KARATE
We teach Shukokai Karate, a Shito-Ryu based traditional Japanese Karate. Shukokai Karate was first developed in 1949 by Chojiro Tani in Kobe Japan.
Shukokai Karate Dojo was established in Australia by Sensei Alan Murdoch (7th Dan) in 1972, our Head Dojo is located in Melbourne. The Hervey Bay Shukokai Karate Dojo was established in 1995.
The Chief instructor of the Hervey Bay Dojo is
Sensei Glen Smith
Sandan, sub-instructors include
Sensei Matthew SmithNidan, Sempai Linda ApplebeeNidan-Ho, and Sempai Kahlia SmithNidan.
We offer Classes for all age groups in traditional Japanese Karate ranging from three years of age. Our Junior and Senior classes are further divided into novice and advanced classes to ensure continuity within the class environment.
TAI CHI
At Bubishi we have been studying Yang style Tai Chi classes since the inception of our full time Dojo in 2003. Although not forming a part of the Shukokai training syllabise; the benefits gained from the practice of this ancient Chinese Healing Art supplement and enhance the practice of our Karate-do.
Our Tai Chi classes run each Tuesday evening at 6.ooPm and Saturday Morning commencing at 12 noon.
PRIVATE BOOKINGS
Private individual or group bookings for
fitness / self defence / tai
chi / martial arts are available on request.
SAFETY
For your added safety we train on approved 'softfall matting' and all instructors are duly qualified and hold Queensland State department “working with children” authority cards.