Shobukan Martial Arts

The one thing shy kids need that team sports never give them.

Most parents try a group sport first. AFL. Soccer. Whatever is on at the time.

Their child comes home quieter than when they left.

It is not the sport's fault. It is the format. Thirty kids, one ball, no one calling your child's name.

A shy child in a crowd does not come out of their shell. They shrink further into it.

Shy kids do not need more group time. They need someone to notice them specifically.

At Shobukan the first session is one on one. Not a trial class. Not a sit-and-watch. A session where the instructor knows your child's name before the hour is up.

Individual attention is not a bonus. It is the whole point.

Book the first session at the link below.

https://shobukan.com.au/our-programs/kids-martial-arts/

We see it every term. A child pulled from one group activity and put in another.

Same format, same result.

Has your child tried something where they were actually the focus?

Karate Australia

Martial Arts Perth Shobukan Martial Arts offers top-notch kids' martial arts in Perth. Your child will develop physical and mental strength while learning essential safety skills.

🥋 FINAL COMPETITION OF THE 2026 SEASON

This weekend marks the final competition of what has been a huge 2026 season for our athletes.

It’s been a year filled with challenges, growth, valuable lessons and some outstanding performances. But beyond the medals and results, the greatest measure of progress has been the development we’ve seen in our athletes, technically, physically and mentally.

For our final event, the message is simple: compete with freedom, trust your training and enjoy the opportunity to perform. Leave the season knowing you gave everything you had and represented yourself and your team with pride.

Our athletes will continue training throughout the off-season, using this period to recover, reflect, refine and build. The work we do when there are no competitions, no medals and no spotlight is often the work that makes the biggest difference.

Taking to the podium

🥇GOLD🥇
VAN KIRAN
GABRIELLE AHERN
CHRISTY MAIN
DRUPADI SUHARDIMAN
AUREILIA PARRAVICINI
ANASTASIA HUMBOLDT
JAIMIE BILLONES
AXELLE ZULUETA
KONOSUKE NOGUCHI (KATA)
KONOSUKE NOGUCHI (KUMITE)
JOHN VIN RILEY CREO
JORGE MARTIN - TERAMOTO
XAVIER FRENDO
GABRIEL FOO
TEAM KATA - AXELLE ZULUETA, MINAHO HASHIMOTO, JOHN VIN RILEY CREO

🥈SILVER🥈
JACKSON POH
WILLAM TURNOFF
XAVIER AHERN
VIOLET ZOCCOLI
ARIA ZOCCOLI
ISABEL FOO
JAIME BILLONES
PIA SJOGREN
CONNOR DYER (KATA)
TAISEI HASHIMOTO
XAVIER FRENDO
MEI TAMANAHA
SOPHIE KERRISON
MACAELA KENNEY
QUINN MOLLENOYUX
LIAM DOBSON
JULIANNA BILLONES
TEAM KATA - MARCO MENNELL, LUCAS YOUNG, GABRIEL FOO

🥉BRONZE🥉
NATE TOH
PIA SJOGREN
GABRIEL FOO
JESSICA DALEY
QUINN MOLLENOYUX
ANDREA CHAGAS LIMA
STEVEN TURNOFF
XANDER MOLLENOYUX
MEI TAMANAHA

To our referees, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and supporters, thank you. Your commitment goes far beyond simply turning up. It is the continued, next level support you give our athletes and each other that shapes us, strengthens us and brings us together as a community.

Our athletes may be the ones who step onto the tatami, but there is an entire community standing behind them. That is what makes our tribe so special 🫶

2027 starts now. 🥋🔥

Great leadership isn’t about standing at the front—it’s about guiding others with patience, encouragement and a positive example.

At Shobukan Martial Arts, our instructors don’t just teach karate. They help every student build confidence, discipline and self-belief, one step at a time.

“The best leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” — Lao Tzu

🥋 Healthier Bodies. Healthier Minds.

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🥋📸 THE KAYO CUP PHOTOS ARE NOW LIVE! 📸🥋

Relive all the action, excitement and special moments from this year’s Kayo Cup!

