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Holsworthy is a young suburb full of families who already value discipline and structure — karate speaks the same language.
Holsworthy is one of the younger suburbs in our catchment, with a strong military community and a lot of households raising small kids. Discipline, respect and consistency are already part of the fabric here, which is exactly what traditional karate is built on. We are a full-time Chito-Ryu dojo in Peakhurst, about 16 km away, and a number of Holsworthy families already train with us each week.
Close to Home
Holsworthy to our Peakhurst dojo is roughly 16 km, about a 20-minute drive by road for most of the day. It is an easy run to fold into a weekly routine around a weekday evening or a Saturday class. Classes run Monday through Saturday, so families can pick a time that holds up around school, work and shift patterns. The dojo is also a short walk from Mortdale Station if anyone would rather take the train.
Trusted Local Dojo
7th Dan Black Belt Head Instructor (Kyoshi Michael Noonan)
40+ years of martial arts experience
Purpose-built full-time dojo in Peakhurst
Internationally recognised training standards
Parent-Focused Benefits
No Experience Needed
Most kids who come to us from around Holsworthy have never set foot in a dojo, and plenty of the adults haven't either — that is the norm on a first visit, not the exception. Nothing needs buying beforehand: no uniform, no gear, just something comfortable to move in. Our senior instructor team takes new starters every week and settles each one in at the right level, so a first class never feels like being dropped into the deep end.
Training Programs
Three programs built around age and where each person is at — not one class with a different name on it. Everyone trains at the right level, with the right focus.
4-7
A fun and structured introduction to karate that helps younger children build coordination, focus, balance, confidence, and listening skills.
Classes run Monday–Thursday evenings + Saturday mornings
8-12 years old
Structured karate classes for kids aged 8–12 that build confidence, focus, discipline, and real self-defense skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Classes run Monday–Thursday evenings + Saturday mornings
13 years old and above
Structured classes for teens and adults who want practical martial arts training, improved fitness, greater confidence, and long-term growth.
Classes run Monday–Thursday evenings + Saturday mornings
Flexible Scheduling
Classes run on weekday evenings and across Saturday, which gives Holsworthy families room to work training around school, the commute, and the kind of shift and posting schedules common in a defence community.
Ready to Start?
Most enquiries from Holsworthy are parents of young kids after structure and a steady routine, though we also see teenagers and adults starting from scratch. Whichever fits your household, the first class is a normal class, not a sales pitch — your child takes part or watches, you see how the floor actually runs, and you decide from there. When it suits you, submit the free trial form and bring them down to have a look.
Common questions from families and adults looking for karate training near Holsworthy.
It travels better than most activities. Chito-Ryu is a recognised traditional style with a standard curriculum, so the grades and gradings carry weight beyond just our dojo. While your family is in the Holsworthy area you get a consistent routine and clear progress, and the discipline a child builds with us stays with them wherever they end up. Belts are earned to a published standard, not to a local one.
Our Little Champions program takes children from age 4, focusing on coordination, listening, and confidence through age-appropriate activities. From there they move into Kids Karate for ages 8 to 12, then a dedicated teen program from 13. Given how many young families there are in Holsworthy, the 4 to 7 group is a common starting point and is built specifically for that age.
It is genuinely about discipline, and that is the part most Holsworthy parents are actually after. Children learn to listen, to wait their turn, to bow on and off the mat, and to work towards a standard rather than just burn off energy. The fitness is real, but it comes wrapped in respect and self-control — which is what tends to show up at home and at school, not just in class.
Both. We run dedicated programs for kids, teens and adults, so a parent and child can each train at the right level, sometimes on the same night. And parents are welcome to watch any class, any time — there are no closed-door sessions with kids here, which matters to a lot of families weighing up a first visit.