Taekwondo is a Korean martial art. Their system is primarily based on kicking. Karate is a Japanese martial art. Whilst Karate does use kicks, it is primarily a hand or fist art.

The minimum age to train with us is 4 years old. They will start in our fun half hour classes called ‘Tiny Fists’.

A water bottle and loose-fitting clothes are recommended. Shorts and a t-shirt are great and if it is hot, a sweat towel may be useful. Shoes are strictly not worn on the dojo.

A free karate suit is provided to new members upon joining.

There is a once off Membership fee for all new members of $90. This includes your first karate suit. Karate lessons differ slightly depending on which class you are enrolled in. Please book into a class at MindBody or contact Sensei Belinda at belindalee@leeskarate.com.au

All Instructors have a Working with Children’s Check and have been trained in basic first aid. Some instructors are qualified and/or experienced teachers and will always pay close attention to ensure correct technique and karate etiquette is being followed by all students.

At Lee’s Karate, our focus is training using the Goju-Ryu style of karate which is a non-contact style; encouraging respect for your opponent with controlled and sustained movements.

The Goju-Ryu Karate style offered at Lee’s Karate is a non-contact style.

Whilst there is partner work in class, pressure is applied slowly and with control – we do not hit or aim to hurt our opponent. Partners are taught to co-operate and be prepared to ‘tap out’ once they begin to feel the technique is working.

Yes, private training is available. You may approach your Instructor for more information. Lessons can be one-on-one or in a small group. Some students may also have an extra session before grading.

Late comers will need to wait at the back of the mat for the Instructor to acknowledge their arrival and Bow In. They will then need to warm themselves up at the back before joining the class to prevent injury.

This is a sign of respect for our place of training. The Japanese way is to bow to show politeness and courtesy. In the dojo it shows we are ready to learn with good intentions. Thereby respecting others who are training with us. (Students who begin training will learn when are the appropriate times we need to bow during class)

Subject to availability you may change your class times. Please email Sensei Belinda, belindalee@leeskarate.com.au

If you miss a class, with appropriate notice and subject to availability, you are entitled to two make up classes per term. Please ask your Instructor if you need a make-up class. Class lessons follow the Victorian school curriculum, so there are no classes during the school holidays.

Lee’s Karate conducts colour belt gradings (test) once every 6 months. However, students advance in level when they are ready. You will be recommended to go for grading when your Instructor deems you have trained long enough and improved to earn a higher grade.
For Juniors, parents must also agree for you to be graded. Once the test is completed and assessed, you will be presented with a certificate and your new belt.
For higher grades such as Brown and Black belts, this may take longer than six months as this testing involves higher level skills and much more to remember.

Yes! We conduct Karate parties for members as well as non-members. You may hire one of our fun karate instructors for a minimum of 2 hours with all karate equipment provided by us. During a party we teach safety, Karate basics, self-defence and lots of karate-based games.