Welcome
50 YEARS OF MARTIAL ARTS
At School of Martial Arts (SMA) Australia, we teach traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate and Ryukyu Kobudo with a focus on discipline, confidence and lifelong learning. Led by Shihan Hennie de Vries — a 7th Dan Goju Ryu and 5th Dan Kobudo practitioner with over 50 years of experience — our dojo offers authentic, lineage-based training for children, teens, adults, and seniors.
From Cape Town to Okinawa to Donvale, Shihan Hennie’s journey reflects a deep commitment to preserving martial arts tradition while empowering students of all ages to grow with legacy, purpose, and respect.
PRIVATE CLASSES
Individual one-on-one classes focusing on enhanced skill and technique development
GROUP CLASSES
Skill-based group karate and Okinawan kobudo masterclasses focusing on traditional martial arts values and training
KARATE FOR LIFE
A wellness class designed for seniors and retirees seeking low-impact movement with focus on both body and mind
WHAT WE OFFER
LIMITED TIME OFFER
To welcome new students in 2026, we're offering:
1 FREE Introductory Class
This is alongside our most accessible pricing structure to date — designed to welcome new students to the dojo without compromising on the quality, lineage, or discipline that defines our teaching.
Whether you're enrolling a child, beginning your own martial arts journey, or exploring gentle, purposeful movement in later years — there’s a program to suit you.
Grow with Legacy. Discipline. Purpose.
Offer valid until 01 December 2026.
