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Kids Karate Classes
Ages 4-6 years
Our kids karate programs gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!
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Kids Karate Classes
Ages 7 - 12 years
Our kids karate programs gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!
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Adult Karate Classes
Ages 13+ years
Kick and punch your way to fitness as you learn life-saving skills for real-world application.
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Kobudo (traditional weapons)
(Cranbourne only)
Transform your entire body into a self-defense machine while learning a skill set that could save your life.
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Preschool Karate Classes
4 years of age
The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having TONS of fun! Our preschool karate program for 3 to 4 year olds gives your little one the tools they need to prepare for school and life.
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why CHOOSE
Shukokai Karate Dojos?
Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in South East Melbourne. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.
We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.
"Fantastic Dojo's run by true professionals and martial artists. If you're looking for a great activity for your kids or would like to learn some self defence, highly recommended!"
"Shukokai has afforded our 5 year old daughter a place to grow in confidence and coordination whilst under the tutelage of instructors who care about the students and take the time to explain what the kids need to do to improve themselves."
"Professional instructors, professional facilities, and proven programs. Warm, friendly and welcoming. Great for families and individuals alike."
"Very professional caring well educated staff. Super happy with the classes and teachers, we can see the progress our children have made. Highly recommend!"
"Fantastic Dojo, my kids have been attending for 5 years and they love it. The instructors are great with the kids and go out of there way to help."
About our programs
Kids Karate Classes
Ages 4-6 years
Parents LOVE our Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.
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Kids Karate Classes
Ages 7 - 12 years
Parents LOVE our Kids Martial Arts program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.
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Adult Karate Classes
Ages 13+ years
Our Adult Martial Arts program combines next-level fitness with next-level FUN- no more boring workouts! It's time to switch up your routine and get the results you've been looking for in an awesome community of like-minded people.
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Kobudo (traditional weapons)
(Cranbourne only)
Protect yourself and learn real-world self defense skills with Kobudo weapon classes!
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Preschool Karate Classes
Ages 4 years
Discover why parents love our Preschool Karate Program is the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment, and gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs
We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.
We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons. We love parents getting involved! And so do their kids. Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults.  Your kids will love that you have something in common. It will build a strong family bond!
Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’? Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee. They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!
No, not at all! We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our South East Melbourne martial arts classes. Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!
Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one. Everyone can progress at a different pace. There is no judgement on students for how long it does take. What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE!Â
The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.
You will find that your Instructors at Shukokai Karate Dojos South East Melbourne are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.
We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in form .Â
Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our South East Melbourne martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!
Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in! Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳
Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. You will find Shukokai Karate Dojos in South East Melbourne have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class. I am sure you will be too!
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts Instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!
Shukokai Karate Dojos
South East Melbourne
We’re located at Cranbourne | Pakenham | Narre Warren | Clyde North | Keysborough, stop by and say hello!