About Us
Welcome to Fangshi Shotokan Karate - Fangshi means "WAY OF LIFE’" an effective and diverse martial art with strong life philosophies, rich heritage and culture.
The Fangshi system is based on traditional Shotokan Karate and it’s effectiveness is in its directness.
Our class sizes are kept small so as all students get far more one on one training, therefore we can focus on every students’ particular requirements. Resulting in superior outcomes.
Our first Shido / Fangshi dojo in Chelsea Heights opened in 2005.
The Dojo is currently located on Blantyre Ave, Chelsea – Just off Station Street and a 2 minute walk from Chelsea train Station.
Sensei Ivan has 20 plus years martial Arts experience and has been teaching Karate for the last 5 years. Assisting children, teenagers, men and women in learning the basics, bonding with their children through training together, situational awareness, learning to defend themselves or towards their ultimate goal of obtaining a black belt.
Many of our students have also obtained life skills, confidence, work placement, sporting achievements, leadership qualities, higher levels of fitness and mental health and even the use of karate to defend themselves in real situations.
These being just a few of the benefits of Karate.
Take the time look through our site, if you have any questions please either call, email or come in for a free Karate lesson.
Fangshi Shotokan Karate offers options to suit any budget:
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No joining fees
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No membership requirements
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Individual casual sessions
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Multiple session packages
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Group training