1-on-1 with Nick Sensei
Private karate and street defence lessons
One-on-one Gojuryu Karate with a 4th Dan Sensei, built around your goals: street defence, a head start for beginners, or polishing your kata before a grading.
- 1-hour lessons
- Ages 10 and up
- Central Gold Coast
What we can work on
Your lesson, your goals
Every private lesson is planned around you. Tell Nick what you want to get out of it.
Street defence
Escapes from grabs and holds, close-range strikes, locks and awareness, focused entirely on you.
Street defenceIntro to Gojuryu
Ideal for beginners from 10, men and women. Learn the basics one-on-one before you join group classes.
Kata
Detailed coaching on Gojuryu kata, whether you're preparing for a grading or refining your technique.
Kihon (basics)
Stances, strikes, blocks and kicks, corrected in detail.
Sparring
Controlled partner work to sharpen your timing, distance and reactions.
Fits your schedule
Can't make our class times? Arrange a lesson time that works for you.
How it works
Booking a private lesson
- 1
Get in touch
Tell Nick what you'd like to work on, your experience, and when you're free.
- 2
Choose a time and place
Lessons run at a location of your choice in the central Gold Coast.
- 3
Train one-on-one
Each lesson is one hour with Nick Sensei, at your pace.
- 4
Keep going
Book more lessons, or join our group classes with a $40 Starter Pack.
Your instructor
Learn from a 4th Dan Sensei
Nick Sensei holds Yondan (4th Dan) in both the Japan Karate Federation Gojukai and Gojuryu Seiwakai, and has been teaching for over 15 years.
- JKF Gojukai Yondan grading at Edion Arena, Osaka (2023)
- 5th place, Kata Finals, All Japan JKF Gojukai Championships, Akita (2018)
- Kata finalist, All Japan JKF Gojukai Championships, Sendai (2014)
A security professional with regular use-of-force training, he brings real-world judgement to every street defence lesson.
Questions
Private lesson questions
One hour.
Anyone from 10 years old, male or female, whether you're a complete beginner or already training with us.
At a location of your choice in the central Gold Coast. Let Nick know what suits you when you get in touch.
Club members pay a lower rate than non-members. Ask Nick for current prices when you get in touch.
Yes. You can start with private lessons and then join our Teens & Adults classes. The $40 Starter Pack is the easiest way in.
Get started
Ask about a private lesson
Leave your details and Nick Sensei will get back to you with times and prices.
Tell us your goals
What would you like to work on, and when are you free? 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