Popularly Known as the Father of Australian Karate
Tino Ceberano
In September 2022 the long awaited life story of Tino Ceberano Hanshi launched in Melbourne. After five years of exhaustive research, hundreds of interviews and cataloguing old photos, it is time to tell the story of this remarkable man who has inspired so many to be more than they ever believed. I hope you enjoy the many photos and videos on this website as much as we did in preparing them. The adventure begins…
A Life of Adventure
The tale begins on the Garden Isle of Kauai...
Tino Ceberano is a Hawaiian born Filipino raised in the sugar plantation villages of Kauai. Surrounded by the martial arts from a young age, he selected Goju Kai karate-do in Honolulu as his chosen discipline. From the Hawaiian Islands to the dojos of Japan, his life story is a fascinating tale about the human spirit, daring to
break barriers. You will never doubt your ability to do anything again after reading this tale.
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"Inspiring for
all karate students!"
all karate students!"
- John Ross Shihan
"An extraordinary tale of courage!!"
- Lambros Kallianiotis Sensei
"Must reading for all karate lovers."
- Bryce Minett Sensei
"You won't want to miss this."
- Jim Pantopolis Senpai