Karate Classes in Roseville, Sydney
Sydney North Shore Dojo: elite Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate in Roseville — built on discipline, driven by excellence.
Welcome to the Sydney North Shore Dojo, the premier hub for authentic traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Operating from the historic Centenary Hall in Roseville, our dojo focuses on preserving the true spirit, uncompromising rigour, and core values of Goju-Ryu. Whether you’re searching for high-level adult karate classes or practical self-defence classes in Sydney, we offer a disciplined, elite environment to push your limits.
Our History & Okinawan Lineage
The Sydney Dojo’s roots run deep, carrying over four decades of traditional martial arts excellence:
- The foundation: Established in 1982, the dojo soon passed to Sensei Len Resnekov, whose traditional background included training at the famous Yoyogi Dojo in Tokyo.
- The evolution: In 2003, leadership transitioned to Simon Beaumont Sensei (7th Dan). As one of the highest-ranking Goju-Ryu practitioners in Australia, Simon Sensei has steered the growth of the Sydney Dojo ever since.
- The legacy: Today, we maintain a direct, unbroken lineage to the traditional masters of Okinawa, ensuring world-class instruction in every session.
Our Training Facility: Centenary Hall
Forget modern, commercialised “mcdojos.” Our facility offers a traditional, no-nonsense environment:
- Spacious & focused: A historic venue adapted perfectly for high-intensity conditioning, precise kata drills, and functional movement.
- Elite environment: Designed specifically for serious practitioners who want to focus on mental fortitude and real-world self-defence without distractions.
- Accessible location: Centrally located in Roseville — the premier destination for martial arts on the Upper North Shore.
Our Philosophy: Balancing Rigour with Longevity
We don’t teach watered-down martial arts. At the Sydney North Shore Dojo, we practise Goju-Ryu exactly as intended — balancing the mental and physical fortitude of the 1980s with modern, evidence-based biomechanics to prevent injury and support lifelong practice.
Class Times & Who We Teach
We cater to dedicated individuals looking for genuine mental and physical transformation.
- Who we teach: Adults and teenagers (focused on functional strength and advanced practitioners).
- When we train: Mondays 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
- Where: Centenary Hall, Roseville Uniting Church, 7a Lord Street, Roseville, NSW.
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Instructors:
Simon Beaumont Sensei – 7th Dan
Janet Young Sensei – 6th Dan
Tips for beginners and experienced karateka from Dovi Lifson Sensei (7th Dan, Sydney Dojo)
Dojo AddressMonday night
– Centenary Hall
– Roseville Uniting Church – 7a Lord Street, Roseville
M: 0419 499 805 (Simon Beaumont)
M: 0400 248 737 (Janet Young)
Training time
Mon 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
