Training
at Chikara Budo
Students are often surprised that they can have fun while getting a tough workout. We are proud that we can provide one of the few activities for whole families to participate in together
Karate fundamentals based on shotokan and goju ryu styles will train you in basic techniques, advanced techniques, kata, bunkai (practical applications) and kumite (non-contact sparring). Also covered are introductory jujitsu techniques including break falls, basic throws and basic locks
Students are encouraged to arrive at their class 15 minutes early to warm up before training begins
Training times and locations
Try the Chikara Budo Club calendar to view important club dates or add them to your own Google calendar.
West Beach Dojo
View Larger MapThe West Beach dojo is located at the West Beach Primary School, 3 Woodhead street West Beach
- Monday junior focus class
- Training time is 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- This class caters for 6 to 13 year olds who are blue belts or below
- Monday family focus class
- Training time is 7:30pm to 9:00pm
- Thursday junior focus class
- Training time is 6:30pm to 7:30pm
- This class caters for 6 to 13 year olds who are blue belts or below
- Thursday family focus class
- Training time is 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Belair Dojo
View Larger MapThe Belair dojo is located at the Belair Community Hall, Burnell Drive Belair
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Wednesday family focus class
- Training time is 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Instructors
Chikara Budo Sensei level instructors have at least 10 years martial arts experience and have achieved at least Nidan (2nd)level black belt. All instructors are required to have a valid senior first aid certificate and to have a valid police check. Sempai (assistant) level instructors are supervised by a Sensei in classes.
Shihan Tracy is the Chikara Budo senior instructor. Tracy graded early this year with the International Budo Federation to Godan (5th level black belt) which carries the title of Shihan. With over 18 years karate experience which was mostly spent in karate training with the Go Kan Ryu karate club. Tracy also helped setup Yu Ki Do and was the elected secretary of the Australian Martial Arts Association (AMAA) from 2003 to 2005. She has also trained with Aiki Budo.
Sensei Damien graded to Sandan in December 2007 and has over 19 years martial arts experience. Most of this (over 10 years) was karate training with the Go Kan Ryu karate club. He then helped to setup a smaller karate club - Yu Ki Do before creating Chikara Budo with Tracy sensei. Damien has also trained with Aiki Budo and been a committee member of the AMAA.
Sensei Dominic graded to Nidan in December 2007. Dominic has been a long time student of Shihan Tracy and Sensei Damien for well over 10 years and has shown the maturity, dedication and requisite skill required to be an instructor for Chikara Budo. As is usual with Chikara Budo training philosophy Dominic has broadened his martial arts with involvement in various seminars and cross training sessions with other martial art organisations.