A new Karate Club – why the change?
Karate is my passion and my craft. It always has been and always will be.
At 12 years of age I was taken to my first ever karate class at the local Shotokan Karate Club. I fell in love with karate – the dojo etiquette, the respect and courtesy, the mystery of becoming a black belt ‘master’.
I have spent the last 35 years developing my skills and growing as a person with karate as a foundation of everything that I have done and achieved.
I want to continue to grow and I need to feel confident that the true art of Karate and its amazing benefits are being explored and shared consistently and accurately with every individual student. My realisation is that the only way I can really achieve this is to take full responsibility for the training, culture, and structure.
My promise is excellence in Karate – develop what works – discard what doesn’t. I unashamedly embrace the essence of building strong individuals – mind body and spirit. To some this may be a cliché, for me it’s everything.
For me this is Next Level Karate. The focus of our club is to develop a training curriculum that follows the teachings of traditional karate while at the same time embracing modern training concepts and ideology that will push the boundaries of personal endeavour and constant improvement in all students. We aim to train with more awareness of what we do, how we do it, and most importantly, why we are doing it. Every training drill must be principle based and purpose driven. It has to have meaning, and we must stay aware to what the meaning is so that we can remain inspired to pursue excellence in our training and development of skill and mind set.
Our ‘Train the way you fight, fight the way you train’ concept means we teach Karate that works, no wasted effort, no irrelevant techniques. The physical training will make you strong in mind and body, the learned fighting skill will make you effective, confident and humble and have a powerful, positive, calming effect on your entire life.
Our website is the showroom for the club, and the blog will be the communication tool to share the progressive thread of info that will help to develop our mind and body by sharing training ideals, tips for skill development, and everything else that will be useful and benefiting to your karate and personal development journey.
I invite you to subscribe to the blog and join the community of passionate karate-ka.
Stacey Karetsian Shihan
6th Dan Renshi JKF Goju Kai
Our karate academy locations
Seven Hills
Liverpool
Werrington
Gold Coast
Clear Island Waters
22 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226
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Pimpama
Forest, ACT
What our members have to say about us
Goshukan Karate Academy
2, 3/17 Stanton Rd, Seven Hills
- Supportive and friendly atmosphere for all ages. I’m in my 50s and very new to Karate. The Shihan and all the sensei teach the movements in great detail, clearly explaining the techniques and the logic behind each move. Highly recommended!! … More
- I have been training at Goshukan for a little over a year, and karate has had a genuinely transformative impact on my life. From the beginning, Shihan Stacey Karetsian and the other instructors have created a professional, respectful and … More encouraging environment where I feel supported while continuing to grow.
I live with progressive multisegmental dystonia with parkinsonian features, PTSD and clinical depression, and I have also undergone electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) twice. These challenges can sometimes affect my movement, coordination, concentration and ability to remember combinations. The instructors have consistently shown patience and understanding, adapting their guidance when necessary while encouraging me to persevere, improve and challenge myself.
What I value most is that they have never made me feel limited or defined by my conditions. They give me the time and support I need to learn, while still holding me to meaningful standards and encouraging me to recognize my own potential. Their belief in me has helped me approach challenges with greater confidence and determination.
Over the past year, karate has given me much more than physical training. It has provided structure, discipline, confidence and a genuine sense of achievement. It has also helped me develop resilience and reminded me that progress is possible, even when the path is difficult. Each step forward feels meaningful, and the encouragement I receive from the instructors has played an important role in that progress.
I am deeply grateful to Shihan Stacey Karetsian and the instructors at Goshukan for their patience, compassion and unwavering encouragement. They have helped me continue moving forward despite the challenges I face, and their support has made my karate journey both rewarding and empowering.
I would highly recommend Goshukan to anyone looking for a professional, disciplined and genuinely supportive place to learn karate. - A wonderful Karate community led by Shihan Stacey. My partner and I had trained previously in other martial arts and in another style of Karate. We have loved our first 3 months here at Goshukan and been welcomed in to the community. Shihan … More is an excellent teacher, dedicated and passionate and always supportive and welcoming.
- Amazing place for karate, I’ve been here as a student for 5 years and learned so much along the way, teaches your kids confidence and resilience, highly recommend for any kids/parents wanting to start martial arts somewhere!
- I’ve had an amazing experience training here. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about helping every student reach their potential. Classes are well structured, challenging, and welcoming to all ages … More and experience levels. The emphasis on discipline, respect, and practical technique creates a fantastic learning environment. Since joining I’ve improved my fitness, confidence, and karate skills, and always look forward to the next class. I highly recommend this dojo to anyone considering martial arts training.
- Our daughter has been training at Goshukan Karate Academy for the past two years, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. From day one, everyone has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and supportiive. It truly feels like being … More part of a family. The instructors are extremely professional, patient, and accommodating, creating a positive environment where children can learn, grow, and build confidence. We've seen our daughter learn so much over the past two years, and she absolutely loves going to karate and spending time in the dojo. We especially appreciate the inclusion of more female senpai, as they are setting such a great example and inspiring young girls through their dedication, leadership, and strength. We are truly grateful to be part of the Goshukan Karate Academy family and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a supportive and encouraging place for their child to learn karate.
- 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.
- 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
