Martial Arts
Recent updates from the Shotokan Karate, indicate that both local and international competition is underway, demonstrating high standards of participation and engagement, across all arenas.
From Karate Noosa Head Coach Bryan Dukas, Black Belt 6th Dan he brings us up to date in both areas. On the 13 September a local tournament, the main aim of which will be the development of all students, will be held at the Noosaville State School, 75 Beckman’s Rd. In past years, this tournament has achieved considerable success, and once again it is open to members of other clubs.
On 25 September, nine competitors will depart for Japan to participate in the 17th World Shotokan Karate-do Championships, the most prestigious event of the year. The event will take place in Tokyo, where Noosa will have nine competitors. Additionally, three members will be graded: two for 4th Dan and one for 1st Dan. Add to this Noosa’s head coach, sensei Bryan Dukas and Kimberley Bateman will be defending their veteran World Titles.
To receive up-gradings and medals for competition in Japan, (which is the centre of World Shotokan Karate,) is indeed the highest honour of all, and is something, that we in Noosa, as a sport loving community, should take pride-we wish them well. For this event Noosa will not be taking new members.
Bryan Dukas stated that the club teaches students key values: honesty, respect, patience, self-confidence, and above all the indomitable spirit. Next week we take a more in-depth look at this martial art that has now spreading through-out the world. For those seeking more information please email: info@karatenoosa.com or visit website, karatenoosa.com
Jiu-Jitsu.
On 14 September at 9am at the Caloundra Indoor Stadium, approximately 600 competitors will gather to contest the Sunshine Coast Open Championships. Nooses Caza club will be represented by 15 kids and 10 adult competitors. This will be the 3rd of 4 major tournaments in Caloundra this year and gives a good indication as to the growth of the sport on the Sunshine Coast and immediate areas. For the Noosa Caza club they have consistently been winning the kids division: add to these the men’s often return home with medals.
Rugby League.
Last weekend saw the end of a long season for the Noosa Pirates with two junior international teams playing Grand Finals, down at Stanley River on Saturday. For the undefeated U13 girls they kicked off the day facing the Coolum Colts for the title: the game started with a try in the very first minute to the Pirates and from then on, the girls never looked back.
The final score said it all for the girls with a 44-4 win to finish off a perfect year. Now they are looking forward to next season with almost the same team moving to the U14/15 Division. Next came our heart attack kids, the U17 boys who took on the Caloundra Sharks. For most of the boys it would be their last game as juniors as they are ready to move up to the U19’s division next season.
After splitting the regular season with a win to each, the Pirates and the Sharks, it was shaping up for a classic Grand Final. Unfortunately for our boys they couldn’t pull off that one last win. Although they gave it their all, Caloundra came out flying and took control right from the very start and finished with a 38-0 win. However, the club should be proud of them as in their last two games they came from behind to pull off big wins: thus, taking them into the final. But Saturday was not to be a day of joy for the Pirates.
However, despite this, the 2025 season for Pirates has many good things to celebrate. Pirates finished with eight teams into the finals, a solid Senior program, that is continuing to make sure that we have top teams in all senior divisions.
The junior program is rapidly expanding, with record participation—especially among girls—making it one of the most competitive football competitions for girls. The future is looking very bright for the Mighty Noosa Pirates, and we are already looking forward to the pre-season training. This starts in early 2026, and the countdown has begun.
We extend our sincere gratitude to all Pirate supporters and sponsors for their unwavering commitment. We especially acknowledge the dedicated individuals behind the scenes, who show unwavering loyalty and reliability. But perhaps the biggest thank you of all should go to that man for all seasons: the windy days, the cold days, and worst of all the wet ones. And this is of course the gate man. Life Member Greg Furner-Ever Faithful.
