About
Isshogai Do Kai Karate Do is a combination of Karate, Kick Boxing, Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu and is a form of mixed martial arts. Isshogai Karate has been operating karate classes and private mixed martial arts lessons on the Central Coast since 1998. Isshogai means ‘for life’ in Japanese which emphasizes the meaning of martial arts and need for ’self defence’. Isshogai karate /martial arts Do is a modern style of combined martial arts styles used to gain not only self defence but also self confidence, self discipline, mind and body co-ordination, self esteem, strength and personal fitness. Founder and chief instructor shihan Mick Barrett is a 6th dan black belt and qualified martial arts instructor registered with and meeting the strict guidelines of the MAIA (Martial Arts industries Australia). Isshogai is a street form of martial arts and we train in the disarmament of weapons as well as learning how to go about stopping your attacker. We also offer a mobile service where by we bring all of our equipment to you – for both private and group bookings. Enquiries are always welcome.