Membership

All people of all abilities are welcome at Karratha Shotokan Karate. The recommended age to start learning Karate at our Dojo is 7 years old and up.

2 free trial classes are available before committing to enrol.

★ Important Notice – Non-Registered Participants

For the safety and wellbeing of all participants:

• All non-registered members, visitors and members of the general public must sign a waiver before

participating in any training activity.

• Anyone attending a trial class is required to complete

and sign a waiver prior to training.

Participation in training is not permitted until the waiver has been completed.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe and respectful training environment.

Training Schedule

JUNIORS

Wickham - Mondays

5pm to 6pm

Wickham Community Hall

Karratha -Tuesdays and Thursdays

5pm to 6pm

Karratha Leisureplex

Dampier - Wednesdays

5pm to 6pm

Dampier Community Hall

SENIORS

Wickham - Mondays

6pm to 7pm

Wickham Community Hall

Karratha - Tuesdays and Thursdays

6pm to 7pm

Karratha Leisureplex

Training Fees

TERM PAYMENT

Single Membership $150

Family Membership $150 for the first member, $60 each additional family member

SEMESTER PAYMENT

Single Membership $260

Family Membership $260 for the first member, $100 each additional family member

LOCATION

Karratha Dojo - Karratha Leisureplex club room (the building next to football field facing Dampier Road), Opposite Broadhurst Road, Dampier Hwy, Pegs Creek WA 6714

Dampier Dojo - Dampier Community Hall

Wickham Dojo - Wickham Community Hall

KARATE DOGI (Uniform)

Uniforms are available for purchase on our online shop. You can try on a set for size during training before ordering online.

Grading

Grading takes place twice a year in June & November.

GRADING ELIGIBILITY

Junior Students (Ages 7–12)

To ensure students are prepared both technically and mentally, the following attendance requirements apply:

Training Attendance

Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring regular attendance.To be eligible for grading, students must complete:

○12 training sessions in Semester 1

○15 training sessions in Semester 2

Attendance is recorded at every class.

Grading is not automatic.

The Head Instructor may defer a student if attendance is insufficient or the student is not ready to progress.

Advanced Students (Purple Belt to 1st Kyu Brown)

These requirements support progression into the senior Kyu grades and ultimately toward Dan level.

Training Attendance

Students graded from Purple Belt to 1st Kyu Brown must meet increased attendance expectations.

To be eligible for grading, students must complete:

○ 15 training sessions in Semester 1

○ 18 training sessions in Semester 2

Attendance is recorded at every class.

Grading is not automatic.

The Head Instructor may defer a student if attendance is insufficient or the student is not ready to progress.

Senior Students (Ages 13+)

Senior students must meet the minimum attendance requirements for every year within their current training cycle:

Training Attendance

○13 training sessions in Semester 1

○15 training sessions in Semester 2

These requirements ensure each student is adequately prepared, both technically and mentally, to progress.

Attendance is recorded at each class.

Adult and adolescent students are responsible for maintaining regular attendance

and ensuring they meet eligibility before grading.

Advanced senior ranks:

○ 3rd, 2nd, 1st Kyu & Shodan are strictly by invitation only.

○ Students must train at least once per week throughout

the entire year to be considered.