Cannington Karate Club – Authentic Martial Arts Near me.
Welcome to GSK Cannington Karate Club, your local dojo for high-quality karate classes Cannington families trust. We teach traditional Shotokan karate Perth students love, offering programs for children, teens, adults, beginners and families. Whether you’re searching for kids karate Cannington, martial arts Cannington, or a supportive karate class near me adults, our Cannington dojo at the Leisureplex is the perfect place to start your journey.
5 Classes for $35 - Uniform included - Introductory offer only. For kids 4 to 7 years and adults 13 years +
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Why Our Karate Will Change Your Life
1. You can train anytime with our online curriculum, (24/7 access)
At GSK, our priority is to help you and/or your child successfully achieve your next belt, whether it’s yellow belt or black belt. We provide online training videos tailored for each belt level. This means you can train 24/7, anywhere, anytime when it suits you. And if you miss a class, you can catch up with what you missed and keep progressing through our karate classes Perth system.
2. Train with a club that teaches real, traditional karate
There is way more to karate than most people realise. At GSK, we follow authentic Japanese training principles. Our comprehensive, exclusive books and detailed curriculum show you exactly why, what, when and how to move to maximise your body’s efficiency and power. You’ll learn how to breathe, think and focus — everything required for Japanese karate Perth students who want real skill and precision.
3. Kids build confidence through success, not pressure
Building confidence is about building success on success. Our aim is for you and/or your child to be successful no matter what road you take. Parents looking for kids martial arts Perth love that we build confidence step-by-step. Every achievement reinforces focus, discipline and resilience. For families searching for kids martial arts Cannington, our dojo offers safe, structured, positive learning — whether children are competitive or simply want to grow.
4. Become part of a big worldwide organisation (WSKF Japan)
Being part of a large organisation has major benefits. You get to make friends all over the world, travel to Japan (post-covid), and train with amazing like-minded people from many countries. The best part is the depth of knowledge you gain from training with traditional masters as well as international champions through World Shotokan Karate-do Federation – Japan.
5. Your belt is recognised in over 100 countries
Each rank/belt you receive is recognised in over 100 countries. This is important because if you are part of a big organisation, your belt will be recognised if you travel or move overseas. If you are not with an organisation, your belt may not be recognised and you may have to start again. With GSK and WSKF, your Shotokan karate Perth rank is respected worldwide.
6. We take you and your child’s safety very seriously
All good karate and martial arts clubs are required to have their instructors complete a government-certified coaching course every few years, hold Working With Children approvals and be First Aid certified. All our black belt instructors meet these standards. This is essential for a professional martial art club and especially important for families seeking safe kids karate Cannington classes.
7. Why the ‘hard road’ is actually the ‘easier road’
Many kids and adults don’t realise that taking the harder road now is actually the easier and quicker road in the long run. At GSK, we work hard to instil this thinking in our students. This is why successful karate students are often very successful in many other areas of their lives; it develops a strong work ethic and long-term mindset. This applies across our karate for kids Perth and adult programs.
8. We work on improving you in more ways than one!
Karate is really about long-term self-perfection. It’s about continually trying to become a better person, not just physically in your training but also in your thinking, behaviour and how you treat yourself and others. Students improve posture, balance, strength, focus, awareness and resilience. You will enjoy many of the good aspects of Japanese culture in our club that are commonplace in Japan, making GSK one of the most respected martial arts classes Perth options for families and adults.
Cannington Leisureplex
Training Times:
Cannington Leasureplex – Thursdays ( up stairs above the library) and Saturdays down stairs in the main gym.
First classes for 2026: Thursday 8 January.
Thursdays
- 4 pm – 5 pm – Little Tigers training (4 to 7 years). Function rooms 1 and 2. (Perfect for families searching for kids martial arts Cannington.)
- 5 pm – 6 pm – Juniors Beginners training (8 to 12 years). Function room 1.
- 5 pm – 6 pm – Adults Beginner (with Kids) training for parents of Little Tigers and Juniors who wish to start with their children at the same time their children are training. Adults in this class can train separately or with their children. Meeting rooms 1 and 2.
- 6 pm – 7 pm – Adults Beginner (without Kids) training (adults only class) a separate class to the Little Tigers class (13+ years). Meeting rooms 1 and 2.
- 6 pm – 7 pm – Junior Intermediates training (8 to 12 years). Function room 1.
- 7 pm – 8.30 pm – Advanced training (Brown and Black belts) and Adult Intermediates training (13+ years). Function rooms 1 and 2.
Saturdays
- 12 pm – 1 pm – Little Tigers training (4 to 7 years) Competition training (by invitation). Gym area, court 1, opposite reception area.
- 12 pm – 1 pm – Beginner Adults training (for parents of Little Tigers and Juniors who wish to start with their children). Adults in this class can train separately or with their children. In Gym area.
- 1 pm – 2 pm – Juniors Beginner and Intermediate (8 to 12 years). In Gym area.
- 1 pm – 2 pm – Beginner Adults (with Kids) training (for parents of Little Tigers and Juniors who wish to start with their children). Adults in this class can train separately or with their children. In Gym area.
- 2 pm – 3.30 pm – Beginner and Intermediate Adults training (adults only class) this class is separate to the Little Tigers class (13+ years). In Gym area.
- 2 pm – 3.30 pm – Advanced training – Brown and Black belts (13+ years). In Gym area.
Holiday Schedule
- Public Holidays:No training
- School Holidays: Training is continuous throughout the year except over the New Year break for 3 weeks.
Cannington Location:
Cannington Leisureplex, corner Wharf and Sevenoaks Streets. Court No. 1, 233 Sevenoaks Street, Cannington, WA, 6107
Join Today – Your first class is FREE
If you’re searching for karate classes Perth, self defence classes Perth, or reliable martial arts Cannington programs for your family, we’d love to welcome you. Members of our club can train up to 5 times a week if they choose and pay no extra.
To enrol, call 9444 3737 or just come along for your free trial class.
Outside of the Cannington Club
Cannington Karate – Martial Arts is one of 5 GSK clubs in Western Australia. Ask about how you can train at our other clubs for free!
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A member of The World Shotokan Karate-do Federation – Japan.