Welcome to Kassis Karate Academy, traditionally and intertnationally known by our Japanese name SHITORYU KARATE-DO AUSTRALIA SHITOKAI - recognised as one of Australia's leading karate schools based in the north, north-eastern region of Melbourne Victoria. We are experts in teaching people authentic, quality karate.
If you are a traditionalist, a sports enthusiast, or simply a parent wanting your child to attain fundamental life skills, we can help you. We are extremely passionate about helping people learn karate and we love empowering our valued members to be the best they can be. Every day we inspire children and adults of all ages through karate in Melbourne.
If you are a traditionalist, a sports enthusiast, or simply a parent wanting your child to attain fundamental life skills, we can help you. We are extremely passionate about helping people learn karate and we love empowering our valued members to be the best they can be. Every day we inspire children and adults of all ages through karate in Melbourne.
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Kassis Karate Academy Shitoryu Karate-Do Australia Shitokai has operated for the last 30 years providing martial arts classes to people of all ages. Our classes offer an essential balance between traditional teachings of ancient techniques that date back hundreds of years, and the most up to date modern methods.
Now more than ever it's an important time to focus on keeping healthy and active. And a healthy body promotes a healthy mind. So to meet community needs for more online options, we're bringing live karate classes straight to your lounge room. We know that you trust us to continue to provide quality tuition, and we thank you for the opportunity to keep servicing you.
It is not recorded how far back the unique crest of the Mabuni family has its origins but it is known to date back more than five centuries, and it carries the history of the family's famous samurai ancestors that ruled the old Ryukyu Period. Kenwa Mabuni was a 17th generation descendant of one of the most famous and bravest warriors of that kingdom - Kenyo Oshiro.
The style we teach and practice at the Academy is called Shitoryu. It is a prolific Japanese style that is practiced by several millions of people worldwide. In the late 1800's a fighting system known as Tode or Okinawan Te (known today as Karate), was practiced freely around the three provinces of Okinawa: Shuri, Naha and Tomari.
8th Dan Black Belt Instructor Con Kassis is the program director and head of the Academy. His Dan grade and also Master Degree (Shihan) are issued and certified in Japan by the late Grand Master Kenei Mabuni. Sensei Con has traveled to Japan more than 40 times in his career to learn the art and secrets of Shitoryu Karate-Do, the traditional style of karate devised by founder Kenwa Mabuni - one of the greatest masters in karate history.
Reviews (16)
Fran Autolitano
Oct 27, 2021
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Art Echo - Let'S. Dance
Mar 08, 2021
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Abolfida S.
Feb 27, 2021
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A great Academy to start with. The people there are nice and very welcoming.
Sensei Rosanna is an amazing and wonderful person. She's very passionate about supporting students achieve their goals. The Academy teaches and promotes respect, manners, discipline, courage and patience. I highly and strongly recommend it to families striving to strengthen their children's self confidence and trust. Kids will love and enjoy learning lifelong skills that will benefit them in the long term. They will be able to stand up for themselves. In addition, the place is nice, quite and well presented. It is a great
Sensei Rosanna is an amazing and wonderful person. She's very passionate about supporting students achieve their goals. The Academy teaches and promotes respect, manners, discipline, courage and patience. I highly and strongly recommend it to families striving to strengthen their children's self confidence and trust. Kids will love and enjoy learning lifelong skills that will benefit them in the long term. They will be able to stand up for themselves. In addition, the place is nice, quite and well presented. It is a great
Susana Scalia
Jan 13, 2021
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Edelweiss Perez
Aug 05, 2020
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Imelda Yalcin
Jul 02, 2020
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Linda Cross
Jun 27, 2020
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Armend Mollabeqiri
Jun 24, 2020
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My daughter's were at another club and about to quit karate, they found it boring and routine, I suggested they take a class with Rosanna. Since then they have found a new love of the sport, the Instructors are very professional and experienced, they take time with each individual student no matter what level they are at and guide them in the most… professional and polite manner. Con and Rosanna have helped my daughter's gain confidence and discipline, they have helped them open up and get out of their shells. The training is never pressured or uncomfortable, they take the students along
Sandra Withers
Jun 23, 2020
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Christo Viljoen
Jun 05, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
The instructors at Kassis really love what they do. As a result the training is of an really high standard. Combine this with the fact that they really care for the kids, and you have the best Karate club in Melbourne. Our kids really love Kassis Karate Academy.
The instructors at Kassis really love what they do. As a result the training is of an really high standard. Combine this with the fact that they really care for the kids, and you have the best Karate club in Melbourne. Our kids really love Kassis Karate Academy.
Nayomi Marie
Aug 16, 2019
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Great experience for my son. Really good teachers, great with kids, great techniques, nice an small area for the parents very comfortable. Just a great place to be especially after a long day an you just wanna relax an watch your child. Highly recommend for ppl that like a small crowd and want there kids to learn karate in a relaxed and calm place where they get the attention they need.🙂
Liz Varga
Feb 26, 2019
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Kylie Greig
Dec 30, 2018
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Bhagya Ranatunga
Oct 03, 2018
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Paul Filbey
Jul 20, 2017
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In late February 2017 my children aged 6 & 11 decided to try karate, and we were referred to Kassis Karate by friends. I visited their website, where they had two different introductory offers, and signed both children up the offer of five (5) lessons and a gi (uniform) for only $29. I was contacted by Rosanna KASSIS who welcomed us to Kassis Karate, and also by Neville who is the senior instructor at the local dojo in Riddells Creek. On Tuesday 28 February 2017 the kids attended their first training session at Riddells Creek.. They both had the time of their life, and the instruction and assistance
Red Door
Jun 28, 2016
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Moved my kids here in March 2016. Have found Kassis Karate Academy to be fantastic. My kids were ready to give up on Karate but since we moved here they love coming and are progressing really well. Each and every child is noticed and praised the parents are lovely and the environment is just fantastic. Great instructors!
