About

Sydney Karate Club instructor training with nunchaku

The only full time martial arts centre on the Sydney city fringe. Sydney Karate Club offers a wide range of classes in the arts of Freestyle Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Arnis and Kobudo. We also offer children's classes from 3 years old. Sydney Karate Club is open to men, women and child of any age.

"If you want to get fit, have fun and learn self defence – Sydney Karate Club is the place for you!"

People decide to learn martial arts for many different reasons. Some people want to learn self defence, some enjoy it for the health benefits, others want to meet new people. Whatever your reasons are, Sydney Karate Club can help you to achieve your goals.

Qualified instructors, backed by Ausport and ISKA
Purpose-built facility, fully insured for sports injury
A structured curriculum for every level
A pathway to national and ISKA competition
Family friendly, no egos allowed
Track attendance and progress in the app
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Our history

Sydney Karate Club was established in the Ultimo area in 2002, founded with the goal of teaching self-defence to a small group of friends. From there, the club has grown into offering freestyle karate and self-defence classes to people of all ages from its own facility in Ultimo.

Classes started in the park on Mary Ann St, before the club quickly outgrew it and moved into the Harris Community Centre Church Hall in 2003. In 2005, Sydney Karate Club opened a second location in the West Epping Scout Hall. After 9 years at the Harris Community Centre, the club made the decision to set up its own permanent space nearby, moving one street over to 190/392 Jones St, Ultimo.

In 2012, Sydney Karate Club ratified its constitution and became an Incorporated Sports Organisation, continuing its original goal of teaching self-defence, with all profits directed back into the club.

"Our classes are open to men, women, and children. We welcome anyone who wants to learn."

Frequently asked questions

We have a single price point for all our programs — $29.95 a week. We bill automatically just like a gym membership, and students can attend any classes in their program with no additional fees.

After your free trial lesson, you can sign up for a rolling, open-ended weekly membership. We don't lock you into long-term contracts, and only ask for one week's notice if you wish to leave.

We take students as young as 3 years old, though we've taken students a little younger provided they have a good attention span and are great listeners. It's a good opportunity to take advantage of our free trial to see how they go.

Definitely not — around 99% of our students have never tried martial arts before, and most never knew how to punch or kick properly either. We're here to show you how.

When you sign up for membership, you'll receive a free uniform. We like all our students to look and feel like part of the club as quickly as possible.

We train on a fully matted surface so students can fall without injury — falling properly is a major part of martial arts, and without a matted surface that wouldn't be possible. All our instructors are Coach Checked, hold Working with Children permits, and have appropriate first aid qualifications. Sydney Karate Club is also fully insured for sports injury.

Yes, we are.

No — Sydney Karate Club runs all year round, so you can enrol whenever suits you best, with no need to wait for the start of a school term. The only time classes stop is over the Christmas/New Year break.

No. At Sydney Karate Club your membership covers unlimited classes per week for your program, so if you miss a class on Tuesday, you can come in on Thursday or Saturday instead.

Absolutely not. The techniques you learn at Sydney Karate Club are there for self-defence, self-awareness, and self-discipline. Knowing how to punch and kick doesn't mean you will use it — it means you now know when to use it. We have a strict rule against fighting outside our studio for anything other than self-defence.

Yes, all our instructors hold Working with Children checks.

Our Junior and Adult Karate classes are Kaizen Ryu Karate Do, a style based on Goju Ryu with elements of Doce Pares Arnis, Judo, Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Muay Thai blended in. Our Little Ninjas and Tiny Tigers classes are age-specific variations on Kaizen Ryu Karate Do, and our weapons classes are Motobu Ryu Kyu Kobudo with elements of Ryu Kon Kai Kobudo. We also regularly host guest instructors who bring knowledge of other styles and techniques that complement what we teach every day.

Manage your membership on the go

We use the Martialytics app to manage the club — check in to classes, track your progress, and update your contact and payment details. Ask an instructor at your next class if you've forgotten your login.

Martialytics
iPhone
  • Self manage events
  • Study curriculum
  • Track attendance & grades
  • Securely update contact & payment information
Download on the App Store
Martialytics
Android
  • Self manage events
  • Study curriculum
  • Track attendance & grades
  • Securely update contact & payment information
Get it on Google Play

Location

Shop 190, 392 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007

Post: PO Box 341, Lidcombe NSW 2141

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