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
Add Review“Great teacher who is so kind and willing to teach anybody”Report
Great teacher who is excellent with young kids whilst encouraging them to practiceReport
Could not recommend OKUKAN Karate and Sensei Sandra enough! For both children and adults, the classes are welcoming, challenging and always fun. It is very obvious that Sensei is passionate and has a wealth of knowledge that she is so happy to share that you can't help but feed off that energy.Report
So glad my daughter and I enrolled with Okukan. Sensei Sandra imparts her deep knowledge of karate in a friendly, respectful and supportive manner. She has a great rapport with her younger students, and the ever growing group of adult students, many of whom have never practiced martial arts before learn quickly. Fantastic karate school!Report
Excellent karate club. The children are challenged but not pushed. Quality teaching by a Sensei that is both a great teacher and practitioner.Report
Brilliant karate school for all ages. The kids love it and get so much. There is also a growing group of 'new to karate' adults taking it up too. Sensei Sandra is great. Thoroughly recommend.Report
I’ve really enjoyed the challenge of beginning martial arts as an adult at OKUKAN :) I‘ve found it beneficial for both my physical and mental well-being.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.