At Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate we teach authentic traditional karate to all our ages, however the more advanced techniques are not taught to the younger members for safety reasons. Our Little Champions learn punches, blocks, kicks, karate kata (patterns), self -defence skills, physical strengthening exercises, stretching and much more. The classes are fun and fast moving whilst still maintaining the seriousness of real karate training.

For our young karate children we use a special Little Champions grading system. In this system they can acquire stripes on their belts and different coloured belts as the acquire the necessary skills. The belt colours go right up to a little Champion Black belt (although only a select few ever achieve this rank). When the child turns 8 they then move on to the international syllabus were they can begin working towards a full black belt (this will take some years of dedicated training).

Yes, parents and family are welcome to watch the class. We have a seated viewing area for you to observe from. Especially in our Little Champions classes we have a number of parents who like to watch the class, they also often have younger children with them. All we ask is that noise is kept to a minimum whilst classes are running.