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This exciting class is perfect for children aged 6 and plus who are looking to build confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills while having fun!
Whether your child is just starting their martial arts journey or looking to enhance their skills, our classes cater to various experience levels.
We emphasize essential life skills like respect, teamwork, and bullying prevention, ensuring children learn how to handle challenging situations with confidence and poise.
Let your child experience the powerful benefits of Martial arts with our world-class Kanzen Karate instructor here in Marrickville!
Our son loves attending Kanzen, and we've always noticed a positive shift in his demeanour and behaviour after classes. His critical thinking, care and attention to detail are highest, while he also continues to perform movements at home, highlighting a love for his lessons there. Couldn't recommend the dojo more highly!
My kids and I started at this encouraging and supportive dojo in August 2024 and it’s a great environment for improving focus, resilience and fitness. Thoroughly recommend.
My son has been attending the dojo for the past few months. Great experience thus far.
Simon Shihan has been training for over 3 decades in the art of Kyokushin Karate inspiring many in his journey.
He has successfully competed in many State-wide and National Knockdown Kyokushin Tournaments. He is diligent in his search for the true meaning of the Martial Way, and now shares his experience broadly.
He brings a wealth of expertise in Martial Arts as a sport, as a means of Self Defence, and as a way of life.
Under the esteemed guidance of Kyoshi Jim Phillips, Oceania Branch Chief, for over twenty years your instructor has upheld the legacy of Kyokushin Karate, demonstrating unwavering commitment to imparting knowledge and wisdom.
His approach transcends physical training, nurturing the mind and spirit to help both young and young at hearts to realise their dreams through the rigours of dedicated practice.
He is guided by the Karate Master Kazuyuki Hasegawa and IKO World Zen Kyokushin.
Our Martial Art is for all.
Through training of the body, mind and spirit, Simon will mentor and guide you through the rigours of hard training to you realise your dreams.
Building Stronger Kids, Inside and Out
Building Stronger Kids, Inside and Out
At Kanzen Karate, we help kids grow into confident, disciplined, and respectful young leaders all while having fun, staying active, and training in a safe, supportive environment.
Our karate programs are designed for kids of all ages, from preschool to teens, with structured, age-specific classes that match each stage of development.
Whether you’re looking to boost your child’s focus in school, give them the skills to stand up to bullying, or simply get them off screens and into something healthy and empowering, Kanzen Karate is here to help.
Every class at Kanzen Karate blends practical self-defense with personal growth. Kids don’t just train
they thrive. They learn discipline, respect, and self-control in a space where they feel supported, encouraged, and inspired.
Led by passionate black belt instructors and part of the wider Kanzen Karate family, we’re proud to serve our community, giving local families a proven path to stronger bodies, sharper minds, and unshakable confidence.
At Kanzen Karate, we offer a wide range of programs depending on age:
- Little Ninjas (06 To 15 years old): Designed for younger children, offering 30-minute classes focused on foundational karate skills and fun movement.
- Adults Karate (All ages & abilities): Kyokushin Karate for adults transformative training focused on strength, confidence, self-defense, resilience, and personal growth, all within a supportive, respectful environment.
At Kanzen Karate, we understand that parents may worry about martial arts fostering aggression in children. However, our programs are designed to do the opposite.
We emphasize discipline, respect, and self-control, aiming to reduce aggressive tendencies and promote positive behavior. Our curriculum focuses on character development, ensuring that students learn to manage conflicts peacefully and develop empathy. The goal is to build confidence and respect in our students, not aggression.
At Kanzen Karate, we prioritize the safety and well-being of our young students.
Our specialized children's classes focus on building self-confidence, self-discipline, and bullying prevention in a secure and supportive environment.
We ensure that each session is both fun and safe, allowing children to learn and grow without unnecessary risk
We welcome children of all athletic abilities. Our program emphasizes individual progress and personal growth over competition.
Many of our most successful students began with no athletic background at all.
We focus on building self-confidence, discipline, and respect in a supportive environment.
At Kanzen Karate, children can begin martial arts training as young as 6 years old.