Shindo Karate Association, established in 1978 in Melbourne, is renowned for producing world-class Black Belts and Champions in the country. Rooted in the traditional Shotokan style, Shindo Karate emphasizes teaching quality karate in a stimulating and friendly environment suitable for individuals of all ages, from young children to adults. The instructors, including Sempai Paul Harkin, Sempai Josh Joynt, Sensei Alan Hill, and Sensei Ray Vella, are officially approved Instructors in traditional Okinawan Weaponry or Kobudo, ensuring a high level of expertise and instruction.
Shindo Karate’s programs are age-specific and meticulously structured to provide students with the right lessons at the right time. The classes are dynamic, engaging, and empowering, incorporating modern teaching and training methods while upholding karate’s traditional values and techniques passed down by Sensei Masatoshi Nakayama. The dojo fosters a sense of camaraderie and friendship among its members, with instructors forming close bonds and students developing long-lasting friendships within the club.
As a member of the Australian Karate Federation, Shindo Karate Association offers students the opportunity to represent their state and country in official Victorian and Australian karate teams. All instructors are fully accredited and insured, ensuring a safe and professional learning environment for students. With a philosophy that “a black belt is just a white belt who never quit,” Shindo Karate Association invites new students to embark on their martial arts journey with a complimentary first lesson, encouraging individuals to start their path to personal growth and mastery today.
