Karate at Australian Fitness and Martial Arts
Australian Fitness and Martial Arts (AFMA) caters for a wide range of students. They include elements of exercise, relaxation and self-defence. The goal of karate is not necessarily to progress through the different kyu grades; if a karateka gets what he or she needs from the experience, then the training is a success. We at AFMA have a good and strong work ethic. Most karatekas end up advancing to higher levels (their Black Belt) to achieve their goal by coming to class regularly over a prolonged period.
For children we have a special Children's Fitness and Karate Program (See Children's Karate).
Parents enrolling their children in karate classes should look for a school with an open atmosphere, which we here at AFMA provide. Parents are able and encouraged to watch their children’s classes. Our qualified instructors will be trained to encourage and give positive reinforcement and assist in increasing self-esteem and confidence. Since children and adults learn at a different pace, we at AFMA teach children at their pace to give them the best chance to learn and understand what they are being taught. But parents are welcome to be more involved and may join in and get started with karate or with a general AFMA-Fitness class.
It is important to mention, AFMA is about a positive atmosphere and fun when learning fitness and martial arts. At no time is it to be misused as a form of aggression or provocation. Any misuse will not be tolerated.
We at AFMA teach Traditional Shotokan Karate based on Gichin Funakoshi and Masatoshi Nakayama (JKA).
Our Karate Training Program is based on elements of Kihon (Basics), Kumite (Partner Training and Points Fighting) and Kata (Pattern work).
We also teach Self-defence techniques which are also related to Jujitsu and Aikido principles.
AFMA is involved in sport Karate competitions on a local, state and national level through our State body (QKA) and the Australian Karate Federation (AKF-Inc.), which our club is associated with.
We have a recognised Grading Curriculum for our students who are grading from White Belt to Black Belt and higher.
Our Karate Training incorporates also elements from other Karate styles such as Jujitsu, Shitoryu and Gojoryu.
What we can do for you in Karate:
- Cardiovascular fitness.
- Enhanced coordination.
- Flexibility and power.
- Guide you from beginner through to your 1st Dan Black Belt and beyond.
- Give you an understanding on the cultural awareness and philosophies of Karate.
- Teach you Karate as an art for personal growth, as self-defence and as a sport.
- Train for and participate in Karate Tournaments on a State and National Level.
- Encouraging it as an interactive and social sport.
