Frequently Asked Questions

Initially you will need to sign a waiver/membership form (Available here) and wear Loose comfortable clothing that you can move in. Once you have made the decision to continue training you will need to start obtaining the items listed below: 

• First you will need a Karate Gi (Uniform)
• Hand mitts
• Shin and instep protectors
• Mouth guard
• Groin guard (Men - Optional but recommended)
• Chest guard (Ladies - Optional but recommended)

The only other thing you need is your desire and enthusiasm to start!

Everyone is welcome! We do not discriminate in any way! Age, gender, race, religion, disability, it doesn't matter! If you want to learn, we would love to teach you.

Note: While ABK is suitable for all ages (there are many juniors training throughout the ABK style) and all are welcome to train at the Red Hill Dojo, we only have two classes per week so that any juniors will have to train in the same class as the adults. 

If you would prefer your junior to train in a dedicated juniors class, please go to this page to find a suitable ABK class near you.

While there are many Children training throughout ABK and all are welcome to train at the Red Hill Dojo, we do only have two classes per week so that any children will have to train in the same class as the adults. 

So, while children are welcome, If you would prefer your child to train in a dedicated juniors class, please go to this page to find a suitable ABK class near you.

All students develop at different speeds due to their own individual circumstances. Some natural athletes with high dedication may achieve Black Belt in under two years while another may take several years. As long as you are growing and learning all the time it really doesn’t matter.

For all new students the first months training at Red Hill Dojo is absolutely FREE. We want you to really get a feel for what we do and how ABK Martial Arts can positively impact your life. Once you have decided that you would like to keep training, and we hope you will, then their are two ways to pay:

$15 per class or...

$75 per month. 

As we'd love to see you on the floor more than once a week we believe the $75 monthly investment is great value. And once you are a 'paid up' student with a Gi (uniform) you can also train at any other ABK Dojo on other nights.

Note: all students must sign the membership/waiver form available here before their first class.

The Red Hill Dojo carries full sports club insurance and every certified ABK instructor has a Government issued Blue Card.