Shitoryu Shukokai Union
There are regular local, national & international training seminars & special events you can be invited to.
Our certificates are recognised internationally.
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our Coaching approach
SKILL
The ability to control the techniques used in our training programs, firstly aiming 1 inch away towards the target location to develop self control. Through enough repetitions, building balance, strength, flexibility, stamina, quickness & timing we develop better abilities through skill.
KNOWLEDGE
The ability to understand what the martial dialogues used in training are, techniques & their names are used for & to know when to use them. Through attending classes regularly, each students own practice themselves, training in the Dojo & the many opportunities nearby & abroad we cultivate a martial mind of knowledge.
ATTITUDE
If the mind set is in harmony then wellness & an increasing awareness of themselves will move the student forwards in their training. When listening, discussing, contributing your thoughts & willing to shape yourself into an independent martial artist we can create together a social & fun atmosphere to be in.
CULTURE
Here our core values of fun, integrity & teamwork are underpinned by the practice & participation in martial culture, in particular the Karate classes through the Japanese cultural traditions & language. We are an Australian Club that has Dojo culture throughout the training, discussions & values of our Club. So if you want to take your training nearby or abroad you’ll be ready to step into doing the same thing there.
Stephen Castle (Steve)
Chief Instructor
Training since 1992
Leadership, attitude & discipline have been my upbringing through training since 1992 in self-defence & martial arts where I took up a Teaching role since 2007 & still Teach to this day.
I started Personal Training in 2011 where health & fitness became a way of life for me, I've had the honour of training hundreds of people particularly in weight loss, who may weigh between 100kg-300kg.
I’ve worked in the security industry in a wide variety of events, shopping centres & control room in VIC & NSW.
Grant Oaklands (Mr GO)
Senior Coach
Training since 1978
Having been brought up with boxing Grant commenced learning Taekwondo in 1978. In 1985 he took up wrestling and over the following years studied martial arts in Korea, England, Italy and Turkey.
Over a lifelong journey while continuing with boxing, wrestling and Taekwondo Grant has also trained in Hapkido, kick-boxing, grappling and weaponry.
As a competitor and coach he has won medals at local, national and international tournaments.
In 1984 he commenced teaching martial arts and was promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt in 1994.
