RKD Karate - Castlemaine Dojo

18/06/2026

One of my favourite things about karate is seeing families train together.

Alistair and his son Otis arrived an hour before class this week for some extra training ahead of their Blue Belt grading this weekend. Watching a parent and child share the journey of learning, growing, and supporting each other on the dojo floor is something truly special.

Best of luck to both of them this weekend. 🥋

18/06/2026

🥋 COLOUR BELT GRADING – THIS SUNDAY 🥋

The next RKD Karate Colour Belt Grading is almost here!

This Sunday, our students will step onto the dojo floor to demonstrate the skills, knowledge, spirit, and commitment they have developed through their training.

📅 Sunday 21 June
📍 Castlemaine Dojo – 461 Barker Street, Castlemaine
🕙 Registration from 10:00am
🥋 Gradings commence at 10:30am

Grading examinations will be held for Yellow, Blue, Green, and Brown Belt students.

Family and friends are welcome to attend and support our students. Spectator entry is free.

Good luck to everyone grading. Train hard, stay focused, and bring your best spirit to the dojo!

Join RKD Karate at Castlemaine Dojo for physical fitness, self-defense, mental well-being, cultural heritage, personal growth, and fun!

14/06/2026

Absolutely!!

KARATE FOR EVERYONE
Strength • Discipline • Unity

05/06/2026

🥋 EXTRA DOJO TRAINING SESSIONS 🥋

With gradings coming up on Sunday 21 June, we're opening the dojo for two additional training sessions to help students prepare and build confidence before grading day.

📅 Sunday 7 June
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am

📅 Sunday 14 June
🕙 10:00am – 11:30am

These sessions are available for students who would like extra time to work on their grading requirements, including kihon, kata, grading combinations, fitness, stretching, pad work, and other syllabus-related training.

⚠️ Please note:
• These are not formal classes
• Sessions will not be instructor-led
• Jiyu Kumite is not permitted
• Any partner training must be pre-arranged, controlled, and focused on grading preparation

A big thank you to Julie for making the dojo available.

Let's make the most of this opportunity and arrive at grading day prepared, confident, and ready to perform.

👊 Prepare. Progress. Perform.

Join RKD Karate at Castlemaine Dojo for physical fitness, self-defense, mental well-being, cultural heritage, personal growth, and fun!

20/04/2026

We’re back! 👊

RKD Karate classes at Castlemaine Dojo recommence for Term 2, 2026 on Monday 20 April.

Whether you're continuing your journey or ready to step onto the mats for the first time, we’d love to see you there.

Join RKD Karate at Castlemaine Dojo for physical fitness, self-defense, mental well-being, cultural heritage, personal growth, and fun!

03/04/2026

Join us next term at RKD Karate Castlemaine

01/04/2026

A big thank you to the entire Castemaien community for your support this term.

To all our students and families, and especially to the members of our club, your commitment, effort, and spirit have made this term a strong one. It’s been great to see the continued growth both on and off the dojo floor.

RKD is an inclusive martial art, and it was great to see people of all ages, abilities join us this term. It's been especially wonderful to see the number of parents and children on the floor, and the growth in our teenage and adult members. We are more than a karate club; we are a community.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Easter and an enjoyable school break.

Classes will return on Monday April 30 with the start of Term 2.

Everyone is welcome!

27/02/2026

Afternoon RKD Karate Castlemaine! Inspiration for our Bear Crawl drill!

04/02/2026

We have a sign!!

29/01/2026

Real martial arts training isn’t about recognition.

It’s about showing up, putting in the work, and letting the lessons shape who you are when no one’s watching.

That’s the real reward.

“You train in martial arts not for trophies or titles, but for the discipline, awareness, and resilience that shape how you move through life.” - Alain Burrese