Welcome to Gold Martial Arts
Sensei Mark Golding, founder and Chief Instructor of Gold Martial Arts, along with our dynamic, family focused team, welcomes you to our organisation. Sensei Mark, 5th Dan, Sh*to-Ryu Karate and 2nd Dan, Shotokan Karate, formally started his martial arts training in 1981. He has a Bachelor of Education in Health & Physical Education, and a Certificate IV in Training &
Assessment, with 25+ years of teaching experience in secondary schools in Western Australia. Gold Martial Arts is a member of Karate Western Australian, the state governing body of karate in Western Australia recognised by the Department of Sport and Recreation as well as Karate Australia, the national governing body of karate in Australia recognised and endorsed by the Federal Government, the Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Sports Commission. Located in Balcatta, 12km north of the Perth CBD
Modern purpose-designed full-time training facility enables students to train 6 days a week
Sensei Mark and his staff of professionally trained and qualified instructors teach traditional and sports karate as well as BoxFit and Yoga
Tailored programs catering for all ages and abilities from 3 years to adults
Engaging and stimulating learning environment allows every student to reach their full potential
Coaching Credentials
Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Olympic Coach of the Australian Olympic Karate Team
Awarded the Australian Sports Medal
SportWest WA Sport Awards
Coach of the Year Nominee (2021 & 2025)
World Karate Federation
Certified Karate Coach (Level 3)
Karate Australia
Head Senior National Coach
Director, High Performance
Member, National Coaches Commission
Member, Athlete Selection Committee
Karate Instructor Accreditation - Gold Level Coach
National Kumite Referee
Karate Western Australia
Board Director (2014 - 2019)
Chair, Coaching & Competition Committee (2014 - 2019)
Chair, Selection Committee (2014 - 2019)
Service Award (2019)
State Coach (2002 - 2013)
Award of Merit - International Representation (2024, 2025 & 2026)
State Kumite Referee & Kata Judge
Competition Achievements
International Highlights:
World Ranking: Number 1 (1994 - 1997)
5th World Games, Lahti, Finland (1997) - Gold Medallist
13th World Karate Championships, Sun City, South Africa (1996) - Silver Medallist
5th World Cup, Frankfurt, Germany (1995) - Bronze Medallist
12th World Karate Championships, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (1994) - Bronze Medallist
National Highlights:
Australian Open (1992 - 1996) - Gold Medallist
National Championships (1992 - 1996) - Gold Medallist
Our Administrator Amanda Golding has 25+ years of managerial experience across various industries including medical, hospitality and martial arts as well as being a qualified Educational Assistant having worked in primary and secondary schools in Western Australia. Through her diverse roles and responsibilities, Amanda has a reputation for highly developed interpersonal and time management skills, organisational awareness and an intimate knowledge of the martial arts industry.
