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Shinja-Kai Karate Oakbank is a well-established martial arts club located in Oakbank, South Australia. Founded in 1992 by Terry Warke, a 6th Dan black belt, the club is led by principal instructors Deidre Warke (4th Dan) and John White (4th Dan).
The club prides itself on offering a training environment that is family-oriented and friendly, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Their classes are structured in a way that encourages family participation, allowing younger members to have role models to look up to.
The minimum age to start training at Shinja-Kai Karate Oakbank is 8 years old. They have a diverse range of training programmes that cover various aspects of martial arts.
1. Basics: Punches, kicks, blocks, and stances.
2. Kata or Forms: Choreographed movements that incorporate the basic techniques.
3. Sparring: Touch contact sparring at lower levels, gradually progressing to higher levels as skill levels increase.
4. Self Defence: Techniques against unarmed and armed attackers.
5. Throws, Rolls, and Breakfalls: Essential techniques for self-defence and sparring.
6. Joint Locking and Choking Techniques: Effective techniques for quickly controlling an attacker.
Offering a well-rounded training experience, Shinja-Kai Karate Oakbank ensures that its students develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of karate. Classes are held at Woodside Institute Hall on Monday evenings at 6:30pm.
The club also offers the first lesson free to new students. Training fees are structured to encourage families to train together, with a discounted rate for additional family members. The annual membership fee is $50 per person or $80 for a family of two, and $100 for a family of three or more.
For more information or to join Shinja-Kai Karate Oakbank, individuals can contact Sensei John White at 8398 0055 during business hours or email shinjakaikarate@gmail. Com. The club also has a social media presence, and individuals are encouraged to like and share their page on Facebook.
