Karate Gold Coast (Hakuakai Karate) was brought to Australia by Dhanesh Walatara Sensei (5th Dan) to fill a gap that’s been void for so long. Most Karate schools are mainly profit driven and do not teach the old Japanese art of Budo Karate. Dhanesh Sensei has been practising Karate since the age of 13 and has a vast knowledge in traditional Karate. His aim is to pass down the old values and the old art to the next generation. Each year Dhanesh sensei and his senior students visit Japan to be trained by highly qualified Instructors and to up skill their knowledge of Karate. Also to compete with the best at the World Championships.

Dojos-: JKA between the ages of 12 - 15 (left with a brown belt) Shito-Ryu from age 17 - 21 Hakuakai dojo 2017 - current Gradings: 1st Dan Shito-Ryu grading in 1993 2nd Dan Shito-Ryu grading in 1996 1st Dan Hakuakai grading 2018 Between the ages of 17 - 21 I competed in all Club competitions, State/provinsial competitions and Nationals every year, and was chosen to represent South Africa at the WKF World Karate Championships for Juniors and Cadets. I'm thankful for my two girls that encouraged me to get back into karate to join them after a very long break.

Starting at the age of 5, Senpai Kyle Walatara has attributed much of his success to the unique nature of the Karate Dojo. Training under traditional Japanese instructors like his father allowed him to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the art form. In recent years, Kyle takes Kumite classes throughout the week and is now coordinating the 2019 Leadership Program. As of 2016, He is an Accredited NCAS Bronze Coach approved by the Australian Sports Commission. Since then he has coached and developed many competitors, representing the organisation as a coach at over 50 tournaments to date. He also had the privilege of Coaching the Hakuakai National team in the 2017 World Titles in Japan.