Funakoshi Karate Warrnambool Traditional Karate

Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of modern day karate, wrote in his teachings “Karate-Do, My Life” and “Kyohan Karate-Do”, many wonderful things.

Edwin James Ward started his Karate career in South Africa in 1958. He studied various styles and disciplines of karate in Japan. Edwin favoured the Shotokan style of karate & in 1966 Edwin started his own karate style and in honour of Gichin Funakoshi and named the style Funakoshi Ryu.

At Funakoshi Karate we still adhere to the traditional Bushido ethics. The Funakoshi Ryu style of karate has proved itself in local and international tournaments with excellent results. Funakoshi Karate International is practised in many countries around the world.

Funakoshi Karate International Australia (FKIA) was first established in Australia by Sensei Frank McKenzie in January 1996. The style is now a recognised member of the Australian Karate Federation (AKF), and through the AKF the World Karate Federation (WKF).