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Karate & Martial Arts Classes in Alkimos & Butler

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Traditional Karate Training for the Alkimos Community

Since 1974, Shobukan Martial Arts has been building confidence and discipline in Western Australian communities. Our Alkimos-Butler dojo offers a modern approach to traditional Shito Ryu karate. We provide a safe, family-friendly environment where students of all ages—from toddlers to adults—can develop physical fitness, mental resilience, and practical self-defence skills.

Welcome to Our Butler Dojo

We are proud to serve the growing northern suburbs from our conveniently located Butler dojo. Our instructors are dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential, whether they are stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to training. If you are searching for a welcoming dojo to build lifelong skills, we invite you to visit us. If this location is not convenient, you can also explore our Joondalup dojo.

Kids

Our Kids program is designed to build focus, discipline, and confidence through our Mini Samurai and Young Samurai classes. We also offer specialised Baby Sensory classes for our youngest community members.

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Teens

Our Teen program is designed to challenge and inspire. Through structured karate training, teenagers build resilience, practical self-defence skills, and the discipline to navigate high school with confidence. They also have the opportunity to join our invite-only Sports Karate program.

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Adults

It’s never too late to start. Our Adult Karate classes offer a fantastic full-body workout while teaching practical self-protection in a supportive environment. We also offer Matwork Pilates classes for adults looking to improve core strength and flexibility.

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Kick Boxing

 For those looking for a high-energy workout, our Kick Box Burn classes are perfect. Build lean muscle, torch calories, and improve your cardiovascular fitness in a fun, group setting.

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Meet Our Karate Classes Instructors

Our Butler dojo is proudly supported by the wider Shobukan team, including Shihan Dion Panossian (8th Dan Shito Ryu, WKF World Referee) and Shihan Michael Panossian (7th Dan Shito Ryu, National Coach). Learn more about our instructors.

Trainer

Blake Coleman

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Justine Coleman

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Alkimos Timetable

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Testimonials
Shobukan have a unique approach in teaching children and adults of all ages. Their instructional style is informative, professional, disciplined, challenging and fun. These great qualities have enabled Stephanie and Danika to achieve great success in traditional karate techniques and in the competitive karate arena with a number of Australian Gold Medals. We highly recommend Dion and Michael without hesitation or qualification.
Paul & Sophie Franceschini
Paul & Sophie Franceschini
Fantastic! My daughter has Aspergers and the Shobukan Young Samurai program has helped her balance, confidence, ability to remember more than one instruction at a time, fitness and she can raise one leg off the ground without falling over most of the time now! She loves the lessons and the fantastic instructors.
Chick
Chick
We were previously with another club who after 1yr still did not know my daughter's name, nor could she even kick properly. We have never looked back since moving to Shobukan. The teachers are fantastic and focused on developing the children to be the best they can. There are numerous teachers per class to ensure everyone receives the proper attention. Teachers know every student's name and how they are progressing and are happy to talk to parents about any concerns. Shobukan feels more like a family than a karate class and I recommend them to anyone interested in karate.
Charmaine
Charmaine
So friendly, welcoming and supportive! My son (6 years old) joined up and had such a good time that I joined as well. Such a great group there; for all ages and fitness levels. Thoroughly recommended!
Murray
Murray
I've recently started my 3 and 5 yr old sons here and I love it (so do they!). My 5 yr old had previously been going to a different martial arts school but this one feels so much better. The staff and Sensei are all so friendly and it feels very welcoming every time we go. Sensei Mike is amazing with the kids and you can see he loves working with them and helping them achieve in a friendly atmosphere. The way Mike keeps the kids focused is amazing also. At the old martial arts centre, it usually felt like there wasn't enough instructors, but at Shobukan there are usually 1 or to instructors for 3 or 4 kids. Thanks, we love it!
Samantha Lakin
Samantha Lakin
We feel very lucky to be a part of Shobukan Martial Arts. My daughter and son have been under the excellent guidance and instruction of Sensei Mike and Dion for 4 years now. They have gained focus, confidence, a positive attitude, and respect, not to mention a tremendous knowledge of martial arts skills and safety awareness/self defence skills.....all while having a lot of fun! Being able to train at the various Shobukan locations also gives us the flexibility to balance our busy load ensuring the kids don’t miss out on their training. I have also joined Kick Box and Burn adult classes and I am also benefiting with exercise, martial arts knowledge and training, and having a great time while doing it! Shobukan has been a great addition to our family life.
Natalie Kowol
Natalie Kowol
I came across Shobukan in my research and decided to give it a go. After the first session we got in the car to drive home and both kids asked when when can we go back next,which i though was pretty amazing considering some of the program we'd tried in the past, i was asked in the car to never go back again. My boy is paying so much more attention and my girls confidence and ability to have a go at some of these gross motor tasks has been pretty significant.
Natalie Kowol
Natalie Kowol

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Alkimos-Butler dojo located?
We are located at 80 Butler Blvd, Butler WA 6038. It is easily accessible for families living in Alkimos, Butler, and surrounding northern suburbs.

Do you offer classes for toddlers?
Yes, we offer Mini Samurai classes for young children starting from age 3. We also host Baby Sensory classes at this location.

Is this location only for karate?
While our core focus is martial arts, this dojo also hosts community programs like Matwork Pilates and Baby Sensory to support local families’ health and well-being.

What should we wear to the first class?
Comfortable sports clothes and bare feet are perfect for your first class. No uniform is required until you decide to officially join.

How do I claim the free trial?
Simply click the Book Your First Class button on this page or call us at (08) 9309 1444 to schedule your no-obligation trial.

What else we do
Kid Sport

As a member of the Australian Karate Federation, we are recognised by the Department of Sport & Recreation.This affiliation entitles our prospective members to apply for a KIDSPORT Grant through their local council. The Western Australian Karate Federation is the only Government recognised karate body in Western Australia , recognised by the Department of Sport & Recreation in Western Australia. Our instructors are require to undergo continuos professional development to maintain their government recognised qualifications.

Martial Arts Birthday Parties

If you are tired of going to the local soft play centre or fast food restaurant and watching the kids play the same old games, then let us help you create an experience that your child will never forget!

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The best form of Self Defence is Self Confidence.

According to the Australian Bureau of statistics, 1 in 4 children (27%) have reported being bullied from elementary school to high school.

If your child can properly develop self defense skills through martial arts, they can be an independent person especially when you’re not around to guide them.

Self esteem is actually one of the best skills that your child will learn during our training programs. In fact studies show that after children had been taught martial arts, they have increased self esteem. So, if you want to develop your child’s self esteem, you can depend on our martial arts services here at Shobukan Martial Arts.

Don’t let your child become a victim of bullying, enroll them now at SMA and we guarantee you that we will teach them about the best ways on how to prevent bullying in their school. Don’t let your child be a statistic. Enquire now about our Bully awareness programs.

Martial Arts philosophies such as focus, self-discipline, leadership, strength, adaptability, awareness of surroundings, trust, respect and goal setting, make a great foundation for any type of corporate event.

Sessions will be tailored to meet your specific needs – whether you want us to present a theme in our unique way, or provide a bit of fun for your team, we will work with you to ensure your corporate event is a success.