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Karate is a Martial Art for all age groups
Our purpose is to provide a nurturing, inspiring environment where we can effectively share the level of knowledge and training needed to guide our students to mastering the true art of Karate.
Kids Karate
If you are considering martial arts for your child, kids karate training offers unique activity that embraces the positive building blocks of character development, physical development, and emotional development in all children. It combines the practice of martial arts techniques with valuable life skills to create a rewarding and enriching training experience whilst building kids up to become strong adults.
Adults Karate
There is no age barrier when it comes to your health and well being. Many adults that want to learn a Martial Art feel that they are either too old, too unfit, or they will be the only beginner in the room. These are just fears that are getting in the way of you learning this amazing Martial Art.
Start your journey
If you have been considering joining a karate club we invite you to come and meet us, and see for yourself if what we do is right for you. We run a beginners self defence program that provides new students a great introduction to the benefits of karate training. Our classes are run by professional instructors in a welcoming, safe, inspiring and empowering environment. From the first lesson you will begin to learn self defence principles and practical techniques to get you on your way to developing skills and building total strength of mind and body for life!
Continue your journey
If you have experience in a traditional karate style, especially one with a Naha-te (Goju) foundation, then you have most likely developed skills that are consistent with what we do. Karate training at its core is about learning to follow principles of movement and develop essential techniques and skills. If you are looking for a traditional karate style with modern training philosophy to strengthen your mind and body and develop real Karate skills, we believe that you will find what you are looking for here at Goshukan Karate Academy.
Why Goshukan Karate Academy?
Pursuit of personal excellence
We believe in constant improvement and encourage our students to progress and always strive for more. Everyone deserves to be the best that they can be and karate is the best thing that anyone can do to build their mind, body and spirit in the most inspirational and aspiration way possible. Karate will build your strength of mind and body to overcome life’s challenges and obstacles with more confidence and certainty.
Qualified & Certified Instructors
Our instructors are passionate about karate and they take their own training and self development in the art very seriously. They are members of the Japan Karate Federation Goju Kai. Most of all they love to teach and share their passion with people who want to learn and build strength and confidence through the art of karate. Students are taught in a safe, encouraging and supportive environment and everyone is treated with absolute respect.
Classes for all age groups
Here at Goshukan we have classes for the whole family with our popular Karate Kids Classes for the littles ones (4+ yrs), to teens and adult beginner classes, to classes and programs that will take you from a novice to an advanced karate student! We have classes for people who are starting their martial arts journey and for people who have experience and want to take their journey to a whole new level!
1500+ Happy Students
Here at Goshukan we have classes for the whole family with our popular Karate Kids Classes for the littles ones (4+ yrs), to teens and adult beginner classes, to classes and programs that will take you from a novice to an advanced karate student! We have classes for people who are starting their martial arts journey and for people who have experience and want to take their journey to a whole new level!
Flexible timetable
Here at Goshukan we have classes for the whole family with our popular Karate Kids Classes for the littles ones (4+ yrs), to teens and adult beginner classes, to classes and programs that will take you from a novice to an advanced karate student! We have classes for people who are starting their martial arts journey and for people who have experience and want to take their journey to a whole new level!
Convenient locations
Here at Goshukan we have classes for the whole family with our popular Karate Kids Classes for the littles ones (4+ yrs), to teens and adult beginner classes, to classes and programs that will take you from a novice to an advanced karate student! We have classes for people who are starting their martial arts journey and for people who have experience and want to take their journey to a whole new level!
Our karate academy locations
Seven Hills
Liverpool
Clear Island Waters
Casey Hall St.Vincents School
22 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226
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22 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226
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Pimpama
Forrest, ACT
Phillip, ACT
What our members have to say about us
Goshukan Karate Academy
2, 3/17 Stanton Rd, Seven Hills
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The team at Goshukan Karate Academy, led by world champion Stacey Karetsian, offer a family friedly approach to Karate instruction in Seven Hills.
Our son, Clarke, has greatly benefited from GKA's emphasis on discipline, team work … More and fitness over the last 4 years. -
One of the best places for karate you can send your kids they are patient and knowledgable. The friendly enviroment is inviting for all kids and adults would recommend 100 times over.
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Our son has such a good experience each lesson and is always excited to attend. Every instructor exhibits so much passion, patience and kindness towards the children. Recommend them to all ages
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Great karate school with professional instructors and a friendly environment. The classes are well organized, and students receive individual attention. Highly recommend for anyone interested in learning martial arts.
