McLaren Vale - National Karate Academies

14/06/2026

Congratulations to all those who graded yesterday, including many of our junios. Our very own Renshi Jackson also earned his Nidan in Judo.

Your hard work throughout the year was evident on the day. Well done!

30/05/2026

Come and join us at the McLaren Institute Hall on Wednesdays at 6.00pm for Juniors and 7.00pm for seniors.

Hope to see you there!

30/05/2026

Congratulations to all who graded at Mt Gambier and Penola yesterday!

10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to anyone who plays the role of an amazing Karate Mum! 💐🥋

Thank you for every early morning, every late night pickup, every washed uniform, every grading weekend, and every word of encouragement along the way.

You are our biggest supporters, loudest cheer squad, strongest role models, and real-life heroes. ❤️

Today we celebrate the strength, love, patience, and dedication you show every single day, both on and off the mats.

From all of us at National Karate Academies, we hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and appreciation because you truly deserve it. 🌸

Happy Mother’s Day! 💖

07/12/2025

Congratulations to all those who graded at Brighton yesterday! A job well done.

A special congratulations to Rohnan who did an excellent job of showing the hard work he's put into his training throughout the year!

Reminder: this week is the last seniors training session for the year. Juniors finished up last week.

We'll be returning on Wednesday 11 January 2026 at the McLaren Vale Institute Hall.

30/11/2025

Congratulations to all of the students at yesterday's Yudansha grading! You all did so well, showcasing the hard work and dedication you bring to your training. You should be proud of your achievements!

And congratulations to the new Sempai, Senseis and Renshis! Your new titles were hard earned and well deserved.

08/11/2025

01/11/2025

Congratulations to everyone who graded today! All of the effort you've put into training showed on grading day. Great work! You should be super proud 😁

19/12/2022

An amazing year of Karate wrapped up this past weekend with an awesome Yudansha Grading, after many fantastic gradings this year, Congratulations and Gratitude to all on and off the floor.

Thank you all for your trust and support. Every week your passion for martial arts further inspires my own.

Pictured below in the Fleurieu Sun, Special Mention to Caley who completed the entire junior syllabus from White belt to Purple belt white stripe 3rd tip. That's Sixteen gradings!! An incredible achievement not many can claim. Look forward to you continued journey through the senior ranks.

February 8th McLaren Vale Dojo resumes training!!

See you all next year, I'm already counting down the days.