About Us

Japan Karate Do Hakuakai Australia Inc. is a Not-For-Profit association. The aim of our clubs are to foster good, healthy and moral athletes. Hakuakai Karate is based on a traditional Japanese style of karate called Shotokan, and our training classes respect the traditions and philosophy of Budo (武道) the traditional Japanese Martial Art. We are one of the only true traditional schools of Karate left here on the Gold Coast. It is a Sports form of Karate and a great way to teach your kids self defence. Karate will also keep your child active and focused. Traditional Karate is also a great way for adults to get fit and healthy. Hakuakai Karate is based on the Gold Coast, with students attending from Northern Gold Coast to Southern Gold Coast but majority of them come from these local suburbs.

Our Instructors

Sensei Dhanesh Walatara

5th Dan, Japan

Karate Gold Coast (Hakuakai Karate) was brought to Australia by Dhanesh Walatara Sensei (5th Dan) to fill a gap that’s been void for so long. Most Karate schools are mainly profit driven and do not teach the old Japanese art of Budo Karate. Dhanesh Sensei has been practising Karate since the age of 13 and has a vast knowledge in traditional Karate. His aim is to pass down the old values and the old art to the next generation. Each year Dhanesh sensei and his senior students visit Japan to be trained by highly qualified Instructors and to up skill their knowledge of Karate. Also to compete with the best at the World Championships.

Senpai Kyle Walatara

1st Dan, Japan

Starting at the age of 5, Senpai Kyle Walatara has attributed much of his success to the unique nature of the Karate Dojo. Training under traditional Japanese instructors like his father allowed him to gain a more in-depth knowledge of the art form. In recent years, Kyle takes Kumite classes throughout the week and is now coordinating the 2019 Leadership Program. As of 2016, He is an Accredited NCAS Bronze Coach approved by the Australian Sports Commission. Since then he has coached and developed many competitors, representing the organisation as a coach at over 50 tournaments to date. He also had the privilege of Coaching the Hakuakai National team in the 2017 World Titles in Japan. 

Sensei Simon Davis

1st Dan, Japan

Simon has many years of karate experience and a passion for developing students both with Karate and essential life skills such as determination, perseverance, confidence and motivation. He loves seeing the positive effects that teaching karate and being a good role model has on all students.

Shodan – Shotokan Karate Association, Shodan – Wado Ryu Karate, 3rd Kyu Okinawan Koboryu Kobudo, Positive Notice Bluecard Holder, Senior First Aid (Incl CPR), Bronze Level QKA Coach

Senpai Chelsea Walatara

1st Dan, Japan

Sporting Achievements:

Women In Sport Attendee – 2016, 2017, 2018

Women In Sport: Highly Commended for Karate – 2017

Women In Sport: FINALIST – QLD Schoolgirl of the Year – 2018

Hakuakai World Championships – BRONZE Medalist – 2018

Queensland State Team Member – 2016, 2017

Local Sporting Champion (From Mr Bert Van Manen)

Japan Karate-Do Hakuakai International Competitor – 2015, 2018

Australian Karate Association (AKF) – State Champion, Top 5 Aus (Nationals) – 2017

Australian Karate Association (AKF) – State Champion, Top 10 Aus (Nationals) – 2016

Track and Field; School Champion, Districts – 3rd Place – 2017

Athletics School Champion, (Discus, Shot-put) – 2017, 2018

National All Styles Competition – Regional, State Champion – 2016

Nationals – 2nd Place – 2016

Australian Martial Arts Championships – Regional, State Champion – 2015

Australian Martial Arts Championships – Regional, State, National Champion – 2014

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