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Traditional Shotokan Karate Albany

Locality: Albany, Western Australia

Phone: +61 419 903 108

Address: Cockburn Road 6330 Albany, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 If your interested in something for yourself or kids, Traditional Shotokan Karate Albany train every Monday and Wednesday. 6-7pm for juniors, 7-8.30 for adult classes. For more information contact Sensei Jones (junior instructor) on 0419 903 108 or Sensei Towns (Senior instructor) on 0419 099 326

25.01.2022 Training has now been suspended until further notice. With the ever changing advice we will keep you posted ! Also we will try to post training tips and maybe the occasional video. Also feel free to contact us if you want any advice on your training at home. The dojo will still be there ! we just cant train together at the moment. Most importantly maintain your Karate spirit and kime and remember be kind to everyone and help where you can. Oss !... Senseis Towns and Jones See more

25.01.2022 On Friday the 22nd of November we saw all of Lukes hard work and determination pay off. Congratulations to you for passing your black belt grading!

24.01.2022 The final class for juniors will be this Wednesday, 18th December. It will also be our final grading of the year. Junior classes will commence on 20 January 2020

23.01.2022 Junior Karate classes start 20/1/2020 from 6pm. $8 per class no lock in contracts or fees. Contact Sensei Hayden Jones (0419903108) for further information

23.01.2022 Sensei Jones and Luke doing Jiyu-Ippon Kumite in preparation for Lukes up coming Shodan grading. Sensei Towns is correcting techniques accordingly

23.01.2022 Adult classes finish Monday 23rd December and recommence Monday 13th January 2020Adult classes finish Monday 23rd December and recommence Monday 13th January 2020

21.01.2022 2 of the juniors during grading night

21.01.2022 Basic Blocks for beginners (Age-uke) Rising Block.

21.01.2022 For those who ordered shirts and jackets, they will be available for collection this Wednesday (16 September)

20.01.2022 Our childrens classes are starting again for term 3! Childrens classes are every Monday and Wednesday at 5.45pm at a cost of $8 per lesson. If you think you child may benefit from this discipline, please feel free to contact our page or Sensei Jones directly on 0419 903 108

18.01.2022 A quiet Friday nights training

18.01.2022 There will be no training for the juniors during school holidays. We will resume training on Monday 20th of July at 5.45pm. Enjoy your break and see you next term!

18.01.2022 Basic Blocks for beginners (Gedan-barai) Downward block.

18.01.2022 Sensei Jones is running late!!! He will be there as soon as possible

17.01.2022 Junior grading tonight. Good luck to all students who will be going for their next gradeJunior grading tonight. Good luck to all students who will be going for their next grade

17.01.2022 Basic Blocks for beginners (Soto-uke) Block from outside inward.

16.01.2022 We hope our newest black belt is as proud of himself as we are of him.

16.01.2022 Happy New Year. Adult classes start again on Friday 8th

14.01.2022 Adult classes start for 2020 tonight from 7pmAdult classes start for 2020 tonight from 7pm

14.01.2022 Congratulations to all our juniors who graded tonight. It was a long hot night and you all did so wellCongratulations to all our juniors who graded tonight. It was a long hot night and you all did so well

12.01.2022 No karate tonight 2/3/2020

12.01.2022 Sensei Jones will not be at training tonight. Juniors will be taken by Sensei Towns. See you all at 6pmSensei Jones will not be at training tonight. Juniors will be taken by Sensei Towns. See you all at 6pm

11.01.2022 Sensei Jones is on his way, a little delayed this afternoon, we do apologize

11.01.2022 We will soon be ordering more shirts and jackets!! If your interested please let Sensei Jones know, or leave a messeage here. I will have more details shortly

11.01.2022 Junior Karate finishes for this year tomorrow 16th December. We wish all our students past and present, a very happy christmas and look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

11.01.2022 !!REMINDER!! No training tonight due to the long weekend. Adult class will be back on Wednesday from 7pm

10.01.2022 Are you interested in something new? Ever thought about Shotokan Karate? We train every Monday and Wednesday at 7pm. $15 per lesson or $100 a month. Contact Sensei Towns on 0419 099 326 for further information or contact our page.

10.01.2022 Determination and true spirit. Anything is possible when you try.

09.01.2022 Please dont forget about all of the small businesses out there that have supported local events over the years

