The Melbourne University Karate Club

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Non-Student Membership

Membership fees are $140 for a single semester, $255 for a full year and $25 for a single session.

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Student Membership

Membership fees are $100 for a single semester, $175 for a full year and $15 for a single session. The single semester student fee includes non-Melbourne Uni students.

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Beginner Program

The beginner program runs every Friday from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in Room 304, Building 199, Stop 1, University of Melbourne. Bring yourself, and the club will handle the rest.

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First Two Lessons Free

Complete beginners, people from different styles and people returning after years away are welcome. Come along and try it out. Your first two lessons will be free.

Event

Monday Karate Training

Wed, 12 Aug

Regular karate training at the Lazer Room in Nona Lee Sports Centre. Closed on public and University holidays.

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Wednesday Karate Training

Wed, 12 Aug

Regular karate training at the Lazer Room in Nona Lee Sports Centre. Closed on public and University holidays.

Event

Beginner Program

Wed, 12 Aug

Beginner karate sessions open to everyone, including complete beginners, people from different styles and those returning after years away. The first two lessons are free. Held at Room 304, Building 199, Stop 1, University of Melbourne.

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Semester 2 Open Day Performance

Sun, 16 Aug

Live karate performance featuring kata, bunkai and kumite at the University of Melbourne Semester 2 Open Day. The event runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm, with the karate demonstration at 1:30pm. Held at MacFarland Court, or the Raymond Priestly Building Undercroft in the event of rain.

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Internal Mini Tournament

Mon, 24 Aug

A friendly internal tournament for all belt levels, designed to familiarise participants with the rules and format of the LBKA tournament. Competitors are divided by belt level and spar against people of a similar level. Minimum sparring equipment required: mouth guard, punching mitts, and shin and instep guards.

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Lion Bushido Tournament

Sun, 30 Aug

Martial arts tournament featuring point sparring, continuous sparring, kata and other divisions for male and female competitors. The club reimburses $20 per event. Entry fees are $50 for one event, $55 for two events and $50 for three events. Registrations close on 25 August 2026.