My name is Christine Cash and I am a black belt with Les Elliott’s Karate Academy.
I first heard about Karate in 1996 when my eldest daughter, then 11, expressed interest in doing Karate as part of an activities program at school.

She thoroughly enjoyed the experience and joined Les Elliott’s karate club in November 1996. My second daughter, then aged 9, followed in 1998 and insisted that I stayed and watched each lesson to support her.

After a year of watching I decided that I could improve my fitness and get some exercise by joining in, so in March 1999, three months before my 40th birthday, I also started Karate.

What have I gained from Karate? Well, apart from the wanted exercise and improved fitness, I have also gained enormously in terms of self confidence and a wide range of friends of many different ages.

I have competed in a number of state and national competitions and gained many friends in other states – Karate being a common interest.

Karate has also improved my coordination and memory and has proved to be an ideal release for any tension or stress generated through my job as a teacher.

Through Karate I have also developed interests in the Martial Arts associated with the study of the Japanese sword and have started Iaido and Jodo as well as continuing with Karate.

Les Elliott's Karate Academy
c/- RMB 737 Glenfern Rd, Glenfern Tas 7140
Classes are held at
Landsdowne Cres. Primary School
West Hobart.