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Itosu-Kai Karate-do Australia

Traditional
Japanese Karate
for Children & Teens

Learn authentic Japanese karate with Itosu-Kai Australia Branch.
Come and try a class โ€” no booking required.

Licensed & Certified
Trusted by Families
Beginners welcome
Ages 5 and above

50+

Years of Tradition

100+

Happy Families

2

Gradings Each Year

Classes & AgeS

Age-appropriate karate training for children and teens

Traditional Itosu-Ryu Karate-Do classes are currently available in New South Wales and Queensland.
Find your nearest dojo and join us for a free trial.

Ages 5โ€“7

Kids Class

Approx. Ages 5 โ€“ Early Primary School
Designed for young beginners.

Sat 3:30pm โ€“ 4:30pm *School term
๐Ÿ“Chatswood

Ages 7+

Junior & Teen Class

Primary School Students to High School Students

Sat 4:30pm โ€“ 6:00pm *School term
๐Ÿ“Chatswood

All ages

Karate training

Traditional Karate for Body, Mind & Spirit
Build confidence, respect, and proven selfโ€‘defence skills in a friendly, positive environment.

Wed 6:00pm- Sat 9:00am-
๐Ÿ“Wakerley







Train locally – Connect globally


As part of the worldwide Itosu-Kai network, our students have opportunities to train with affiliated dojos across the globe. Whether you’re travelling to Japan or another country, you’re always welcome at fellow Itosu-Kai dojos.
Students may also choose to participate in the Itosu-Kai World Tournament, held every four years in Japan and other host countries around the world.

Latest News & Updates

New Kids Karate Class Coming Soon!

A new class for young beginners (ages 5โ€“7) is being planned at our Chatswood Dojo!

๐Ÿ“… Planned start: Late August 2026
๐Ÿฅ‹ Age: 5โ€“7 years
โฐ Saturday 3:30 pm โ€“ 4:30 pm
๐Ÿ“ Chatswood Dojo

*We will confirm the start date once the class is ready to begin.

Through fun and structured activities, children will develop confidence, coordination, balance, and focus while learning the foundations of traditional Japanese karate.

Children aged 7 and above are also welcome to join our existing classes at any time.

Interested families are welcome to contact us!
Free trial available.

How to Join


Start anytime โ€” no booking required
Joining our karate classes is simple.
Beginners are welcome, and you can visit us anytime to try a class.

No Booking Required
First Two Classes Free
Join Anytime During the Term
About the Dojo

A Traditional Karate School with Over 50 Years of History


Itosu-Kai Australia Branch is part of the international Itosu-Kai karate organisation, continuing the tradition of Japanese karate passed down through generations.

We teach traditional karate with a focus on:

Respect

Learn to respect others, yourself, and the traditions of karate.
็›ธๆ‰‹ใ€่‡ชๅˆ†่‡ช่บซใ€ใใ—ใฆ็ฉบๆ‰‹ใฎไผ็ตฑใ‚’ๅฐŠ้‡ใ™ใ‚‹ๅฟƒใ‚’่‚ฒใฆใพใ™ใ€‚

Confidence

Build confidence by overcoming challenges and achieving new skills.
ๆŒ‘ๆˆฆใ‚’ไน—ใ‚Š่ถŠใˆใ€ๆ–ฐใ—ใ„ๆŠ€ใ‚’ๅญฆใถใ“ใจใง่‡ชไฟกใ‚’่‚ฒใฆใพใ™ใ€‚

Focus

Develop focus, commitment, and the dedication needed through training.
็ถ™็ถšใ™ใ‚‹ๅŠ›ใ€้›†ไธญๅŠ›ใ€่ฒฌไปปๆ„Ÿใ‚’่บซใซใคใ‘ใพใ™ใ€‚

Perseverance

Learn patience and resilience through consistent karate practice.
็ทด็ฟ’ใ‚’็ฉใฟ้‡ใญใ‚‹ไธญใงใ€ๅฟ่€ๅŠ›ใจ็ฒ˜ใ‚Šๅผทใ•ใ‚’้คŠใ„ใพใ™ใ€‚

Tradition

Experience authentic Japanese karate passed down through generations.
ไธ–ไปฃใ‚’่ถ…ใˆใฆๅ—ใ‘็ถ™ใŒใ‚Œใ‚‹ๆ—ฅๆœฌใฎไผ็ตฑ็ฉบๆ‰‹ใ‚’ๅญฆใณใพใ™ใ€‚

Character

Grow as a person through the values and philosophy of karate.
็ฉบๆ‰‹ใฎ็ฒพ็ฅžใ‚’้€šใ˜ใฆใ€ๅฟƒ่ฑŠใ‹ใชไบบ้–“ๆˆ้•ทใ‚’็›ฎๆŒ‡ใ—ใพใ™ใ€‚

Start Your Karate Journey Today

New students are welcome!
Whether your child is starting for the first time or continuing their karate journey, everyone is welcome.

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