Shito-ryu Karate-Do Kofukan International Inc

What is Karate?

Karate-do is the Art of Self Defense, which uses a combination of blocking, punching and kicking to protect the practitioner from a single or multiple opponent(s) as well as building self confidence, developing concentration and improving physical fitness.

What is KOFUKAN Karate?

Kofukan Karate is a Shito-ryu style of Karate.  It is one of the 4 foundation styles of Karate-do emphasizing the fast linear movements of SHURITE from Shotokan, Wado-Ryu and the circular supple movements of Nah-Ate from Goju-Ryu.

The Social Aims of KOFUKAN

1. Cultivate good personality and strong character.

2. To preserve correct techniques.

3. To promote friendship among members.

4. Help build self esteem, confidence and discipline.

The Technical Aims of KOFUKAN

1. Do not make any unnecessary movements.

2. Do not use any unnecessary force.

3. Use the whole body to perform techniques.

4. Improve flexability, co-ordination, reflexes, balance and stamina.

What to expect from training……

Juniors

The training of juniors is to make learning the basics of Karate enjoyable as well as keeping their attention during the training class.  This is done with the use of games and exercises designed to assist in the co-ordination of their Karate basics and the learning of basic self defence.

How is the junior’s progress measured?

For the 5 – 12 years of age group a merit system is used in combination with a Mon Kyu (half rank) grading system.  This system is explained in full within the Syllabus.

Seniors

Training for seniors to cater for physical conditioning as well as the Self Defense aspect while keeping in mind personal restrictions such as age, weight and flexibility, whilst improving confidence and social awareness.

Other things offered through Kofukan Australia

At the more advanced level of training students are instructed in defence against weapon attacks, multiple assailants attacks and unarmed restraining techniques as well as basic (kobudo) weapons training.

All students are eligible for and encouraged to participate in:

• Camps
• Social events
• Beach training
• Competition

Training Location:

Roleystone Hall

Cnr Wygonda & Jarrah Roads

Roleystone

Training Days & Times

TUESDAYS

Juniors – 5.30pm to 6.30pm (all juniors up to 12 yrs)

Seniors – 6.30pm to 8pm (all senior students over 12 yrs)

THURSDAYS

Juniors -  5.30pm to 6.30pm (Junior students yellow belt & higher up to 12 yrs – no white belts)

Seniors – 6.30pm to 8pm (all senior students over 12 yrs)

Please note that exceptions will certainly be made to allow siblings to train in the same class as will some higher ranked juniors will be invited to train in the senior class.

We do not train during the school holidays