Welcome to the Taishijuku Shotokan (SKIA NSW) dojo.
“Forging Character, Strength, and Spirit.”
A Passion for Karate
SKIA is the Australian arm of the global Shotokan Karate International Federation (SKIF), founded by the late 10th Dan Hirokazu Kanazawa, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.
Taishi-juku” (太子塾) translates to “Academy of Taishi” (from early Japanese governance under Prince Shōtoku). Prince Shōtoku is strongly associated with learning, ethics, Buddhism, and unifying principles, so the dojo name symbolises a place where minds, values, and people are forged into something greater.
We are a not-for-profit inclusive dojo focused on hard work, dedication, perseverance, and having fun together in the process.
Resident Instructor
Our Instructor is Sensei Steven Meek. Sensei Meek started training with KUGB from the age of 9 and has been training & teaching for over 30 years.
Sensei Meek’s early years included the opportunity to train with instructors like Sensei Frank Brennan & Sensei Keinosuke Enoeda.
Lives in Sydney since 1998 and coaches high performance skills to selected Karateka only.
Currently holds Yondan with SKIA , has trained and competed at state , national & international levels. Sensei Meek routinely placed in top 3 in Kata and kumite nationally and achieved top 16 in Individual Kata on two SKIA World Championships.
Has coached SKIA competitors at state (NSW) and national level since 2010.
“The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.”
Gichin Funakoshi
Founder of Shotokan Karate
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