Funakoshi Karate Warrnambool

Funakoshi Karate Warrnambool is dedicated to preserving the traditional Bushido ethics and the Funakoshi Ryu style of karate, which has shown remarkable success in both local and international tournaments. Founded by Edwin James Ward, who began his karate journey in South Africa in 1958, the dojo emphasizes the teachings of Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of modern karate. Funakoshi Karate International Australia, established in 1996, is a recognized member of the Australian Karate Federation and the World Karate Federation, promoting karate as a discipline practiced globally.