Martial Arts Melbourne
Welcome to Kassis Karate Academy, traditionally and internationally known by our Japanese name SHITORYU KARATE-DO AUSTRALIA SHITOKAI - recognised as one of Australia's leading karate schools based in the north, north-eastern region of Melbourne Victoria. We are experts in teaching people authentic, quality karate. If you are a traditionalist, a sports enthusiast, or simply a parent wanting your child to attain fundamental life skills, we can help you. It’s not just young kids that benefit from karate lessons. Teens are also reaping the rewards by developing self-esteem through our Martial Arts Melbourne classes. Adults are finding it to be a very rewarding activity too. Whilst the kids are doing it for fun, the adults are doing it as a form of fitness and stress outlet. Whatever the reason, karate continuously proves to be a beneficial activity for absolutely anyone.


Every day we inspire children and adults of all ages through karate in Melbourne. Our program is designed to develop not only the body and mind but also one’s character, through fun yet practical sessions and fundamental teaching methods. Our school brings you the benefit of 30 years of traditional, authentic karate at its core, with a modern and fun method of delivering the syllabus to our students.

Kassis Karate Academy
Australia Shitokai has operated for the last 30 years providing martial arts classes to people of all ages. Our classes offer an essential balance between traditional teachings of ancient techniques that date back hundreds of years and the most up-to-date modern methods. This carefully balanced combination allows us to pass on the valuable secrets and traditions of ancient history as well as enable our students to be highly successful in the modern competition circuit. It allows us to be in the forefront of karate in Australia and the world.
You will train under the expert guidance of senior instructors, Con & Rosanna Kassis, both renowned and well-respected in Australia and overseas.
Shitoryu Karate-Do