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Karate Darwin Shotokan – JKA

Providing traditional JKA Kihon, Kata and Kumite across Darwin and Palmerston. Classes for kids, teens and adults focused on technical precision, safety and measurable progress.

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JKA Accredited
Working With Children Checked
First Aid Certified Instructors

About Karate Darwin, Northern Territory

How Our Story Began

Our Origins

Karate Darwin Shotokan – JKA began as a community dojo in Malak with one mission: teach authentic Shotokan with uncompromising technical standards.

Growth & Expansion

As we expanded across Darwin and Palmerston, we kept the same JKA curriculum — Kihon, Kata and Kumite — ensuring measurable progress for every student.

Community Impact

Partnerships with schools and local groups make martial arts accessible, safe and transformational across the Northern Territory.

Dojo Principles

Karate Darwin Shotokan is an official JKA‑aligned dojo serving Darwin and Palmerston. We teach traditional Shotokan with a focus on technical precision, safety and long‑term progression. Classes run for children, teens and adults with structured grading, clear learning outcomes and community events across the Northern Territory.

Membership & Training Fees

Annual Membership — $200

Mandatory for all students.

Includes:

✔ Full uniform (gi)

✔ Insurance & admin

✔ Access to all age groups

Same price for all ages.

Lesson Fees — $10 Per Class

Pay‑as‑you‑go training.

✔ $10 per lesson

✔ No contracts

✔ All ages train together

Grading Fees — $50 Per Term

Includes:

✔ Belt

✔ Certificate

✔ Instructor assessment

Pre‑Grading Training — $40

✔ 4 mandatory lessons

✔ $10 each

✔ Completed in the 2 weeks before grading

Total Cost Per Grading Cycle

Grading Fee: $50

4 Pre‑Grading Lessons: $40

Total: $90 per grading

Occurs once per school term.

Class Timetable

All Ages · One Dojo — Students of all ages train together in a family‑friendly environment.
Every Tuesday & Thursday · 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Main Class

All Ages · 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Optional Kata

After class · Seniors & Juniors

Family Friendly

Train together · All levels welcome

Dojo Philosophy

Seek Perfection of Character

Training for character and self‑improvement.

Be Faithful

Sincerity, honesty and loyalty in training.

Endeavour

Effort, persistence and resilience.

Respect Others

Etiquette, courtesy and care for training partners.

Refrain from Violent Behaviour

Control, responsibility and non‑violence are core to our practice.

Classes & Blog Categories

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Instructors & Credentials

Sensei Nick Sensei Nick Diploma

Sensei Nick — Head Instructor

Senior JKA lineage. Decades of coaching experience. Certified in safety, first aid and child protection.

Rank: 4th Dan Black Belt (JKA Association).

Focus: technical precision, discipline, measurable progress, and traditional Shotokan excellence.

Senior Coaches

All coaches follow the JKA syllabus, complete ongoing professional development and maintain child-safe practices.

Regular mentoring and audits ensure consistent, high-level instruction.

Safety & Accreditation

Strict safety protocols, supervised partner work, accredited grading standards and full first-aid certification.

All staff maintain current Working With Children clearances.

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Testimonials, Practical Info & FAQ

"Great instructors — my kids love it." — Parent, Darwin

"Clear progress and excellent safety standards." — Student

Location: Darwin & Palmerston — see map.

Schedule snapshot: Kids (Mon/Wed), Teens (Tue/Thu), Adults (Wed/Fri). Full timetable →

Fees: Intro class available. Pricing →

FAQ

Do you accept beginners?
Yes — we welcome all levels.
Are instructors first aid certified?
Yes — all lead instructors hold current first aid certification.
What ages do you teach?
Kids from 5+, teens and adults.

Contact Karate Darwin

Call Us

0412 434 166

Speak directly with Sensei Nick for training times, enrolment and Shotokan program details.

Email

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For enquiries, class information, community programs and school partnerships.

Dojo Location

60 Mathews Rd, Malak, Darwin NT 0812

Convenient location for families across Malak, Karama, Wulagi, Anula and the Darwin region.


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