UNSW Karate Club

The UNSW Karate Club has been established at the University of New South Wales for more than 40 years. It is one of the oldest and the most successful university karate clubs in Australia.

Our Chief Instructor, Sensei Chris Wong, has over 30 years of experience teaching at the club. In 2010, Sensei Chris Wong was inducted into the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the World Karate Union Hall of Fame. He was also awarded "Instructor of the Year - Budokan Karate".

We practice the Budokan style of Karate which engages the entire body with both kicking and punching techniques in aggressive and defensive manners. We provide a safe, friendly, easy-going and fun environment to learn Budokan Karate. Our training involves a thorough workout combining basics, kata and sparring exercises that encourages students to develop their well-being, confidence, self defense skills, physical fitness and self discipline.

Our club is aimed at all types of people interested in Karate. Our members are made up of roughly equal numbers of males and females, ranging from those who have absolutely no experience all the way up to seasoned Black Belt fighters.

Budokan Karate

Budokan karate is like many other types of karate, in that it is predominantly a striking style of martial arts. In that sense, it utilizes blocks and powerful kicks and/or punches to quickly and decisively stop attacks. Karate as a general art adheres to the principle of one kick or punch equating to significant damage. Budokan is no different. Like most karate styles, some takedowns are employed, though this is not the focus of the art.

Budokan stylists practice forms, sparring, and weapons. Their katas have been heavily influenced by Shotokan. Practitioners also use weapons such as the Bo staff and various swords. Budokan utilizes both hard and soft techniques.

From Budokan Karate - A History and Style Guide of Budokan Karate