About

World Shotokan Karate-Do Portland Dojo is part of the World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation Australia and Japan, we are a non-profit organisation whose primary aim is the development of a dynamic, traditional style of Japanese Shotokan karate. We are located in the far South West of Victoria around 400 km or four hours drive from Melbourne.

Karate is a wonderful way to achieve more than you ever thought you could both physically and mentally for all ages, having our members progress at there own pace.

Physical fitness, a general health improvement and weight loss are some of the side benefits karate can offer, but karate is also a terrific way to gain a greater self confidence whilst learning a superior system of self defence.

Karate is ideal for a child's development and most of our clubs offer classes for children, as well, we are a member of the government sponsored Australian Karate Federation (AKF) and in to the World arena the World Karate Federation (WKF) and having direct link with World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation (WSKF) Japan and some 83 other WSKF countries we can also offer a pathway to the competition side of karate.

We must say, however, that our karate is not something that can be mastered overnight. It's not a fad! We teach true, mainstream Japanese karate that follows all the traditional ethics and philosophies of our Japanese karate-do forefathers. So if you want a black belt in 12 months (as is so often promised nowadays), or want to become a vicious street fighter, please look elsewhere. (more)