Shinja-Kai Karate was established in 1992 by senior instructor Terry Warke, 5th Dan. Shinja-Kai translates to Assembly of believers, or devotees, so at Shinja-Kai, we are devoted to teaching karate at it's highest level as a martial art through traditional teaching methods. At Shinja-Kai Karate we have both male and female instructors.

At Shinja-Kai, we pride ourselves on being professional, disciplined, friendly and family-oriented, so you can feel at home and comfortable in a friendly environment, while knowing you are getting the best karate instruction available.

We stress the importance of self discipline, we help you gain the required fitness level for your age group and work with you to develop your skills to the best of your ability.

As you progress through the Shinja-Kai ranks, you will become confident in yourself, and in your ability, and you will learn how to defend yourself with an array of blocks, punches, kicks, leg sweeps, wrist locks and arm locks.

Senior Instructor Terry Warke is a 5th Dan black belt who began training with the South Australian Karate Association in November 1982. He achieved his first Dan in 1985, and 2nd Dan in 1988.

Terry then left SA Karate, and started Shinja-Kai Karate in February 1992 and achieved his 3rd Dan in August 1992. Whilst running Shinja-Kai, Terry has become a qualified instructor, judge and referee, and achieved his 4th and 5th Dans in 1999 and 2006 respectively.