Every photo is just $5, with 100% of the proceeds going directly towards supporting our travelling athletes and helping with the costs of competing out of state.

👉 View & purchase your photos here:
https://marie-paigephotography.pixieset.com/kayocup-1/

A huge shout out and heartfelt thank you to Gemma from Marie-Paige Photography for her incredible generosity in donating her time, talent and the proceeds from every photo sold. 💛

Your support makes a genuine difference to these young athletes and helps give them the opportunity to pursue their goals beyond WA.

Every photo purchased supports their journey. 🥋🇦🇺

Thank you to our amazing Shobukan community for continuing to get behind our athletes. 🙏💛

This week, karate clubs across Australia have stood together to say:

Bullying. No Way.

Through confidence, respect, inclusion and courage, our karate community is helping young people build strength of character both inside and outside the dojo.

Thank you to every club, instructor, volunteer, parent and student who helped share this message. 💚

Together, we are building stronger people and stronger communities, one dojo at a time.

🥈 SILVER AT THE THAILAND OPEN! 🇦🇺🇹🇭

A huge congratulations to Sensei Mike Panossian, National Coach for the Karate Australia U21 Team, following a fantastic result at the Thailand Open!

The 🇦🇺 Australian Men’s Team B produced an outstanding performance, fighting their way through to the FINAL of the Team Kumite event and bringing home the SILVER MEDAL! 🥈

An incredible achievement on the international stage and a great result for Australian Karate.

👏 Congratulations to Sensei Mike and the entire Australian team on an outstanding performance!

🥈 Silver Medal – Australian Men’s Team B
🇦🇺 Karate Australia
🇹🇭 Thailand Open

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Mitch is back and joined by renowned Australian referee Dion Panossian for an in-depth chat about refereeing in Australia and on the world stage. They discuss the recent championships in Thailand, the opportunities and challenges for Australian athletes, coaches and referees, and what it takes to develop our officials and reach the international stage. Dion also shares his insights on how athletes can transition into refereeing and use their experience to develop a strong eye for the game and help shape the next generation of officials. Episode 59 is out now everywhere! Listen or watch through our link in bio 🔗🌳 #karate #kaizenculture #kaizenculturepod #karatepodcast #karateaustralia

🇦🇺CONGRATULATIONS JORGE! 🇦🇺

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Jorge Martin Teramoto on his selection to represent Australia at the 2026 WKF Cadet, Junior & U21 World Championships, taking place from 14–18 October in Bielsko-Biała, Poland. 🇵🇱

Selection onto a World Championship team is an achievement that carries enormous significance. It represents years of training, sacrifice, patience and the willingness to keep showing up through the wins, the losses, the setbacks and the moments when progress isn’t always visible.

Jorge, this opportunity has been earned.

Your journey is a reminder that success is rarely one defining moment. It is progressive. It is built through consistency, resilience, self-belief and the courage to continue pursuing something when the outcome is never guaranteed.

Now you have the privilege of pulling on the green and gold and stepping onto the world stage representing your country. 🇦🇺

Enjoy every part of what lies ahead. Trust your preparation, back your ability and compete with the freedom and confidence that has brought you this far.

Your Shobukan family is incredibly proud of you, Jorge.

Australia awaits. The world stage awaits. Go make it yours. 💚💛🥋

🥋 BRING A FRIEND TO BUDDY DAY! 🥋
Martial arts is even better with a buddy!

On Saturday, 22 August, Shobukan students are invited to bring a friend along to their class to experience the fun, energy and excitement of martial arts.

✅ Train together
✅ Learn new skills
✅ Build confidence
✅ Have plenty of fun!

📅 Saturday, 22 August 2026

📍 All Shobukan Martial Arts dojos
No previous martial arts experience is required—just wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
Register Here or Forwrad to your freind.
https://shop.shobukan.com.au/buddy-day-bring-a-friend-day/

Confidence in karate starts with small steps: learning a stance, practising a technique, trying again after mistakes.
That same confidence can help young people stand tall when faced with bullying.
Karate teaches students to believe in themselves, use their voice and know they are not alone. 🙌
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