North Sydney Shotokan Karate

Last night we bid farewell (for now) to Yoshi Yoshiyuki Matsushima after a year of training with us! Yoshi is returning home to Japan after a year assignment working in Australia.
It’s been an absolute pleasure having you with us, it’s like you’ve always been there! Thank you for the past year, we’ll miss you!
Your enthusiasm towards training is infectious and I’ve seen how much you’ve inspired everyone at the dojo!
You’ll always have a home here, and we look forward to catching up with you in Japan! 🥋👍💪🙌🇯🇵🇦🇺

Congrats to everyone who levelled up at this June grading! Split between two weeks, we had our biggest grading so far with 17 people! 🟨🟧🟩🟪🟫
Couldn’t be more proud of the hard work, dedication and effort put in by all! It is reflected in the 1% improvements we see every week!

Thank you to all the Dan grades, an incredible leadership group forming here.
Thank you to all the families/partners for your ongoing support!

Onwards and upwards! Oss 👏👏👏🥋💪🙌

Happy Mother’s Day to all our super karate mums!!
We appreciate everything you do and hope you enjoy your day!

Lest we forget. 🌺
Today on ANZAC Day, we pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit of all who have served. Their legacy lives on in the freedoms we hold and the stories we carry forward.

We are closed on Saturday 25 April, and Monday 27th April.
Classes on Sunday 26 April as usual!

“I’ll start when I’m fit” - this is something we hear a lot from people wanting to start but afraid they won’t be able to keep up.

This is why we run an adults kick start beginners program. Learn the fundamentals in a smaller group and you will gain the strength and fitness just by starting.

Our Adults Beginners Program isn’t just training—it’s a mental reset.

Leave stress at the door.
Challenge yourself.
Become stronger, inside and out.

Ready to begin? Send us a message to book a free trial.

Want to build your child’s confidence and reduce screen time? 🥋💪

Our kick start kids karate program help children develop:

✅ Confidence & resilience
✅ Respect & discipline
✅ Focus at school
✅ Fitness & coordination
✅ Friendships and social skills

All while having a LOT of fun on the mats 😀

We create a safe and supportive environment where kids learn valuable life skills through shotokan karate!

🎯 Beginner friendly
🎯 Ages 5+
🎯 Safe, structured classes

📩 Send us a message to book in a FREE trial class.

📣 To be the best you need to train with the best! 🔥🥋🥊

Train with the most sought after coach in the world, Junior Lefevre Sensei in an intensive 2-day camp built for real improvement.

Kumite. Kata. Small groups. Direct coaching.

Not your typical seminar! This is for you if you want to level up your competition karate!

5 x small group sessions @ North Sydney dojo
1 x big group session @ Galuwa Recreation Centre, Lane cove

📅 June 24–25
📍 North Sydney / Lane Cove

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