Portland Shotokan Karate-Do Australia
School in Glenelg

We are a non-profit organisation whose primary aim is the development of a traditional style of Japanese Shotokan karate. So if you want a black belt in 12 months (as is so often promised nowadays), or want to become a vicious street fighter, please look elsewhere. It's not a fad! We teach true, mainstream Japanese karate that follows all the traditional ethics and philosophies of our Japanese karate-do forefathers. We must say, however, that our karate is not something that can be mastered overnight. practising the JKA style of karate, we can also offer a pathway to the competition side of karate. Karate is ideal for a child's development and most of our clubs offer classes for children, as well, and having links with Japan and some 100 + other countries. Physical fitness, a general health improvement and weight loss are some of the side benefits karate can offer, but karate is also a terrific way to gain a greater self confidence whilst learning a superior system of self defence. Karate is a wonderful way to achieve more than you ever thought you could both physically and mentally for all ages, having our members progress at there own pace. We are located in the far South West of Victoria around 360 km or 4 1/2 hours drive from Melbourne. (more).