12/03/2026
On Sunday 8th of March, hosted by Seikukan Karate Dojo Wavell Heights, the World Karate Federations in combination with Karate Australia held an instructor training program for the Guardian Girls initiative.
Twenty very dedicated karateka Black Belts from throughout Queensland (Gold Coast, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Cairns ) and northern New South Wales (Lismore). Led and inspired by Liz Mahler the National Program Director of Guardian Girls Karate Australia, the group were taken through the key Guardian Girls curriculum highlighting the very best of what karate stands for - strength, respect, and community, whilst also giving women and girls the tools to protect themselves, building confidence, resilience, and connection.