KALGOORLIE'S FAMILY-OWNED KARATE ACADEMY
We are Kalgoorlie's family-owned and family-orientated martial arts academy focusing on practical, realistic and self-defence based applications in a traditional karate environment for kids and adults.
Why KALKARATE?
FAMILY-FOCUSED
We offer family-friendly classes that allow children and adults to train together or independently.
EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS
Our black belt instructors both have more than 20 years' experience and are members of the Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate and Kobudo, and some even have qualifications in education.
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SELF-DEFENCE BASED
Ko-shi Kai Karate focuses on practical self-defence based techniques that are delivered through a traditional karate program.
TRADITIONAL KARATE
Ko-shi Kai draws on the experience of its instructors and brings together elements from traditional karate ryuha and has a strong foundation in the Tani-Mabuni lineage.
What We Offer
JUNIORS KARATE
Our kids classes focus on developing self-defence, discipline, coordination, focus, and courtesy through the principles of traditional karate.
SENIOR KARATE
Our adults karate classes focus on practical, realistic self-defence based training delivered through a traditional karate environment.
KOBUDO
Our kobudo (weapons) classes offer the students to opportunity expand their knowledge to a different area of the martial arts.
Meet Our INSTRUCTORS
SENSEI MATT EDWARDS
Head Instructor & Co-Founder
Sensei Matt has over 20 years' experience in karate. Having moved around the country, he has had the opportunity to obtain black belts in three different styles of karate, and a black belt in taekwondo. Sensei Matt brings this experience together, coupled with his passion for teaching and developing others, to deliver fantastic classes. He is also a Certified Practising Traditional Karate Instructor with the AFTK.
Learn more about Sensei Matt.
SENSEI SUSAN EDWARDS
Head Instructor & Co-Founder
Sensei Susan has been training in martial arts since 2001. In addition to her expertise in karate, Sensei Susan is a qualified early childhood educator and brings these professional skills to the dojo when teaching classes for both children and adults.
Learn more about Sensei Susan.
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