Beginners are welcome at Brisbane Shotokan Karate. In fact, you're invited to attend two lessons free of charge!
Attending Your First Lesson
Beginner class is from 6 pm-7 pm on Fridays and 9:30 am-10.30 am on Saturdays.
We're located at the YMCA Acacia Ridge Community Centre, 10B Mannington Road, Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110. Although the area is safe, children are requested to wait inside the YMCA until their parents/ guardians arrive to collect them after class.
If you don't have a Karate Gi (Karate uniform), please wear comfortable clothing (t-shirt and shorts, or a track suit). Please remember to bring a water bottle to every lesson.
Before you begin training, you will be required to complete the SKIA Informed Consent and Participation Commitment Form. For your safety, our instructors are accredited Sports Coaches and have current First Aid certificates and Working with Children/ Blue Card accreditations.
Joining Brisbane Shotokan Karate
After your two (free) lessons, our training fees are $15 per lesson. We are a non-profit organisation, so your fees go towards Dojo expenses such as venue hire and event subsidy.
Membership to the national association requires completion of the SKIA Application for Membership Form. The SKIA membership fee ($85 for under 18's, and $90 for 18 years and above) includes joining fee, annual fee and compulsory sports insurance. This covers you for sports insurance and also eligibilty to grade under the SKIA national syllabus.
Karate Gis (Karate uniforms) can be purchased from your instructor.
Direct Deposits
You are encouraged to direct deposit your fees to avoid handling cash. Please be sure to include your name in the transaction details.
Account Name: Brisbane Shotokan Karate
BSB: 014 023
Account Number: 369 273 674
Please note that payment is required prior to training, either via direct deposit or in cash on the night.