08.01.2022 CALLING ALL PAST MEMBERS!!!!! The Albany Dojo would like to see the return of its old members no matter what grade, if any, you achieved or how long you have been away from Karate. We understand that life can throw all sorts of things at you that stop you training. If you would like to return but think that you have left it to long, please read the following frequently asked questions. WOULD I HAVE TO GRADE AGAIN? NO, you would be asked to wear a white belt until you are c...onfident with your Kata and basics, then you are able to wear the belt of your grade that was achieved. HOW LONG WOULD I HAVE TO WEAR THE WHITE BELT? That would depend on how often you train at the Dojo, if you trained the norm at twice a week and depending on the grade you had achieved it could be a few months. Remember the white belt you wear is for your own safety, for example if you were a black belt and turned up wearing that belt a member of the Dojo not knowing you have been away from training might make an attack with speed thinking that you could cope. I HAVE NOT DONE MUCH WITH REGARDS TO KEEPING FIT, HOW WOULD I COPE WITH THAT? Your Sensei will fully understand and wearing the white belt also helps to start your fitness again slowly. I HAVE FORGOTTEN SO MUCH THAT I LEARNT, WILL I GET THAT BACK? Absolutely! I ACHE NOW WITH AGE, WILL THAT INTERFERE WITH MY TRAINING? It might and training might also help get rid of those aches. As we age aching muscles and joints are common, you would not be on your own as Sensei Towns has been training a long time and at almost 70 years of age understands that the older body cant perform as a younger body, but with regular training and determination you would be surprised at what you and your body can achieve. I DONT THINK I WOULD FIT INTO MY GI ITS BEEN THAT LONG. AM I ABLE TO PURCHASE A GI AT THE DOJO? Yes, you can train in track pants and a T-shirt until you wish to purchase a GI. COST? $100 per month or $15 per lesson. BUT all returning members will receive the month of March FREE!! So what are you waiting for? Give Gibson a call on 0419099326 or just turn up at the Dojo, we would be very pleased to see you. And remember, if some of you are thinking you are too old, think again, its all in the mind!

08.01.2022 This is a message from Sensei Towns Sensei, Sensei Andy Sherry

08.01.2022 Junior karate for term 4 starts Monday 12th October at 5.45pm. We look forward to seeing you all!

07.01.2022 Basic Blocks for beginners (Shuto-uke) Knife hand block.

05.01.2022 SHOTOKAN KARATE FOR BEGINNERS WHAT IS SHOTOKAN KARATE? A Martial Art established by Gichin Funakoshi who introduces Karate to the Japanese mainland in 1922 and is now practiced all over the world.... WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BENEFITS? Increased mobility, Gaining strength and power, Improved flexibility, Improved stability and co-ordination, Mental concentration, Stress relief, Expands the individuals physical and mental capabilities, Self confidence and discipline. The hardest thing for most beginners is not the training but turning up for the first class. They might feel awkward or embarrassed when there is really no need as they are always welcomed. (Without the beginner there is no future in Karate). NOTHING OF REAL VALUE IS EVER OBTAINED WITH EASE. TSA remains firmly rooted in a strong martial art tradition, emphasizing lifetime training for a healthy mind and body, rather than strictly as a sport. WHAT AGE CAN A BEGINNER START SHOTOKAN KARATE? To practice in the adult class the age starts at 14 years old through to any age (Age is no barrier!). WHO WOULD BE YOUR SENSEI (TEACHER)? Gibson Towns, 6th Dan and Hayden Jones 4th Dan. COST? $100 per month or $15 per lesson TRAINING TIMES? Monday and Wednesday 7pm-8.30pm Friday 6.30pm-7.30pm (Advanced) WHERE? Corner of Campbell Road and Cockburn Road, Albany, WA CONTACT? Sensei Towns 0419099326 (Adult classes) Sensei Jones 0419903108 (Childrens classes) ALL ADULTS STARTING IN MARCH RECEIVE THE MONTH FOR FREE!!

05.01.2022 Sensei Jones and Sensei Towns would like to congratulate all the juniors on their successful grading. Great effort by all. We would also like to welcome back Hannah and thank her for her help during the grading and now gets to put her red belt back on after some time off. We would also like to welcome our new beginners and advise that training has now finished for the school term and recommences on the 12th October at 5.45

04.01.2022 Short video to help with home training.

04.01.2022 Basic Blocks for beginners (Uchi-uke) Block from Inside outward.

03.01.2022 Just imagine ...

03.01.2022 Hello to all. We will commence training again on the 18th May with the following changes. Juniors will start at 5.45pm to 6.45pm and Seniors will stay the same from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. This will allow segregation of members between classes so Parents please make sure you are there to pick up kids on time and Seniors please dont arrive too early. The Dojo has been marked with Social Distancing measures to allow 1.5m between students. Spectator seating has also been altered like...wise. There will be NO KUMITE until further notice so the focus will be on Kihon and Kata (The essence of Karate) ! If you are unwell or have been in contact with someone with Covid 19 do not attend There is sanitiser at the door so make sure you use in on the way in and out. There will be an easing into training after the long break so dont be scared Ha Ha ! We look forward to seeing you all again and even some that havent been for a while and need to sharpen up ! Cant wait !!!!!!! Oss Sensei Towns and Sensei Jones

02.01.2022 Ready for social distancing

02.01.2022 Update on training. Training will continue for the time being but we will be monitoring the situation. The classes will be structured as to allow for social distancing, staggered lines. Also there will be no kumite (pairing up). However Khion (Basics) and Kata will be the focus. Also if you are unwell do not attend !... Please shower before and wash hands upon arrival. Parents please observe the 2m rule. Oss

01.01.2022 No Karate this Monday 27 January due to the Australia day public holidayNo Karate this Monday 27 January due to the Australia day public holiday