Adelaide Traditional Japanese Karate

Started here about 6 months ago. We wanted to start our son so my husband took him along to his first lesson and then encouraged me to take him the next time. The Sensei asked if I would like to join in and I thought «why not». Since then I have been attending every week and am completely addicted. Although my reasons for starting were to set the example for my son I now go because I love the focus it gives me. It really challenges me (mind /​body /​spirit) and I leave after 2 – 3 hours of training feeling absolutely invigorated and ready to tackle the week.
The sensei and sempai at the dojo are really supportive and helpful and there is a real atmosphere of cameraderie and respect. In some ways I wish I had started years ago although there are definite advantages to starting as an adult in terms of maturity /​learning /​attitude.
The only negative is that there is only training here one day a week. There are other affiliated TJKN dojos in Magil and Kensington though where one can go for extra training (although style slightly different).