About us
Founded in November 1992
Training on the west coast of Australia
from Secret Harbour to Rockingham
Current financial member of: Australian Karate Federation
(AKF) and the Australian Federation of Traditional Karate
(AFTK).
Contact me on mobile: 0412 601 889
This is the official website of CSKA
Definitions
- Senior Instructor (Sensei/Renshi) -
Dojo Instructor appointed by the Chief Instructor, minimum
level of Nidan. (Senior Instructors may nominate
Instructors to Senior level)
- Instructor (Sensei/Tashi) - Dojo
Instructor
- Senior Student (Senpai) - Level
recognised by Chief Instructor
Titles
Chief Instructor - Kyoshi (Expert Instructor)
Senior Instructor - Renshi (Polished Expert)
Instructor - Tashi (Expert)
Senior Student - Senpai (Senior)
Why train at CSKA?
Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia has earned a reputation
since 1992 for teaching a high standard of Shotokan karate.
Chief Instructor Chris Hoath is the head of the non-profit
organization assisted by experienced Senior Instructor Judy
Hoath.
Our instructors are highly qualified in their sport and have
gained State and National government accreditation. CSKA
is an Associate member of the Australian Karate Federation
(AKF) Western Australia Branch and is also a member of the
Australian Federation of Traditional Karate (AFTK). Both
associations (and their members) are highly respected karate
organisations within Australia. The Australian Karate
Federation is recognized by the Ministry of Sport &
Recreation and the Australian Sports Commission.
CSKA promotes ‘Health and Fitness’
Fitness
Karate is a great activity, suitable for all ages and provides
both aerobic and anaerobic benefits. Karate is for the whole
body, utilizing a wide range of movements which can be used
for self-defense.
Health
Build a strong body and mind. Karate will improve your
balance, posture, coordination and timing.
Fun Activity
Karate is a great activity to interact with others and build a
strong sense of belonging and friendship. Coastal
Shotokan Karate Australia is a family orientated organization.
Tradition
Coastal Shotokan Karate Australia teaches traditional Japanese
karate as taught by Kanazawa Kancho of Shotokan Karate
International Federation. CSKA gradings are nationally
recognized and conducted by fully qualified instructors.
Sport
Enjoy competition and pursue the rewards of participation. We
teach sport karate to those interested and coach and prepare
its students for State and National competitions.
Self-defense
Learn effective self defense techniques and enjoy the self
confidence that karate promotes.