You will then be joined with the rest of the class to participate in self defence, sparring (controlled non contact fighting and other activities. There will always be a sempai to assist and guide you through your first class to ensure you have full understanding of the class.
DurationWhat should I expect?
You will be greeted at the door by one of our Sensei/ Sempai (head or assistant) instructors and asked to grab a seat and remove your shoes and jewerlery.
Everyone will be called when class begins and we will form a straight line with the highest grade belts to the right (beginners and white belts far left). You will be talked through our formal/ traditional bow in where we 'meditate' to forget our day and prepare mentally for training.
A short warm up will follow with a mix of cardio, fitness and stretching. Beginners are generally then taken to the side with an assistant instructor to learn Goju Karate basics, punches, blocks and kicks.
You will then be joined with the rest of the class to participate in self defence, sparring (controlled non contact fighting and other activities. There will always be a sempai to assist and guide you through your first class to ensure you have full understanding of the class.
After 13 years of training Sensei Nick achieved his 3rd Dan Black Belt in GKR Karate 2014 and is a title holder in World, National and Australasian Tournaments and was top 2 finalist in 3 consecutive World Cups in Kata. 2009 Gold Medal, 2011 Silver Medal, 2013 Silver Medal.
In 2014 he was a Kata finalist in the All Japan JKF Gojukai Championships held at Sendai in Japan and one of only 2 Westerners to make it !
In 2017 Nick achieved Sandan 3rd Dan in Gojuryu Karate Do Seiwakai in Omagari Japan after a gruelling 6 day Gasshuku in extremely humid conditions!
In2017 Nick achieved Nidan 2nd Dan in Japan Karate Federation Gojukai in Sydney in front of the Japanese Masters with perfect scores for Kata!
In 2018 Nick again did extremely well and earned 5th place in the Kata Finals at the All Japan JKF Gojukai Championships in Akita Japan after having trained with Seiwakai Chief Instructor Seichi Fujiwara Hanshi 8th Dan at the 6 day Gasshuku in Omagari!
In November 2020 Nick Sensei successfully tested for Sandan 3rd Dan Japan Karate Federation Gojukai in Brisbane in front of our Australian Masters Panel.
Nick has been trained and graded by JKF Gojukai Japanese Masters including Fujiwara (Hanshi 8th dan) and Takahashi (Shihan 8th dan) and Sato (Hanshi 8th Dan) and trained locally by Gojuryu Seiwakai Australia Senior instructors including G.Stephenson 7th Dan, R. Martin 6th Dan , S.Karetsian 6th Dan, J. Duggan 6th Dan, and C.Mckenna 5th Dan.
Nick is a Security professional with an International Organisation in the field of CIT as an Armoured Vehicle Operator and has an understanding of codes of conduct and laws pertaining to the Use of Force Continuum and undergoes regular live weapons training.
Nick has been a Sensei instructor for over 15 years. The dream has always been to start his own club and help others practice self defence, gain confidence and a positive attitude!
Welcome to Self Defence Central Dojo (SDCD), where we teach traditional Japanese martial arts and self defence. Self Defence Central Dojo teaches Japanese jujutsu in the form of the well respected Tsutsumi Hozan Ryu jujutsu.
The best of traditional Karate and Kung Fu striking techniques combined with modern fighting styles of Muay Thai and Kick Boxing. Develop incredible agility and co-ordination along with a technical understanding of the striking arts.
Our Mon Program (?) is tailored for students aged between 5 and 8 and introduces young children to Traditional Karate Classes. These classes will help students develop the foundations to learn later, tone, and perfect Traditional Karate skills.
Each program is focused on developing martial arts skills suitable to the age groups in terms of physical and social development. We work on skills and concepts to develop our students for karate and life.
Sydney JKA (Japan Karate Association) practices the style of Karate known throughout the world as Shotokan. Although there are multiple Shotokan organizations, the JKA is one of the most prestigious.
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