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TINO: The Father of Australian Karate
From the islands of Hawaii to the dojos of Japan, this is the story of the father of Australian karate who taught thousands of students, inspiring and changing their lives. As a skilled Goju-ryu karate and Filipino martial arts instructor, Tino Ceberano’s story of breaking down barriers and forging the human spirit is uplifting and inspiring.
Influenced by “The Cat,” Goju Kai grandmaster Gogen Yamaguchi Hanshi, Tino Ceberano moved to Australia from Hawaii where he pioneered martial arts for many generations with courage and audacity. He shared with and treated every person he met as family, extending the Hawaiian spirit of Ohana.
As a troubled youth, he didn’t complete high school, joined the US Marines, moved countries and started over, building a huge following of karate students with his infectious enthusiasm, thundering voice and passion for the art of the empty hand. His message is simple, “Believe in yourself, reach down and find that last drop in the tank. You can do it. Don’t give up.” There will never be another Tino Ceberano.
Influenced by “The Cat,” Goju Kai grandmaster Gogen Yamaguchi Hanshi, Tino Ceberano moved to Australia from Hawaii where he pioneered martial arts for many generations with courage and audacity. He shared with and treated every person he met as family, extending the Hawaiian spirit of Ohana.
As a troubled youth, he didn’t complete high school, joined the US Marines, moved countries and started over, building a huge following of karate students with his infectious enthusiasm, thundering voice and passion for the art of the empty hand. His message is simple, “Believe in yourself, reach down and find that last drop in the tank. You can do it. Don’t give up.” There will never be another Tino Ceberano.
878 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2022
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December 27, 2022
A fascinating insight into the genesis and spread of Karate (and a few other martial arts) in Australia. Having attended a book launch and seminar with the authors, I can attest to Hanshi Tino Ceberano's charisma.
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