KARYUKAI KARATE
About
Karyukai Karate is a Shotokan karate club in South Yarra, established in 2007 by Natsuko Mineghishi. Affiliated with the Australian Karate Federation, classes run year-round except Christmas holidays. Free trials are available via contact form. Age ranges not specified on the website.
Classes & programs
Instructors
- Natsuko Mineghishi — Founder / Sensei
Reviews
Highly recommended! An amazing dojo, with great and friendly team. Sensei Natsuko teaching with passion and a lot of experience. It’s never boring, thanks to her knowledge and her approach. I trained in different dojos around the world, and felt home when I arrived to KARYUKAI. I found myself learning so much about Karate and it’s principles. If you want to improve your skills, and to build confidence through the training- this is the place to go.
KARYUKAI KARATE is a wonderful place for children to learn. The environment is great, the atmosphere is friendly and positive, and my son really enjoys his time there. He has made new friends and always feels happy going to class. It’s a fantastic place for kids to learn and grow.
I looked for several weeks for a Karate club for my daughter. When we visited Karyukai during an open day we immediately realised it was the right club. Sensei Natsuko and the students were very welcoming and the club felt like an extended family. I knew that this would be a positive and safe environment for my daughter. I studied martial arts for many years and also saw that the club was disciplined and rigorous in its approach to training and advancement through the grades. Sensei was very impressive and inspiring, as were many of the senior students who had trained at Karyukai for many years. The decision to join Karyukai was a good one. My daughter has thrived at the club, made friends and grown in confidence.
Natsuko Sensei and her team are absolutely amazing, our kids have joined since little and have developed a good appreciation of Karate and the mindset required in martial arts. The quality of the instructors are very high, it's a very respectful group and we feel very comfortable training there.
We love Karyukai Karate! My son started karate 4 years ago and my daughter 2 years ago. Here's what they have to say: "We like coming to karate. Our favourite part is kumite (sparring) and the games we play at the end of training, like 'Crab Game'. We have lots of fun every year at Gasshuku (training camp) with all the different activities." I joined 3 years ago after encouragement from another father. Overweight and bored from waiting in the car while my son was training, it was time to do something about this "Dad Bod". Now I am training several days a week, feeling fantastic and loving it. My children are developing important life lessons through karate that are already having a positive impact on their lives and will serve them well in the future. My health has dramatically improved and training together gives us more time to bond as a family. We are incredibly fortunate and eternally grateful to be part of Karyukai Karate. OSS!
Location
30/50 Fitzgerald St, South Yarra VIC 3141