Carey's Martial Arts

Shotokan Karate Coalition – Tradition, Discipline & Community

🥋 Welcome to the Dojo

You are now part of an authentic Shotokan Karate-Do organisation, proudly affiliated with the Japan Karate Association and Carey’s Martial Arts. To truly grow in skill and spirit, we recommend training at least twice a week. Remember, the heart of karate lies in building character, not just technique. Most of all—enjoy your training journey!

⭐ Our Classes

• Beginners – A gentle start for newcomers

• Juniors – Fun, structured sessions for kids

• Seniors – Advanced practice for experienced students

• Special Training – Focused sessions for competition and grading

📖 A Living History

Karate’s story began over 500 years ago in Okinawa under King Shohashi. When weapons were banned centuries later, karate evolved into a unique art of unarmed self-defence. In 1922, Master Funakoshi Giichin introduced karate-do to Japan, inspiring audiences with his emphasis on values like courage, courtesy, integrity, humility, and self-control. His teachings helped karate gain popularity across Japan, especially among university students.

🌍 Global Legacy

Master Funakoshi was not only a martial arts genius but also a gifted writer, leaving behind key texts that shaped karate-do. In 1949, the Japan Karate Association was founded with him as Chief Instructor. Under his guidance, karate grew into a respected international discipline, celebrated as the martial art of the “True Gentleman.”

Shotokan Karate Coalition – where families, students, and communities grow stronger together through discipline, respect, and tradition.