Traditional Okinawan karate and kobudo training in Sydney
OKINAWA TRADITIONAL KARATE & KOBUDO AUSTRALIA (OTKKA) offers practical martial arts self-defence and traditional Okinawan weapons training for students who want to build confidence, discipline and lasting skill.
Meet your instructor
My martial arts experience began in 1981. I was trained by Shihan Richard Bradford 9th Dan (founder Goshin Ryu) Shotokan & Shaolin Double Dragon Kung Fu. Later in 2000, trained with Shihan Robert Slywa 7th Dan (Isshinryu & Ryukyu Kobudo), Founder Isshinryu Okinawa Grand Master Tatsuo Shimabuku, lineage Masters Angi Euzi (10th Dan) and Tyoshi Euchi (8th Dan). The Ryukyu Kobudo is of the lineage of Taira Shinken sensei.
In 2023, commenced Ryukonkai Karate & Kobudo (Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu), Founder Grandmaster Shoshin Nagamine, lineage Grand Master Kotaro Iha (10th Dan) and Kancho Mitsutada Iha (7th Dan).
I have lifetime membership of the Okinawan Isshinryu Karate Association (OIKA), Okinawan Isshinryu Traditional Karate & Kobudo Association (OITKKA), Okinawan Isshinryu Karate & Kobudo Association (OIKKA), Okinawan Karate Federation (OKF) and Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate & Kobudo (AFTKK).
I have Dan rank recognition of Sandan (3rd Dan) in Isshinryu Karate, Sandan (3rd Dan) Ryukyu Kobudo and Nidan (2nd Dan) Goshinryu/ Double Dragon Shotokan karate and Shodan (Ist Dan) Ryukonkai.
In addition, I hold NSW Level 1 MAIA Accredited Instructor, and NSW Licensed Weapons Permit & Instructor.
I offer martial art instruction by referral or by my invitation only.
I welcome the opportunity to share together (our) martial arts training, knowledge & experience and to preserve the legacy of traditional Okinawan martial arts.
Training for every stage of your journey
Whether you are taking your first step onto the training floor or refining years of experience, our Sydney martial arts programs provide a supportive path to stronger self-defence skills and deeper traditional practice.
Beginner karate
Start with the foundations of traditional Okinawan karate. Learn stance, movement, striking, etiquette and practical self-defence in a welcoming environment.
Ongoing karate practice
Develop your technique through structured traditional karate training, including forms, partner drills, fitness and disciplined practice for continued progress.
Practical self-defence
Build awareness, composure and practical responses through martial arts self-defence training designed to help you feel more capable in everyday situations.
Explore the heritage and discipline of Okinawan weapons training. Study traditional kobudo methods with care, control and respect for the art.
Bo training
Bo techniques
Bo applications
Master the bo, a six-foot staff, through dynamic forms and partner drills, focusing on strikes, blocks, and sweeps.
Learn practical self-defense applications and historical contexts of bo techniques in traditional Okinawan martial arts.
Sai training
Sai techniques
Develop proficiency with the sai, a three-pronged weapon, focusing on intricate blocks, parries, and striking movements.
Sai applications
Discover the versatile defensive and offensive capabilities of the sai, including trapping and disarming techniques.
Deepen your understanding of Okinawan martial arts by learning traditional weapons. Our training focuses on the bo, tonfa, kama, tekku, nunchaku, and tinbe, promoting discipline, focus, and historical appreciation.
Tonfa training
Tonfa techniques
Master the tonfa, a traditional Okinawan weapon, through dynamic strikes, blocks, and parries, enhancing your control and coordination.
Tonfa applications
Explore practical self-defense scenarios and traditional forms that showcase the versatility and effectiveness of the tonfa.
Nunchaku training
Nunchaku techniques
Nunchaku applications
Develop proficiency with the nunchaku, focusing on fluid strikes, blocks, and transitions to improve speed and dexterity.
Learn practical applications for self-defense, understanding the historical significance and modern relevance of nunchaku movements.
Traditional Okinawan weapons training
Deepen your understanding of Okinawan martial arts by learning traditional weapons. Our training focuses on the bo, tonfa, sai, kama, tekku and nunchaku, promoting discipline, focus, and historical appreciation.
Kama training
Kama techniques
Learn to wield the kama (sickle) with precision, mastering its unique cutting, blocking, and trapping movements.
Kama applications
Explore practical self-defense and traditional forms using the kama, emphasizing control and fluidity.
Tekku training
Tekku techniques
Master the tekku (knuckle duster) for powerful striking and defense, focusing on close-range combat and impact.
Tekku applications
Discover the historical context and modern self-defense applications of the tekku in Okinawan martial arts.
Empowering lives through Okinawan martial arts
Discover the profound benefits of traditional Okinawan karate and kobudo training, fostering discipline, confidence, and practical self-defence skills for a stronger you.
Training for every stage of your journey
Whether you are taking your first step onto the training floor or refining years of experience, our Sydney martial arts programs provide a supportive path to stronger self-defence skills and deeper traditional practice.
Develop your technique through structured traditional karate training, including forms, partner drills, fitness and disciplined practice for continued progress.
Beginner karate
Start with the foundations of traditional Okinawan karate. Learn stance, movement, striking, etiquette and practical self-defence in a welcoming environment.
Practical self-defence
Build awareness, composure and practical responses through martial arts self-defence training designed to help you feel more capable in everyday situations.
Traditional Okinawan kobudo
Explore the heritage and discipline of Okinawan weapons training. Study traditional kobudo methods with care, control and respect for the art.
Honouring tradition, building confidence
At OKINAWA TRADITIONAL KARATE & KOBUDO AUSTRALIA, we share the enduring traditions of Okinawan martial arts in Sydney. Our training brings together karate, kobudo and self-defence to help students cultivate skill, focus, respect and confidence.
Train with purpose
Traditional martial arts training is more than a workout. Each class is an opportunity to strengthen your body, sharpen your mind and practise skills you can carry into daily life.
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Begin your martial arts journey
Find a training option that suits your goals, from traditional Okinawan karate and kobudo to practical self-defence. Explore membership and pricing for our Sydney classes.