Martial arts such as karate, aikido, judo and others are sports that require mental fitness as well as physical flexibility and control. Your mind gets a workout as you learn discipline, respect and self-esteem. The stretches, kicks and movements improve your body and martial arts like Tai Chi can also provide relaxation and mental awareness.
If you’ve always wanted to learn a form of martial art, whether it’s for self-defence or purely for fun, then Brisbane has lots of schools and clubs you can join. Most offer classes for children too.
When you are choosing somewhere to learn, ask if you can watch a class in action. Decide if you like the style of martial art and the way the class is run.
Search the ourbrisbane.com directory for Martial Arts & Self-Defence Clubs. Here you will find information on and links to over 50 martial arts organisations across a range of different disciplines.
Some useful Brisbane martial arts links
Tai Chi and qigong
Tai Chi and qigong are considered to be a soft form of martial art or a form of moving meditation. It is practised for the health benefits of improved circulation, stress reduction and relaxation.
Our directory lists some of Brisbane’s Tai Chi schools.
(If you run a Tai Chi school, please add your details to our free directory. Brisbane people want to find your Tai Chi classes!)
- In parks and halls all over Brisbane you will find Tai Chi groups and classes. Search our events calendar with the keywords "tai chi".
- Taoist Tai Chi The Taoist Society of Australia conducts Tai Chi classes and workshops on the northside and southside of Brisbane.
- The Tai Chi Association of Australia may also be able to recommend a local instructor.
Taekwondo
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Taekwondo Australia Queensland Branch
On this site you can access a directory of Taekwondo clubs in Queensland, an events calendar, competition results and newsletters. There is information on the coaches, referees, members and the Australian National Championships. You can make enquires via email.
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Australian International Taekwondo Federation
Another popular site with extensive information on upcoming events and tournaments.
Jujitsu
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Australian Jujitsu
Has their headquarters at Suncorp Stadium PCYC with self-defence classes for women, children and mixed groups.
Karate
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Australian Goju Kai Karate (AGKK)
A traditional Japanese Karate Club observing a unique cultural heritage, Australian Goju Kai Karate (AGKK) practices authentic techniques of the highly renowned Japanese founder of Goju Kai Karate, "Gogen Yamaguchi" (1909-1989). Based in Brisbane, Australia, AGKK is proudly a community organisation, whose doors are held open for people from all races, nationalities, backgrounds, ages and abilities.
Judo
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Judo Association Qld
This is the official site for judo in Queensland. It contains links to Queensland clubs, newletters, an events calendar, competition results, photographs and merchandise for sale. For local clubs, you can also find contact details and training times.
Aikido
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Griffith University Aikido Club
A non-profit club, recognised in Japan, that is dedicated to learning Aikido. Morning, day or evening classes are available at Nathan, South Bank and Logan campuses of Griffith University. Enquiries can be made via email.
Yoshinkan Aikido
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Yoshinkan Aikido Brisbane
There is a timetable of classes for beginners, children and advanced students. There is information about the instructor, contact details and a map of the school's location.
Haidong Gumdo
Haidong Gumdo
For something a little different, how about this traditional Korean martial art of the sword. There's training centres on the Brisbane's north, south and bayside suburbs
