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Teens & Adults · Gold Coast
Gojuryu Karate for adults and teens
It's never too late to start. Nick Sensei took his first class at 43 and is now a 4th Dan. Get fitter, learn real street defence and work towards your black belt in a traditional Okinawan style.
- No experience needed
- Train alongside your kids
- Clear Island Waters & Pimpama
Inside a class
What adult training looks like
Every Teens & Adults class mixes fitness, technique and practical self-defence, for beginners and black belts alike.
Fitness & flexibility
Each class starts with cardio, strength and stretching, so you get fitter without the gym grind.
Kihon (basics)
Stances, punches, blocks and kicks, drilled until they're second nature.
Kata
Learn Gojuryu's 12 core kata, from Gekisai Dai Ichi to Suparinpei, and what each move is for.
Controlled sparring
Pre-arranged, sticky-hand and free sparring, always controlled, starting after your Yellow Belt grading.
Gradings
Clear goals as you progress through the coloured belts. Grading fees include your certificate and new belt.
Never too late
Nick started at 43. You can too.
Nick Sensei's first karate class was a shared adventure with his six-year-old daughter, Brooke. He was 43, after years on the Sydney pub rock circuit, and ready for a healthier life. Within a couple of months he'd quit smoking for good.
Today he holds 4th Dan in both JKF Gojukai and Gojuryu Seiwakai. All three of his daughters trained for years too, and Brooke earned her black belt in Year 12.
Adult beginners learn at their own pace. Nobody spars until after their Yellow Belt grading, and an instructor is always on hand.
Why adults train with us
Fitness, confidence and a goal to chase
Fitness
FamilyTrain as a family
Parents, teens and kids can all train at Goshukan, with family discounts on weekly fees. At Pimpama on Saturdays, the kids' class runs right before Teens & Adults.
Karate in Pimpama
Black beltWork towards black belt
Senior grades train together in the Brown & Black Belts class on Thursday nights at Clear Island Waters.
Timetable
Adult class times
Five sessions a week across two Gold Coast dojos. Arrive 10 minutes early for your first class.
Monday
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Teens & Adults (10+)
Clear Island Waters
Tuesday
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Teens & Adults (9+)
Pimpama Sports Hub
Thursday
6:15 – 7:15 pm
Teens & Adults (10+)
Clear Island Waters
7:15 – 8:15 pm
Brown & Black Belts
Clear Island Waters
Saturday
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Teens & Adults (9+)
Pimpama Sports Hub
Clear Island Waters
Casey Hall, St Vincent's School 22 Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226
Get directionsTeens & Adults
Training at Goshukan
New student offer
4 classes + a free uniform for $40
The easiest way to see if Gojuryu Karate is for you. After that, weekly fees are paid by direct debit, with family discounts.
- 4 classes for complete beginners
- Free karate uniform (gi) included
- Half-price club registration if you join before your 4th lesson
Questions
Adult beginner questions
No. Nick Sensei started at 43 and went on to earn his 4th Dan. You learn at your own pace, and an instructor is always there to help.
Yes. Fitness comes from training, not before it. Beginners learn the basics with an assistant instructor, then join the rest of the class.
Not straight away. Sparring starts after your Yellow Belt grading, and it's no-contact or semi-contact (no contact to the head) depending on your preference and conditioning.
Yes. Teens & Adults classes are for ages 10 and up (9 and up at Pimpama), so parents and teens can train side by side, with family discounts on weekly fees.
Start with the $40 Starter Pack: 4 classes and a free uniform. After that, choose Silver (1 class a week) or Gold (unlimited classes), paid weekly by direct debit. Current fees are on our home page.
Get started
Book your Starter Pack
Leave your details and Nick Sensei will get back to you to book your first class.
Start your karate journey
Tell us who'll be training, their age, and which dojo suits you best. Prefer to talk? Call or text Nick.
- Phone
- HoursMon & Thu evenings · Clear Island Waters Tue evenings & Sat mornings · Pimpama
- AddressClear Island Waters & Pimpama Sports Hub, Gold Coast