Welcome to OKUKAN Karate Melbourne

Welcome to OKUKAN Karate Melbourne


OKUKAN is a full-time martial arts karate school in Melbourne.

Join our spirited karate classes today.

Join our Spirited Karate Classes Today

Meet the Teacher and Dojo Founder, Sensei Sandra Contreras.

Sensei Sandra is a pupil of Master Shoko Sato (Hanshi, President of the Pan-American Shitoryu Karate Federation) and Master Genzo Iwata (Hanshi, President of the World Shitoryu Karate Federation).
Teaching technical and authentic Shitoryu Karate-do. With experience teaching in higher education and a gift for teaching children, Sensei is an inspired and genuine teacher.
Karate is Sensei’s lifelong dedication.

Our Beginner Classes:

Adult Karate Classes

Adult Karate Classes

Our adult karate classes cater to beginners and experienced practitioners.
Youth Karate Classes

Youth Karate Classes

Karate classes for pre-teen and teens, from 10 years. This group learns quickly!
Kids Karate Classes

Kids Karate Classes

Our entry level karate classes for primary school children. High quality basics!

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Enrolments are always open

Our mainstream karate school closely adheres to global style-guides provided by our international headquarters, Shitokai-WSKF, led by Kaicho Genzo Iwata (Hanshi).
OKUKAN has affiliation to the World Karate Federation via its Australian representative, the Australian Karate Federation (AKF).
OKUKAN gives students a chance at learning the very best of karate in Australia.

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“Okukan dojo is the best. Sensai Sandra is highly technical, giving, firm but also fun with the children. I am very impressed with her dojo and teaching style. I cannot recommend Sensai Sandra enough.”

OKUKAN Karate Parent
22 June, 2023
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"My son is a student at OKUKAN. The school is warm, welcoming and supportive. Sensei Sandra is firm but kind towards the children, which is exactly what you want."

Adam, OKUKAN Karate Parent
17 Feb 2021
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Excellent karate club. The children are challenged but not pushed. Quality teaching by a Sensei that is both a great teacher and practitioner.

Mark, OKUKAN Karate Parent
20 April 2018
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"So glad my daughter and I enrolled with Okukan. Sensei Sandra imparts her deep knowledge of karate in a friendly, respectful and supportive manner. She has a great rapport with her younger students, and the ever growing group of adult students, many of whom have never practiced martial arts before learn quickly. Fantastic karate school!"

John, OKUKAN Karate Student & Parent
31 Ocrtober 2018
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"I can't speak highly enough of this wonderful Dojo and the balance created by Sensai Sandra, Meg and the students. My daughter loves it and has developed so much strength, respect, dedication, and self-belief under Sensai's guidance. I'd give it 6 stars if I could!"

Matt, OKUKAN Karate Parent
2 February 2023
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Martial Arts Karate near Melbourne

Martial Arts Karate near Coburg and Brunswick

The many benefits of karate as a martial art

The Joy of Accomplishment

As students learn, remember, and practice new skills, they enjoy being able to recall and expand on their knowledge. Progressing through their belts brings a priceless joy in accomplishment.

Mental & Moral Development

Karate develops good character, teaches non violence, and gives students the ability to think clearly and to take decisive actions. Karate builds resilience and promote respect between all people.

Confidence, Resilience & Internal Strength

Karate builds confidence and a deep sense of internal strength. As students progress, they gain heightened control of their bodies and emotions, resulting in more self-confidence in everyday situations.

Coordination, Balance, Vision

Karate training places a strong focus on improving balance and coordination. By practicing a series of complex movements, students enhance their spatial awareness, posture, footwork, agility and coordination.

Stress Reduction

Everybody needs healthy ways to cope with stress, children included. Karate provides the rigorous physical training needed to rid anxiety. Muscle building, sweat and mind body connection is a natural antidote!

Muscle Strength & Flexibility

Karate is well-known for its intense training routines that include a variety of striking, kicking and blocking techniques. Students improve their strength and flexibility with our full-body exercises, for a balanced body.

Heart and Authenticity

The values of dignity, respect, tradition and kindness are at the heart of karate. Students learn these values early on, alongside dojo etiquette, within the social structures of the dojo.

Alertness & Control

Karate improves alertness, breathing and emotional control (controlling emotions such as fear, anger). It helps students remain calm in stressful situations and boosts the ability to respond appropriately.

Concentration and Discipline

Karate demands a high level of concentration and discipline. Students are required to learn and perform complex forms (katas) with precise techniques, boosting focus, attention span, and levels of self-control.
Karate Classes in Melbourne

Contact Us for

Karate Classes in Melbourne

0490 112 360

Join our full-time private karate school in the heart of Melbourne.



Our local karate classes in Melbourne are close to Fitzroy, Brunswick, Pascoe Vale, Glenroy, Preston, Reservoir, Thornbury and Northcote.

OUR ADDRESS: 9 Hunt St, Coburg VIC 3058
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 8:30pm; Saturday 7:00am to 5:00pm, Sunday Closed. AEST.
Get to us by car, tram or trainFREE ONSITE PARKING. Our training facilities are surrounded by free parking, a few steps from Sydney Road tram line and a short walk from the Coburg train station, makes for an extremely convenient location. We’re a few steps from supermarkets, coffee and the Coburg library too.
Get to us by bikeEASY BY BIKE. We are easy to get to on bike! We’re close to the local Upfield Shared Path, stretching from Princes Park through Brunswick and Coburg, to Box Forest Road in Fawkner. Ride to us.

 Our karate school is served by public transport and is connected to safe cycle paths to help reduce CO2 emissions.

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OKUKAN Karate Melbourne

Full-time karate school in Melbourne. Teaching technical Shitoryu / Shitokai all year round

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