Welcome to North Sydney Shotokan Karate.  More than just martial arts. 

We help people discover the lifetime benefits of learning traditional shotokan karate, for all levels of experience and from 6yrs of age and above.  

Traditional martial arts is about more than learning to fight. It's a journey that builds confidence, discipline, fitness and practical self-defence skills. Through consistent training, our students develop focus, physical and mental resilience and body awareness while learning an art rooted in our values of harmony, respect, character, sincerity, effort, etiquette and self-control.

Train your body, sharpen your mind and build skills for life, and most importantly,  enjoy the journey!

Who we are

North Sydney dojo is a member of Shotokan Karate International Australia (SKIA), the Australian arm of the global Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF), founded by the late 10th Dan Hirokazu Kanazawa, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.

We are an accredited member of Karate Australia, the government and World Karate Federation recognised body for karate. We deliver programs that meet the highest standards in a safe and controlled environment.

We are a not-for-profit, family focused club, made up of high quality, committed members, dedicated to learning, being challenged, and having fun in the process.