Southern waters karate

Traditional, practical karate in Harrisdale

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Your local karate club in Harrisdale, we also service Piara Waters, Southern River, Forrestdale and surrounding suburbs. We teach internationally recognised Kofukan Shito-Ryu karate, with a strong focus on practical defensive martial arts. We have classes for kids, teens and adults.

We are a community club, not a franchise or commercial business. This means we put the love of martial arts ahead of profits.

Practical self defence
Fitness and fun
Focus and discipline
Coordination and flexibility
Traditional martial arts
No experience required, all fitness levels welcome
Accredited instructors, working with children cards and first aid
Australian Karate Federation membership
Member of Kofukan Karate Australia and Kofukan International
FREE video resources to keep learning at home (coming soon)
Competition participation for those interested
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classes and locations

Wednesdays

Harrisdale Pavilion, 83 Gracefield Blvd, Harrisdale WA 6112

6pm-7pm Juniors + Advanced

7pm-8pm Advanced + Teens & Adults

Harrisdale Pavilion

Saturdays

Harrisdale Senior High School, 1 Laverton Cres, Harrisdale WA 6112

10am-10:45am Juniors

10:45am-11:30am Advanced

11:30am-12:30pm Teens & Adults

Harrisdale Senior High School

Class types

Juniors: for ages 6+, this class focuses on the fundamentals with an emphasis on the ‘fun’. This class is aimed at those in their first year of karate but open to all. This class improves coordination, flexibility and focus, with games and beginner self-defence/anti-bullying for kids.

Advanced: for those ranked 6th Kyu (orange belt) and above (or by invitation). This class focuses on more complex techniques, advanced kata and free sparring.

Teens & adult: for teenagers ages 13+ and adults of all ages. This class is for all ranks, from beginners to advanced. The class has a mix of beginner and advanced material, with a strong focus on practical karate, critical analysis and moderate contact partner-work and sparring.

Expressions of interest – TINY DRAGONS AGES 4-6 YEARS – we are taking expressions of interest for a class for children aged 4-6 years. Get in touch to express your interest!

your instructors

Lindon McKenna

Lindon mckenna

I commenced Kofukan Karate in 2011, having a background in Kung Fu and Tae Kwon Do for more than 10 years in my childhood. I practiced at the Kwinana dojo, run by Sensei Don McKay (now 5th Dan) receiving instruction from a number of senior black belts. I attained my 1st Dan black belt in 2016.

Sensei Don opened the Harrisdale dojo in 2017 at the Harrisdale Senior High School under his group of Karate For Life clubs, and I began teaching there. Since then, I have been volunteering as an instructor across various Kofukan dojos, from Harrisdale down to Mandurah.

I attained my 2nd Dan in 2018 and my 3rd Dan in 2023, both gradings by Kofukan International joint-chief instructor, Shihan Keiji Tomiyama.

The Harrisdale dojo was affected by the COVID pandemic and had to move out of the high school in 2020. A new location was found at nearby Forrestdale Hall, however capacity and student numbers greatly reduced. Sensei Don’s other commitments meant that I was the primary instructor since the start of 2023.

From 2026, I took over management of the dojo from Karate For Life, starting this club Southern Waters Karate.

As well as my teaching experience, I have bronze coaching accreditation with Karate Australia, working with children card and first aid certificate.

I work full time as a manager in the State Public Service, and I am also the Secretary of the Kofukan Karate Australia association. I have bachelor’s degrees in law and arts (philosophy) and a Graduate Diploma. I have two teenage children.

Brandon Didsman with Shihan Tomiyama

Brandon didsman

I commenced Kofukan Karate in 2011 at the Kelmscott dojo before moving to the Byford dojo.

I attained my 1st Dan black belt in 2019. Since then, I have been helping instruct at various Kofukan dojos.

I attained my 2nd Dan in 2024, graded by Kofukan International joint-chief instructor, Shihan Keiji Tomiyama.

As well as my teaching experience, I have bronze coaching accreditation with Karate Australia, working with children card and first aid certificate.

I am currently studying at Curtin University and work at JB Hi-Fi. I am a committee member of the Kofukan Karate Australia association.

Training fees

Rates are current for 2026

Note that all students are required to become a member of Kofukan Karate Australia Inc, a not-for-profit member association. The membership is $45 per year, which includes Karate Australia membership.

FREE trial

2 free classes
2 free classes within 2 weeks
No obligation*
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$190 per term

2 classes per week
Works out $9.50 per class
NO additional grading fees
Best for regular commitment
Payment by the term
Based on WA public school dates
Discounted if joining part-way through a term
Terms & conditions
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$130 for 10 classes

flexible credits
Best for FIFO, shift workers, busy students
Works out to $13 per class
NO additional grading fees
Payment by card only using secure Stripe payment platform
Simple renewal when 10 classes are used
Terms & conditions
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Gradings – assessment for the next belt rank – are included in the training fee. We don’t grade for profit. Students are invited to grade when they have attended the minimum number of classes and have demonstrated knowledge of the syllabus for the next rank.

We do not have classes during school holidays after the Saturday at the end of term. Terms are based on the WA public school dates, usually 10 weeks but sometimes there will be a 9-week and 11-week term in the same year.

* 2 free trial classes must be taken within a 2-week period. To commence the trial, the student (or parent/guardian) must register the student’s details. During or after the trial, we may contact you to see if you would like to join.

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We are registered with KidSport. Eligible families can get up to $300 per year per child towards class fees.

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