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Classes
Term Dates
Classes resume Tuesday the 30th of January.
What is Shotokan Karate?
Shotokan is the world’s best-known style of Karate and derives its name from the pen name of its founder Gichin Funakoshi. This style of Karate is notable for its effective use of attacks and blocks at far maai, meaning distance is maintained between opponents.
However, Karate training is about more than just self-defence. At Miranda RSL Youth Club, the main emphasis of training is on Karate-do, a form of training that focuses on the development of character and strength in mind, body and spirit through physical training. This type of training teaches self-discipline, determination and self-confidence, important skills that will last a lifetime and remain valuable far outside the walls of the Dojo.
The Dojo
The Miranda RSL Youth Club Karate Activity was founded in 1978 by the current Resident Instructor, Sensei Brian Cox – Eighth Dan S.K.I.F (Shotokan Karate International Federation). The Karate Activity has exclusive use of the Karate Room and has been provided with a full size Jigsaw Championship Mat, half of which is permanently laid down on the Dojo Floor.
Training Sessions at the club are structured around Grade and Age groups enabling Sensei Cox to target training to the individual needs of the students in his care.
Whilst the main emphasis at the Club is Karate-do training and development, throughout the years, members have also achieved success at a number of competitive events such as the Shotokan Karate International and Australian Karate Federation Championships.
Important Dates
Thinking About Karate Lessons?
Shotokan Karate is a great way to get fit and have fun whilst learning self-defence and self-discipline.
If you are unsure whether Karate lessons are right for you, you can attend a free trial session. If you wish to continue training beyond your initial session, you must complete a Youth Club Registration Form and pay an Annual Registration Fee and Term Fee. A pro-rata Term Fee will be levied if you are joining part-way through Term. All Term Fees include Sports Accident Insurance and are payable at the beginning of each School Term.
If you have any questions about Karate or want to attend a free trial, please Contact Us. You can also contact Sensei Cox directly on 0432 870 396.
COST PER TERM
| Hours Per Week | Term Cost |
| 1hr | $180 |
| 1.5hrs | $270 |
| 2hrs | $320 |
| 2.5hrs | $350 |
| 3hrs | $420 |
| 4hs | $500 |
Please Note: Pricing is based on an average ten week term, exact cost will depend on the amount of training weeks per term. Classes do not run on Public Holidays.
Classes
At Miranda RSL Youth Club, we pride ourselves on creating a fun and inclusive environment for all Youth Club members. We offer several types of Karate classes to best cater for the needs of our athletes.
JUNIOR BEGINNERS KARATE:
This class caters for children between 6 and 10 years of age who are starting Karate and have not yet started doing gradings within the Shotokan Karate International Grading System.
WHITE BELT TO GREEN BELT:
This class caters for athletes that are 11 years of age or older and hold a White, Yellow, Orange or Green Belt.
PURPLE BELT AND ABOVE:
This class caters to athletes that are 11 years of age or older and hold a Purple, Brown or Black Belt.
GENERAL TRAINING:
This class caters for athletes of any ability level. Athletes must be 11 years of age or older to attend this class.
Please see the Timetable for class availabilities and times.
Fees
The Teacher
Brian Cox
Hachidan (8th Dan)
Sensei Brian Cox first started Karate Training in 1974. Within the Karate-do environment, Sensei Cox has achieved more than most people would achieve in a chosen sport or discipline. His dedication has taken him from White Belt in 1974, to Eighth Dan Black Belt in 2012.
Some of the highlights of Sensei Cox’s Karate career are as follows.
- Attendance at every S.K.I.A (Shotokan Karate International Australia) Shotokan Week held since 1978. These are usually attended by Kanazawa Sensei who has influenced much of Sensei Cox’s Karate-do philosophy.
- Training in Japan with the S.K.I.F. in 1982 and participating as an Official at the 1988 S.K.I.F. World Championships, held in Japan.
- An extensive career in both Shotokan Karate International and Australian Karate Federation competition which culminated with Sensei Cox’s participation in the 1986 WUKO All Styles World Championship as a Member of the Australian National Team.
- Awarded Hachidan (8th Dan) by Hirokazu Kanzawa Kancho, 10th Dan Shotokan Karate International Federation, in November 2012.
Event Dates for 2022
Visit the NSW Karate Federation Calendar of Events.
