OKUKAN Karate Melbourne is a Japanese karate dojo of Shitoryu Karate-do, Shitokai. Led by Sensei Sandra Contreras, the dojo is open six days a week and boasts high quality karate classes for adults, teens and children.
OKUKAN dojo is located just 7km north of Melbourne CBD, in our full-time private karate dojo, in the centre of Coburg. We are close to the train, tram and bike tracks, and have free onsite parking.
OKUKAN is also home to the special Kindy Karate program for 4-6 year olds.
Karate classes
Karate for adults
Karate classes for kids
Japanese martial arts
Based on 47 Reviews
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Sensei Sandra is such a dedicated teacher. The dojo has been really great for my son. I think it has provided him with confidence and discipline in the art of karate. The Okukan community has also been amazing. Sensei has fostered a great community for the children.Report
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Sensei Sandra is a very passionate Martial Art teacher. My son really enjoyed the class. She teaches kids not only Karate but also caring, responsibility and respect and so on. We could not recommend OKUKAN Karate and Sensei Sandra enough!Report
My son joined Sensei Sandra's dojo a year ago - a slightly distracted 6 year old. Sensei Sandra showed great patience, perseverance and care to guide him through his White belt kata - and getting to Yellow was very special! Okukan is a respectful and safe space for children to learn karate - it really is an art form. Meg's support from the admin side is also terrific - nothing is ever difficult. Highly recommended by our family.Report
Very welcoming environment. Sensei provides training to your abilities but also pushes for improvement. Excellent, enjoyable, fantastic, fun. Nothing bad can be said about my training experience here. Highly recommendedReport
My son has really enjoyed the lessons. The teaching is of the highest level and Sensei Sandra is a very kind and focused person. I really recommend this dojo.Report
Thank you for all the amazing work you do with the students through Okukan. Our son has benefited so much from the classes and Sensei Sandra's balance between firm but gentle guidance and tuition. The classes have helped our son with focus, concentration, perseverance, listening and eye contact - just to name a few! It's also really great for his general health, well being and fitness.Report
The grading process helps children work toward and achieve a goal. The excited and proud look on the student's faces when they receive a new belt is so delightful to watch!
Sensei Sandra is a great teacher. Admin support from Meg is fantastic, the Collingwood location is really convenient plenty of car and bike parking.Report
OKUKAN is a modern Japanese martial arts school of Shitokai karate, based in Melbourne, Australia. We teach the authentic Shitoryu style of karate – one of the four main styles of karate in Japan – as originally founded by Master Kenwa Mabuni and later endorsed by the World Karate Federation (WKF). Our martial arts school has a challenging karate syllabus that includes over 50 forms and a large number of effective drills. Classes in our school are strongly influenced by Japanese Buddhism and warrior culture. OKUKAN is led by Sensei Sandra Contreras, who delivers high quality karate instruction six days a week. Our form of karate is government recognized in Australia, and our form of karate is internationally endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). OKUKAN is affiliated to the World Karate Federation via its Australian representative, the Australian Karate Federation (AKF). This affiliation ensures our students learn modern martial arts that comply with international standards, and the latest developments and trends in sports karate. Our sport facility is served by public transport and is connected to safe cycle paths to help reduce CO2 emissions.