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JKA Karate Christies Beach
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BodySmith Dojo, 43 Gulfview Road, Christies Beach
Try a Karate Class for FREE!
Membership Deal
- Karate Uniform
(Dogi) - JKA-KDA Membership and Insurance
(Annual)
- Karate Passport
(Once off)
- Training to First Grading
(Approx 3 Months)
- First Grading Examination
(includes belt and certificate)
+ Bonus BodySmith Gym Membership
(3 Months)
$397
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Learn New Skills
Techniques, distance, body mechanics, balance displacement, Japanese culture, the 5 rules to live by, self defence and the art of Karate, to name a few.
Health and Fitness
Strengthening, increasing flexibility, feel lighter and stronger will help you in everyday life.
Improve Your Coordination
Balance and coordination will improve any sport or daily physical activity.
Develop Self Control
Mastery over your mind and body are taken to a new level learning a genuine Japanese martial art.
Gain Recognition
Be recognised world-wide for your rank in JKA Karate, the largest single style Karate organisation in the world, headquarters in Tokyo.
Increase Confidence
Maintain control by understanding situational awareness and resistance to bullying, whether in the work place, school or social circles.
Become Goal Oriented
Being a Karate Black Belt even goes a long way on resumes, demonstrating confidence, resiliance, commitment, dedication, self control and a balanced temperament.
"A Karate Black Belt and JKA Diploma says more about the character of a person, is harder to achieve, is more coveted, and is at least as valuable in life as any academic degree, and in many cases, more so."
- Matt Smith 3rd Dan JKA Sensei
Limited Offer!
Your initial membership setup includes membership into the JKA-KDA, which is our Australian organisation, run by Shihan Jim Woods MBE 7th Dan. This also requires membership into the JKA (Japan) and both are included to meet the insurance requirements of the organisation, which is also included in the price.
Membership Deal
- Karate Uniform
(Dogi) - JKA-KDA Membership and Insurance
(Annual)
- Karate Passport
(Once off)
- Training to First Grading
(Approx 3 Months)
- First Grading Examination
(includes belt and certificate)
+ Bonus BodySmith Gym Membership
(3 Months)
$397
The BodySmith Bonus
As a member of JKA Christies Beach, you also have access to BodySmith Fitness 247 Gym.
- 24/7 Unrestricted Gym and Dojo access
- Full Range of Fitness Classes
- Infrared Saunas
- Bathroom Facilities
*13 years of age + are eligible for gym membership.
*16 years of age + are eligible for 24 hour access.
*Under 18 years of age requires parental consent.
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Beyond your first grading...
Karate is not an expensive sport. Moving forward, you will already have a dogi (uniform) and JKA passport and be paid up in your annual membership and insurance (due each financial year), so ongoing costs are mostly just training, and gradings are only attended as you become ready for the next rank/belt.
- Training $20/week (fortnightly Direct Debit)
- Gradings $65ea (Strictly by invitation when ready, up to 4 times annually. Price depends on age and grade)
- Memberships and Insurance $70 annually (due prior to new financial year)
- Seminars and Competitions vary in regularity and cost
We sometimes have guest instructors. Training under different instructors brings fresh perspective and varied emphasis, unlocking new knowledge and skills.
By training at JKA Christies Beach (Sensei Matt Smith), you belong to JKA Adelaide (Sensei David Rigby), which means you also belong to JKA-KDA (Shihan Jim Woods), which also makes you part of the international JKA community (headquarters in Tokyo)! This is (Genuine) traditional Japanese Karate. Our Instructors and examiners are trained and licensed by the Japan Karate Association in Tokyo.
Should it appeal to you, you can literally turn up in Tokyo (or any other JKA Dojo in the world), show your JKA Passport and membership card and walk in to train in the same Dojo as the highest ranking Masters of Shotokan Karate in the world! Many of us have been there and done that, and you can too! Your rank/belt will be recognised and you will be trained accordingly.
Gradings become further apart for higher grades, exponentially so for Black Belts. Students starting from scratch should not expect to earn a black belt in less than 5-10 years of solid training.
Operating 24 Hours
Staffed Times:
| Monday | 9am–12pm, 3pm–6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–12pm, 3pm–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–12pm, 3pm–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–12pm, 3pm–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–12pm, 3pm–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–1pm |
| Sunday/Public Holidays | Unstaffed |
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