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Mihir Joshi

Mihir Joshi’s Statement

Karate has had a positive impact on my life. Learning an art form such as the Martial Arts has built my confidence, developed my leadership skills, improved my focus and taught me perseverance. Growing up, I was always the smallest and thinnest guy in my classes, not only at school but also at Karate. With my size came an irresistible wave of shyness. Over the years, through Karate, I found that my confidence and self- esteem levels had sky rocketed to heights I never thought it would go.

Through my years of learning karate, I have come to a realisation that there is always someone better than you. I soon understood that that doesn’t matter. It is always about improving yourself and pushing yourself to be as good as you can be. This has always been my motivation to continue learning Karate and never giving up. If there is anything that Karate has taught me, it is that even the smallest of us can rise and soar to heights that they never think they can go.
I thank Sensei Matt, and all those who have helped me in Karate, for helping me understand such values in a fun and social learning environment.

Statement from Yogendra Joshi, Mihir’s Father

Mihir started attending Australia’s Youth Self Defence Kenpo Karate class at 5 years of age. Initial year or so, it did not demand much of Mihir’s input outside the weekly class. Regular Kata competitions during class provided him with an opportunity to compete against class mates and present his karate skills in front of tutors. At that level, achieving first place or winning was not that important. Such competitions had built Mihir’s mindset. He started to enjoy karate. In order to excel, Mihir began paying closer attention to Sensei Matt’s demonstration of techniques and Katas. He started to enter into tournaments and soon he began to self-analyse his performances. His overall confidence was growing, which was clearly reflected in his school captaincy & leadership speech a few years ago. It’s amazing how learning the Martial Arts helps build confidence and improve overall personality.

Friendly yet disciplined approach towards karate at Australia’s Youth has helped enormously. It enabled Mihir to build a sense of belonging and improved his motivation to excel. This sense of belonging promotes happiness, which in turn encourages any lifetime student of karate like Mihir to put in efforts in pursuit of goal. As Mihir’s parents, we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude towards Sensei Matt. We also thank all tutors for their guidance all along.

Statement from Sensei Matt Klein

Mihir is one of those rare students that come along and just go flat out to be their best. It was obvious to me at an early stage in his development that he would go far. He would come into the class so prepared you could tell he was spending hours practicing in his spare time. His forms are some of the best, most crisp I have seen in a long time. He naturally excelled in tournament competition due not only to his ability, but most important, his work ethic. He has been an absolute pleasure to coach, as he takes everything on and therefore improves immediately. He has also excelled as an assistant coach, and has become a great leader in our club.

Kids Karate Classes Now Online

July 16, 2021
Hey Kenpo Freestylers, we are up and running on our kids karate online Zoom classes. Our first class is tomorrow morning. Please go on to iKarate to sign up. Our instructors need your support to get through this difficult time, and we appreciate your help in getting this club through to the other side. The […]

New Term Starts 16th October

September 24, 2020
Hey Kenpo Freestylers! The first week of classes for next term starts Friday, 16th October, through Thursday, 22nd October. The last week of term will end on Thursday, 17th December. It is a nine week term. Please mark your calendars! Times and dates are also posted on our website at http://www.karate-kids.com.au/locations/.

We are a COVID safe business!

July 24, 2020
All of our head instructors and a good many of our assistants have completed the MAIA course for qualification as a COVID safe business. Please be assured that we take your child’s health and safety as our highest priority. Our classes will be run safely in a clean environment. Please talk to your head instructor […]

Regular Classes Starting Soon!

July 18, 2020
Our regular classes are starting this Friday, the 24th of July through Thursday week the 30th of July. It will be a nine-week term and will continue through Thursday, 24th September. Please see our Locations page for times and dates. Welcome back returning students and we look forward to meeting all new students. Sensei Matt

Great Deals Online Kids Karate!

May 11, 2020
Great Deals Online Kids Karate! Welcome back Kenpo Freestylers! We now have pre pay options available on iKarate for our loyal students and families – with something extra… Our way of saying thank you We have been so touched by the overwhelming support for you all for our beloved Karate Club. The emails & facebook […]

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mihir-joshi-kenpo-freestyle-sydneyOver the years, through Karate, I found that my confidence and self-esteem levels had sky rocketed to heights I never thought it would go. I thank Sensei Matt, and all those who have helped me in Karate, for helping me understand such values in a fun and social learning environment.
Mihir Joshi

See our Karate Success Stories Page for Mihir's story.
09/01/2014
Australia's Youth Self Defence Karate
mihir-joshi-kenpo-freestyle-sydneyOver the years, through Karate, I found that my confidence and self-esteem levels had sky rocketed to heights I never thought it would go. I thank Sensei Matt, and all those who have helped me in Karate, for helping me understand such values in a fun and social learning environment.
Mihir Joshi

See our Karate Success Stories Page for Mihir's story.
09/01/2014
Australia's Youth Self Defence Karate
Friendly yet disciplined approach towards karate at Australia’s Youth has helped enormously. It enabled Mihir to build a sense of belonging and improved his motivation to excel. It’s amazing how learning the Martial Arts helps build confidence and improve overall personality.
Yogendra Joshi, father of Mihir JoshiImage
09/01/2014
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I like Karate because it is really fun and I love going on the weekend to see all my friends and Senseis. Karate makes me feel safe because I don’t worry about bullies at school because I know they can’t really hurt me.Tyvian-Macfarlne-Kenpo-Freestyle-Sydney
Tyvian Macfarlane

See our Karate Success Stories Page for Tyvian's story.
09/08/2014
Australia's Youth Self Defence Karate
The confidence karate has given Tyvian is amazing. He is takes pride in himself and he has matured. The focus, confidence and discipline he has gained through karate has transferred to other areas of his life such as educational tasks, looking after younger children both in and out of his family and demonstrating empathy for others.Robert-Macfarlane
Robert Macfarlane, father of Tyvian Macfarlane
09/08/2014
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I owe my confidence, strength, fitness and leadership skills to Karate. It has taught me to persist with everything and that the only way to improve is to try harder.Adam-Loader-Kenpo-Freestyle-Sydney
Adam Loader

See our Karate Success Stories Page for Adam's story.
09/01/2014
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Look at what you have achieved Matt, we can’t thank you enough for your contribution to shaping these two young men. We are often complimented about the maturity of the boys and we know their Karate has played an important part in developing that maturity. Brings a tear to my eye!
loadersRobert Loader, father of Adam and Jacob Loader
09/01/2014

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