Okinawan Karate Seminar with Hanshi Toshimitsu Arakaki
About
Location:
Kodokan Cummings Karate Dojo, 3/36 Sandford St, Mitchell ACT 2911
Timings:
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Lunch included for all participants
Additionally, participants are invited to attend a special social event and dinner on Saturday evening.
What to Expect:
Open to all styles and affiliations, this seminar is a unique opportunity to train with one of Okinawa’s most experienced masters.
Sessions will include:
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Principles of Okinawan karate
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Detailed kata instruction and refinement
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Close-range techniques, tuite (seizing), and bunkai (applications)
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Internal mechanics, posture, and movement efficiency
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Partner drills
Want to learn more about Hanshi Arakaki? Check out matsubayashi-ryu.com.au/2025-arakaki-seminar/
Seminar Pricing
Early Bird (until 1 November):
MKAA Members $100 | AFTK Members $120 | General Public $150
Standard (from 2 November):
MKAA Members $120 | AFTK Members $140 | General Public $170
Lunch is included in all registration options.
Accommodation & Travel
The Kodokan Cummings Karate Dojo is located a 5-minute walk from the Flemington Rd Light Rail Stop. Any accommodation along the light rail route will get you to the dojo within 20 minutes.
Recommended Accommodation:
- Ibis Budget Canberra (40-minute walk, 5-minute drive, no public transport)
- Pavilion on Northbourne (Great affordable 4-star accommodation, 19-minute on light rail)
- Mercure Canberra (Great affordable 4-star accommodation)
- Canberra Park (Great for Caravans - 20-minute walk, 5-minute drive, no public transport)
- Canberra Lyneham Motor Inn (5-minute walk to light rail station, 25-minute total via light rail to dojo)
Location
Kodokan Cummings Karate Dojo
3/36 Sandford Street, Mitchell ACT 2911