a brown belt, this was taken after a hard training session. I'm standing with my son Aidan and daughter Paige who are now adults
Very rare photo of me (because I'm usually the one taking the photos) as a 4th Kyu blue belt (JKA Purple belt) receiving my brown belt 3rd Kyu.
Sensei Michael after presenting my 1st Dan (Shodan) black belt.
Myself and Daniel at our 2nd Dan with Catlin 1st Dan after our presentation holding our certificates.
Original group of black belts I
training with over the years at Power of Won, not many of us left training now.
