TSKFA is a Shotokan based and not for profit karate organisation that follows the original teachings of the founder Gichin Funakoshi and the late Master Nakayama.

TSKFA truly believes that the #1 principle "Never forget that karate begins and ends with respect" should be followed at all times. We also promote strong moral principles, traditional ettiquette and the encouragement of goodwill and harmony among all kareteka.

Over the last many years our organisation has continued to grow and is proud of its 'open-door' policy encouraging like minded Shotokan karate groups to train with and attend seminars hosted by TSKFA.

Members will be able to benefit from the following:

• Opportunity to learn traditional karate
• Opportunity to increase fitness, flexibility and coordination
• Excellent quality training with fully accredited instructors
• Resident high-profile Japanese instructor/s visiting Australia twice yearly
• Opportunity to train and compete at various competitions and annual National Titles
• Be part of a traditional activity, steeped in culture
• Clubs that offer friendliness, reliability, competence, credibility, and prestige
• Opportunity to join our karate family and meet and network with like-minded people
• Good standard of facilities and service offered
• Opportunity to grade up to 4 times per year.
• Great sporting activity for all family members
• Value for money membership
  
• Opportunities to train/compete at local, state, national and international levels
• Opportunity to travel to other centres
• Opportunities to learn new skills, including self defence and discipline
• Gain self confidence and respect for others
• Strengthens mind, body and spirit
• Safe practices adhered to, including Child Protection
• Insurance policy covering all members
• Opportunity to train with other like-minded Shotokan groups

Other Shotokan groups

TSKFA invites other like-minded Shotokan groups to join with our members to participate in any of our events and also participate in training seminars conducted by Takahashi Shihan or his assistant instructors.

Interested groups should contact the Office of TSKFA, or the TSKFA Dojo Head in your region to obtain dates, venues and training times when Shihan or his assistant instructors will be visiting.