Yoseikan-Ryu Karate

The Chief Instructor for Australia is Branco Bratich, 8th Dan. Branco and his senior instructors, have built Yoseikan into an Australia wide organisation. Branco opened his first club at the Girrawheen Recreation Centre Perth in 1978. National Junior Coach
Branco was appointed Australia's National Junior Coach in 1989. Since that time Australia's National Junior Teams have achieved outstanding results. Australia's juniors have defeated the mighty Japanese in the Junior Asian Pacific Championships and also defeated the top European countries in the Junior World Cup, winning gold medals in the male and female team events. National Senior Coach
Branco was appointed to this position in 1992. Since Branco has been coaching National Senior Teams, Australia has won two individual gold medals and many silver and bronze medals at World Championships. Inner Development
You can develop the intrinsic power and the strong determined mind of the Martial Arts. Children
Karate is ideal for the development of children, both mentally and physically. Parents experience a big improvement in their children's attitude, which affects them at school and at home. It is important to involve children in positive activities during their formative years. By exposing them to the positive environment of Yoseikan-Ryu Karate you are giving your child the best opportunity for their future. Check Before You Join

Why Join Yoseikan-Ryu Karate? Yoseikan-Ryu Karate has earned a reputation over the years for teaching a high standard of karate. In these times of sophisticated marketing it is easy to be duped into joining karate organisations which have instructors teaching with suspect qualifications. It is important that you join a reputable karate club. The only way to guarantee an organisation's credentials is to make sure that the school you are joining is a registered member of the Australian Karate Federation. If they are not, save your money. To confirm any club's membership and the instructor's qualifications, phone the Australian Karate Federation in your state. The Australian Karate Federation is the only karate organisation recognised by the Ministry of Sport & Recreation and by the Australian Sports Commission. Health and Fitness

Fitness

Karate is one of the best activities which provides both aerobic and anaerobic benefits. It is a balanced exercise for both upper and lower body utilising a wide range of body movements which can also be used for self-defence. Health

Build a strong body and improve your balance, coordination and timing and live to a healthy old age. Fun Activity

Karate is a great activity to interact with others and build a strong sense of belonging and friendship. Yoseikan hosts annual camps where all students get an opportunity to socialise with the instructors. Yoseikan-Ryu Karate is a family orientated organisation. Tradition

Yoseikan-Ryu Karate has direct lineage to Japan. This lineage gives credibility to the Australian Yoseikan Organisation. It is imperative that karate maintains it's traditional heritage. There are too many "so called" masters teaching martial arts in Australia. You can be assured that all Yoseikan gradings are nationally and internationally recognised and the instructors are fully qualified. Sport

Enjoy the thrills of competition and pursue the rewards of being a champion. We teach sport and traditional karate. Self-defence

Achieve an effective self-defence ability to help you through today's troubling times. Prepare you and your family for the future.