Gold Martial Arts

Gold Martial Arts Gold Martial Arts offers specialised martial arts classes for children to adults

Welcome to Gold Martial Arts

Sensei Mark Golding, founder and Chief Instructor of Gold Martial Arts, along with our dynamic, family focused team, welcomes you to our organisation. Sensei Mark, 5th Dan, Sh*to-Ryu Karate and 2nd Dan, Shotokan Karate, formally started his martial arts training in 1981. He has a Bachelor of Education in Health & Physical Education, and a Certificate IV in Training &

Assessment, with 30+ years of teaching experience in secondary schools in Western Australia. Gold Martial Arts is a member of Karate Western Australian, the state governing body of karate in Western Australia recognised by the Department of Sport and Recreation as well as Karate Australia, the national governing body of karate in Australia recognised and endorsed by the Federal Government, the Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Sports Commission. Located in Balcatta, 12km north of the Perth CBD

Modern purpose-designed full-time training facility enables students to train 6 days a week

Sensei Mark and his staff of professionally trained and qualified instructors teach traditional and sports karate as well as BoxFit and Yoga

Tailored programs catering for all ages and abilities from 3 years to adults

Engaging and stimulating learning environment allows every student to reach their full potential

Coaching Credentials

International Olympic Committee
Olympic Coach of the Australia - Tokyo 2020
Awarded the Australian Sports Medal

SportWest
WA Sport Awards - Coach of the Year Nominee (2021 & 2025)

World Karate Federation
Certified Karate Coach (Level 3)

Karate Australia
Head Senior National Coach
Director, High Performance
Member, National Coaches Commission
Member, Athlete Selection Committee
Karate Instructor Accreditation - Gold Level Coach
National Kumite Referee

Karate Western Australia
Board Director (2014 - 2019)
Chair, Coaching & Competition Committee (2014 - 2019)
Chair, Selection Committee (2014 - 2019)
Service Award (2019)
State Coach (2002 - 2013)
Award of Merit - International Representation (2024, 2025 & 2026)
State Kumite Referee & Kata Judge

Competition Achievements

International Highlights:
World Ranking: Number 1 (1994 - 1997)
5th World Games, Lahti, Finland (1997) - Gold Medallist
13th World Karate Championships, Sun City, South Africa (1996) - Silver Medallist
5th World Cup, Frankfurt, Germany (1995) - Bronze Medallist
12th World Karate Championships, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (1994) - Bronze Medallist

National Highlights:
Australian Open (1992 - 1996) - Gold Medallist
National Championships (1992 - 1996) - Gold Medallist

Our Administrator Amanda Golding has 25+ years of managerial experience across various industries including medical, hospitality and martial arts as well as being a qualified Educational Assistant having worked in primary and secondary schools in Western Australia. Through her diverse roles and responsibilities, Amanda has a reputation for highly developed interpersonal and time management skills, organisational awareness and an intimate knowledge of the martial arts industry.

Happy Father’s Day!Today, we recognise the dads and father figures who lead by example, encourage us to keep pushing for...
06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

Today, we recognise the dads and father figures who lead by example, encourage us to keep pushing forward, and remind us that true strength comes from within.

Thank you for being role models, mentors, supporters, and champions in the lives of those around you.

From all of us at Gold Martial Arts, we hope your day is filled with great memories, big smiles, and time spent with the people who matter most. 💙🥋

GET MOTIVATED TIP FOR THE WEEK
04/09/2026

GET MOTIVATED TIP FOR THE WEEK

THE BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTSGMA Life Skill for the month of September.Discipline, more precisely self-discipline, means ...
03/09/2026

THE BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS

GMA Life Skill for the month of September.

Discipline, more precisely self-discipline, means to “always do your best.” It is the key to achieving your goals and doing well in life.
Discipline is the key to building self-esteem. When you do your best, you feel great. Self-esteem is the direct result of learning, practicing and applying discipline to everything you do.
In order to have great self-discipline, you must do things with focus, efficiency and without having to be told.

REGISTER TODAY 👇
https://goldmartialarts.com.au

We are incredibly proud to announce that Aislinn and Zachary Thomas have been selected to represent Australia at the 12t...
01/09/2026

We are incredibly proud to announce that Aislinn and Zachary Thomas have been selected to represent Australia at the 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, from 5 - 6 November 2026.

🥋 Aislinn will compete in:
Female Cadet Kata
Female Cadet Kumite -47kg

🥋 Zachary will compete in:
Male Youth Kata
Male Youth Kumite -40kg

A fantastic achievement and a wonderful opportunity to represent Australia on the international stage. We wish Aislinn and Zachary all the very best for the championships!

Go Australia! 🇦🇺🥋

We're excited to announce the Australian team for the Commonwealth Karate Championships taking place in
Glasgow, Scotland from 5-6 November 2026

Join us in wishing our athletes the best of luck!🏅🇦🇺 🍀

https://www.karateaustralia.org.au/team-announcement/2026-ckf

THAILAND OPEN 2026 | Team GMAWe congratulate our Gold Martial Arts representatives and medal-winning athletes on an outs...
31/08/2026

THAILAND OPEN 2026 | Team GMA

We congratulate our Gold Martial Arts representatives and medal-winning athletes on an outstanding international performance.

Laura Golding
🥉Bronze Medal - Female Kumite Senior Team

Sadhbh Smith-Flanagan
🥉Bronze Medal - Female Kumite Cadet +61kg

Zachary Thomas
🥉Bronze Medal - Male Kumite U14 -45kg

We also recognise and sincerely thank Sensei Mark Golding, Lead Coach, for his dedication, leadership, and continued support throughout the championships.

Congratulations Team GMA!

Good luck to all Team GMA members competing in the Karate WA League - Shotokan Open this Sunday, 30 August 2026, at the ...
28/08/2026

Good luck to all Team GMA members competing in the Karate WA League - Shotokan Open this Sunday, 30 August 2026, at the Gold Netball Centre. Confidence in every move!

Gold Martial Arts is a proud member of Karate Australia (KA) which is the only government and Australian Olympic Committ...
27/08/2026

Gold Martial Arts is a proud member of Karate Australia (KA) which is the only government and Australian Olympic Committee recognised Karate body in Australia.

Sensei Mark Golding has been associated with the KA since 1981, having represented Australia internationally both as an Athlete and National and Olympic Coach (Tokyo 2020) and as Head of Style of Gold Martial Arts.

Membership benefits include:

✅ Organisational & Member Insurance
✅ Peak Body Recognition
✅ Government Accredited Instructors
✅ Pathway to State, National & International Level Competitions
✅ Access to Government Funded Incentives

INTRODUCTORY PROGRAM - 5 Lessons + FREE Uniform - $39 Only (Uniform Value - $75). 🥋

✅ KIDSPORT APPROVED CLUB

REGISTER NOW 👇
https://goldmartialarts.com.au

BULLYING. NO WAY. | Stand Strong!Confidence in karate starts with small steps: learning a stance, practising a techniqu...
20/08/2026

BULLYING. NO WAY. | Stand Strong!

Confidence in karate starts with small steps: learning a stance, practising a technique, trying again after mistakes.

That same confidence can help young people stand tall when faced with bullying.

Karate teaches students to believe in themselves, use their voice and know they are not alone. 🙌

This is not about fighting back. It is about standing strong.

Address

Unit 9/199 Balcatta Road
Balcatta, WA
6021

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+61407446271

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