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Fantastic karate academy! The instructors make the classes fun, engaging, and educational at the same time. Our kids really enjoy attending and always look forward to their lessons each week. It’s been great to see their confidence, discipline, … More and skills grow in such a positive environment. Highly recommended!
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I highly recommend joining this wonderful academy; the trainers are fantastic and very kind.
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Our little one loves coming to karate each week - I’ve never seen him this focused or engaged anywhere else.
The team are super supportive of varying developmental needs and abilities and have really helped our boy build his confidence … More and coordination! -
We enrolled our 8 year-old at the start of the year purely because his best friend from school had enrolled!
Right from our introductory conversation to meeting with the instructors, the progress in our son’s discipline through stages … More is an absolute delight to watch – so best decision ever!
The instructors are fabulous with the perfect blend of firm coaching and warm encouragement that goes a long way in shaping and building confidence, proving that they take great pride and care in what they do
Beyond block and kicks, the discipline, confidence and management of emotions have shown a drastic improvement for which we are very thankful!!
If you are looking to enrol and not sure, look no further. Goshukan Karate Academy is the real deal and the skills the children learn here are something they will carry for a lifetime. Highly recommended! -
My two daughters in Junior Dragons and Lil Ninjas have had a blast lesson after lesson. Even though we've only been a short time, we've seen both girls improve in their confidence, discipline, fitness and overall love for the … More sport. Highly recommend this Academy for kids of all ages.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of training in karate?
Karate is more than a self defence fighting system. It is a way of life. We are learning a martial art, to build strength in both mind and body, and yet we wish to never have to use the physical component of the art to defend ourselves. Consistent training in karate can develop strength of mind, body, spirit. By developing fighting skills you build confidence, inner security, awareness, respect for self and others. Karate training builds character, it teaches us life skills to help us to overcome challenges, solve problems, embrace opportunities, strive for excellence.
Do I need to be fit to start?
Absolutely not. Karate is a personal endeavour and every student is encouraged to participate at their own pace, with no expectation of fitness or ability.
Am I too old to start?
If you can walk onto the mats you can train in Martial Arts! We have had people start training well into their 50’s and even 60+!
Can my whole family have a class at the same time?
It depends on the ages of the kids, as typically we have kids in their age specific class groups in order to maximise the learning experience. When the opportunity for the family to train tougher presents itself we will certainly do our best to fit them all into the same class.
What are your class sizes?
Class sizes vary throughout each program and peak time. We abide by recommended instructor ratios which are as follows: kids classes ratio is 15:1 and for general classes it is usually 20:1.
How long will it take to reach Black Belt level?
It takes approx. 4-6 years to get black belt, depending on how many times you train a week and how committed you are to your improvement.
Do I have to start as a white belt if I have been training in another Goju Style?
What we’re doing is recognising the experience level that people who have already trained in a Goju based karate system and letting them train in their current grade belt until they are ready to be assessed and formally graded to the appropriate grade level in Goshukan Karate. There are many clubs within the same/similar styles or systems today, and just like when you are studying any tertiary education and gain credit points when moving from one course to another, the same can be said for transferring your karate journey from one Kai (school) to another. Speak to us about your situation. Every person is assessed on their own merits and training history.
What is the Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate & Kobudo (AFTK)?
The purpose of the Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate and Kobudo (AFTK) is to promote traditional karate and kobudo throughout Australasia. The AFTK focuses on ethics, technical seminars, workshops and all that is necessary to promote the spread of karate and kobudo in Australasia and to promote friendly beneficial relations between AFTK members. Goshukan Karate Academy is proud to be a member of the AFTK.
What is the Japan Karate Federation?
The Japan Karate-do Federation was established in 1964 to organize and oversee all styles of traditional Japanese Karate. This organisation is part of Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (文部科学省 Monbu-kagaku-shō). It is led by a member of Cabinet who is selected by Japan’s Prime Minister.The vast majority of traditional Goju Ryu organisations are members of the JKF Goju Kai. This organisation seeks to preserve and perpetuate the style of karate that was developed in Okinawa, Japan by Mr. Chojun Miyagi. Goshukan Karate Academy is a member Seiwakai Goju Ryu and therefore a member of the Japan Karate Federation.
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