Karate Training

What is Chito-Ryu™ Karate

Chito-Ryu™ Karate is designed to be practised by people of all ages (you are never too old), men and women, boys and girls. Our local dojos offer a variety of specialised classes for:

  • Little Champions (4-7 yrs)
  • Children (8-14 yrs)
  • Teenagers & Adults (14 yrs+)
  • Family classes (mixed children & adults)

Benefits of training Chito-Ryu™ Karate include, improved:

  • Concentration & Focus
  • Confidence & Self Discipline
  • General Health & Fitness
  • Flexibility & Coordination
  • Self Defence Ability
  • Muscle & Bone Strength

Not all martial arts are the same. Chito-Ryu™ is a traditional form of Karate with an international headquarters in Japan. The founder Dr Chitose (1898 – 1984) was a medical doctor that studied at the prestigious Tokyo University. Dr Chitose came from a renowned martial arts family and was instructed by the most famous names in the Karate world at that time. In 1952 Dr Chitose developed the style of Chito-Ryu™ based on his lifetime of Karate training and his medical knowledge of physiology.

Chito-Ryu™ retains the devastating self defence techniques of the fighting tradition and yet is particularly beneficial for ones health. Through the training of Chito-Ryu™ one can build an indomitable spirit and a strong body and mind. The benefits gained through training are advantageous for all areas of life. In the words of the founder “With harmony and persistence, we will reach our goals.”

Dr Chitose’s son, Soke Chitose (Supreme Instructor) and other Master Instructors regularly visit Australia from Japan polishing the skills of students of all levels. The instructors at your local dojos are of the highest quality. You will find them friendly, easy to talk to and willing to assist you to reach your full potential in Karate.

Member Dojos

Sunshine Coast Karate – Maroochydore full-time dojo, established 2000.

Caloundra Karate – Currimundi, community dojo, established Oct 2026.

Your Local Instructors

Sensei Martin Phillips

  • Godan (5th Degree) in Karate
  • Yondan (4th Degree) in Kobujutsu
  • Renshi (Master Instructor)
  • Chito-Ryu World Championships medallist (1989 – 2017)

Sensei Sandra Phillips

  • Godan (5th Degree) in Karate
  • Yondan (4th Degree) in Kobujutsu
  • Renshi (Master Instructor)
  • Chito-Ryu World Championships medallist (1995 – 2017)

Sensei Sami Phillips

  • Sandan (3rd Degree) in Karate
  • Sandan (3rd Degree) in Kobujutsu
  • Jun-Shidoin (Junior Instructor)
  • Chito-Ryu World Championships medallist (2017 – 2026)

Sensei Sam Hunt

  • Nidan (3rd Degree) in Karate
  • Nidan (3rd Degree) in Kobujutsu
  • Jun-Shidoin (Junior Instructor)
  • Chito-Ryu World Championships medallist (2023)

Sensei Matthew Stevenson

  • 1st Degree Black Belt
  • Jun-Shidoin (Junior Instructor)
  • Chito-Ryu World Championships medallist (2026)

Senpai Hayden Hosking

  • 1st Kyu
  • Trainee Instructor
  • Chito-Ryu World Championships medallist & Junior Tournament Champion (2026)