Zen Chi Ryu Kempsey

Zen Chi Ryu Kempsey Conceive. Believe. Achieve Zen Chi Ryu Kempsey is an Australian Based Freestyle Martial Arts, that caters for all ages and abilities.

We are a fun, dynamic martial arts group who focuses on fitness, self defence and fun!! We have classes that cater for everyone. So come along and join a modern and progressive martial arts school in the Kempsey area. If you are not interested in the martila arts aspect we also offer fitness classes and soon to be yoga sessions!! Our fees are low and we have family rates available also!! We have

just opened a brand new complex, in the centre of Kempsey. We are a fully matted out dojo, with lots of room and a gym area. Our instructors are qualified coaches with many years experience.

The dojo will be closed Monday … due to the public holiday!
04/06/2026

The dojo will be closed Monday … due to the public holiday!

31/05/2026

As we reflect, on achievements over the last 45 years - this one goes down in history.

Tom Slaven, founder of Zen Chi Ryu, set a world record by crushing 2,040 lbs (approximately 930 kg) of ice with a single elbow strike.

This record-breaking feat took place at Woden, ACT on April 15, 1983

Conceive. Believe. Achieve

Last week to get orders in!
31/05/2026

Last week to get orders in!

Sorry - I had the wrong date before - its this Saturday!
26/05/2026

Sorry - I had the wrong date before - its this Saturday!

We are taking orders now!Let me know if you want anything - order forms will be at the dojo
22/05/2026

We are taking orders now!

Let me know if you want anything - order forms will be at the dojo

19/05/2026

This is what martial arts can do!!

“A Big Thank You to the Dojo Family 🥋🙏

This weekend, I got to see a side of Dustin I hadn't seen before.

A side that showed real strength, courage, and pride in himself. Proof that everything you've been teaching him is quietly building inside him, even when it doesn't always look like it from the outside.

I want to say a massive thank you to Debbie and the entire Black Belt team for the time, patience, and dedication you pour into not just my kids, but every child that walks through those doors.

What you may or may not know is that for the past 12+ months. Getting Dustin and his sister Winter, through the door has sometimes been a battle of its own.
Every week I hear "I want to quit, I'm not having fun, I don't want to go." And every week I push them forward anyway.

I told Dustin straight "You can't quit until you get your black belt. Then we'll talk." And honestly!
I'm pretty sure by the time he gets there, quitting won't even cross his mind.

This weekend was a glimpse of that future.

It was a shame we didn't get the full experience at Riverside Park like usual, but what I did get to witness, including Dustin sparring. Showed me a young man with discipline, heart, and fight that I hadn't seen before. And it made every one of those arguments at the front door completely worth it.

That is exactly why I keep bringing them back.

The skills and mindset you're giving these kids go so far beyond karate.

You're building character, resilience, and self-belief that they'll carry for life.

From the bottom of my heart — thank you.

You're doing an incredible job, and we are grateful. 🙏

GRADING Day!!The weather had other plans for us this time - so it was a “in the dojo” grading - meaning for smaller grad...
17/05/2026

GRADING Day!!

The weather had other plans for us this time - so it was a “in the dojo” grading - meaning for smaller gradings over the day.

A big thanks to all ZCR Black Belts and Brown/ Black belts for giving up your time to support our students through their Grading today (some of us at the dojo for 12 or so hours!.)

A huge congratulations to all our successful students who received their new belt grade today and to our Warrior of the Camps - well done!

* Dragon Warrior of the Camp - Asher
* Junior Warrior of the Camp - Tate & Kohai Dustin
* Senior Warrior of the Camp - Holly

Great day - photos will be uploaded soon in our student group

Conceive. Believe. Achieve

Next weekend!Are you ready and has Shihan got all your paperwork and fees!Send me a message if you are unsure if you are...
08/05/2026

Next weekend!

Are you ready and has Shihan got all your paperwork and fees!

Send me a message if you are unsure if you are coming along!

Grading is in 2 weeks - are you ready?Have you handed in your consent form, grading fee and certificate yet?If not, I su...
03/05/2026

Grading is in 2 weeks - are you ready?

Have you handed in your consent form, grading fee and certificate yet?

If not, I suggest you do so ASAP

Any questions - get in touch with Shihan Deb

One more day and we are back at the dojo!!
25/01/2026

One more day and we are back at the dojo!!

Address

2/1 John Street
Kempsey, NSW
2440

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 6am - 7:30pm

Telephone

+61402233531

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