Programs
What You Will Learn
Through our martial arts training you will learn to be confident, improve your balance, strength, flexibility and fitness. In a fun safe environment.
Self Defense
From day one your student will learn to apply the techniques to real life situations and give the student the confidence to avoid a violent situation.
Co-ordination
While training in martial arts you will find that co-ordination improves along with balance, strength and flexibility.
Weapons
The use of traditional weaponry which is a natural extension of ones martial arts training which and be continued for years to come.
Our Programs
Martial Arts Classes
Young Warriors
Children 5-13 years old
Monday & Wednesday 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
This class is based on Kyokushin karate with emphasis on building your child’s confidence, strength and physical fitness through the art of traditional karate. Not only will your child be able to defend themselves in time but will do so in fun and safe environment. Kyokushin is a ‘fighting art’ and your child will learn vital life skills through consistent and traditional methods. The opportunity to compete in tournaments guided by experienced instructors will be available throughout your child’s martial arts journey with us if desired. Young Warriors starts from 5 years old and up and is a perfect start for their first karate experience.
Sogo Kakutogi and Budo
Adults and teens 13+
Monday & Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
These classes are for 13 years and older. It is based on Kyokushin karate a Japanese ‘Fighting art’ and consists of hard training that concentrates on physical and mental fitness. Classes are traditionally longer than normal karate classes (approx. 2 hours) and physically challenging but very rewarding. This class is for beginners to advanced and class structure is tailored to the individual depending on their age, experience, and physical abilities. Once a student has advanced to a point where they are competent in their abilities, they move onto more advanced techniques such as throwing, sweeps, grabs, ground work and weapons.
Kobudo Weaponry
Advanced Students
Kobudo is the old art of Okinawan weaponry. This type of training was traditionally taught alongside karate but in later years is sometimes taught as Kobudo on its own. Some of the weapons include Bo (rattan staff), Sai (Stabbing, striking weapon), Eku (large solid timber oar), Karma (sickle/bill tool) plus many others. This is taught alongside karate in Ballina but we also have stand alone classes for Kobudo, fitness and fighting. Sensei Jon Ellis has been taught by Hashi Howard Lipman (KIMAA) and Shihan Rick Cunningham (MOKKA) and has trained in Okinawa with Masters Hokama Sensei and Shihan Ken Agura when he has been awarded 4 Dan (4th degree black belt) in Hokama Kobudo by Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei.