Shindo Karate Derrimut Heath Dojo

14/09/2026

Sometimes the best training partner is Mum or Dad.

For our Little Ninjas, moments like these are about more than practising a great kick.

Having a parent join in creates a fun, positive experience where children can practise focus, coordination, listening and confidence — all while sharing a little one-on-one time with someone they trust.

For parents, it’s also a chance to be part of their child’s karate journey: encouraging their effort, celebrating the little wins and having some fun together along the way.

Because at this age, building a positive relationship with movement and learning is just as important as perfecting the technique.

28/08/2026

A huge congratulations to our newest Sempai, Zaara and Dylan, on achieving their Black Belts! 🥋🖤

Years of hard work, commitment, and dedication to training put them in great stead for their grading. Throughout the day, they maintained their intensity, focus, and technique — earning their place as well-deserving members of the Yudansha.

A special congratulations also goes to Sempai Joshua, who regularly trains with us as a visiting student and successfully achieved his Black Belt alongside our students.

Reaching this milestone is a tremendous achievement, but also the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their martial arts journey.

We are incredibly proud of you all. Congratulations, Sempai Zaara, Sempai Dylan and Sempai Joshua! 👏🥋

27/08/2026

SHINDO KARATE ASSOCIATION ⚠️ ONLINE STORE UPDATE

Our online merch store will be temporarily offline while TMA transitions to its new and improved Web Shop.

🗓 Offline from:
Thursday 27 August, 3:00pm

🗓 Back online:
Tuesday 1 September, 12:01am

The store will return with updated technology and an improved shopping experience.

ALREADY PLACED AN ORDER?
No need to worry!

The temporary store closure will not delay the processing or delivery of existing orders.

Once the new store goes live, you’ll still be able to access it using the same Shindo Web Shop link (https://shindokarate.tmasupply.com.au/)

Thanks for your patience while the store gets an upgrade! 🙏

From 4pm Thursday the 27th of August 2026 to 11.59pm Monday the 31st of August 2026 all our client webshops will be offline as we move across to our exciting new and improved webshop platform!We apologise for this inconvenience but confirm there will be no delays in supplying of your required order....

25/08/2026

WELCOME BACK, GEMMA & ALEX! 🥋👊

It was a pleasure to welcome Gemma and Alex back to Derrimut Heath Dojo for the second time, joining us for another fantastic sparring session with our students.

Sessions like these are a great opportunity to step outside the usual training routine, experience different approaches and techniques, and put skills into practice with new training partners.

Sparring isn’t simply about landing a point — it develops timing, distance, reactions, control, confidence and composure under pressure, all while reinforcing the respect and good sportsmanship at the heart of karate.

A huge thank you to Gemma and Alex for once again sharing their time, knowledge and experience with our students.

And a special thank you to Jacob from the Victorian State Team for his support throughout the session and for helping teach and guide our students on the mats. It’s always invaluable to have experienced athletes sharing their knowledge with the next round of future representatives.

We loved having everyone on the mats — and judging by the energy in the dojo, so did our students! 🥋🔥

13/08/2026

SHINDO COMMUNITY — OUR ONLINE MERCH STORE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🥋

Our new Shindo jackets & tees are now live and ready to order, so if you’ve been waiting to get your hands on some Shindo gear, now’s the time!

Simply visit:
https://shindokarate.tmasupply.com.au/

Choose your item, check your size, and add it to your cart.

📌 Important: When checking out, please make sure you include your DOJO NAME + STUDENT NAME in the Delivery Notes section.

Once your order is ready, it will be sent directly to your corresponding dojo for collection from your Sensei.

Go get ’em, Ninjas! 🥷👊

11/08/2026

15 seconds inside our Kobudo class. ⚔️🥋

What are you really training?

→ Hand-eye coordination
→ Balance & body control
→ Spatial awareness
→ Precision & timing
→ Focus under movement
→ Discipline through repetition

Kobudo isn’t simply learning how to use a traditional weapon — it’s learning how to control your body, your movement, and your mind.

04/08/2026

MEET THE SENSEI: SHIHAN RAY VELLA 🥋

With more than 45 years of teaching and training experience, Shihan Ray brings an incredible depth of knowledge, discipline, and dedication to every class at Derrimut Heath Dojo, located in Hoppers Crossing.

A 5th Dan in Shotokan Karate and 2nd Dan in Ryukyu Kobudo, Shihan Ray is also a co-founder of the Shindo Karate Association and has helped guide countless students on their journey to becoming confident, disciplined martial artists and accomplished black belts.

His teaching goes far beyond technique. Shihan Ray is passionate about helping students build self-belief, focus, resilience, and strong character both inside and outside the dojo.

Alongside karate and kobudo, his interests include travel, cycling, and meditation — all reflecting his belief in continual growth and balance.

His favourite quote says it best: “Your mind is your only limit.”

We are incredibly fortunate to have Shihan Ray leading and inspiring our Derrimut Heath community.

29/06/2026

Thank you everyone for a fantastic end to Semester 1! 🥋

We hope you all have a wonderful break ahead, and we look forward to seeing you back in a couple of weeks.

Happy holidays!