Reviews of Kansai Karate Academy Clayfield Dojo

Sensei David, though having an unassuming manner, is a master at practical Self Defence for today's world. Sensei teaches his students variations for various situations, but points out that each confrontation/situation is unique and students are therefore encouraged to think outside of many timeworn approaches.

Sensei David requires students to know bunkai application for all katas taught, and not to simply see kata as a set of choreographed aesthetic moves to look pleasing to the eye of the uninitiated.

The karate taught at Kansai Karate Clayfield concentrates on the bunkai of the katas as self defence. Sensei David combines his wider training in traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu to render awesome self defence techniques for the street in today's environment.

I am continually amazed at Sensei David' s knowledge in the area of

Martial Arts. His teaching on Bunkai of Kata and his knowledge and practicality in self defence is amazing.

Every aspect of Kansai Karate Clayfield Karate is outstanding. The knowledge of the Chief Instructor is limitless. His kata Bunkai is practical and extremely efficient. The coupling of his Karate (5th Dan) knowledge, and traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu background of many years makes for extremely effective and practical Self Defence.

The Instruction given by Sensei David is Karate as it was meant to be. His knowledge of Karate and Jiu-Jitsu techniques for modern Self Defence in the street situation is outstanding. The interest in, and attention given to, the individual student's development is amazing. There is also a sense of caring for each member beyond the Dojo and the training class which makes you feel that you belong to an extended family.

To train under Sensei David is an opportunity not to be missed. Sensei David's knowledge of Kata Bunkai and his practical Self-Defence for real life situations is outstanding. I can't speak highly enough of my experience while training there for some years and look forward to returning when back in Brisbane.

Sensei David (Chief Instructor) not only is an excellent Instructor with a real depth of knowledge in the Bunkai of Kata, but takes an interest in the whole Student's well-being.

Each Student feels that they belong to a Karate Family and aren't just a number. Personal development of the individual is encouraged in the whole of life and not just in the Martial Arts.

My time at Kansai Karate Clayfield was the most rewarding experience I have experienced in 20 years of Martial Art involvment. Sensei David's understanding of Traditional Shito-Ryu Shukokai Karate (especially the bunkai of Kata) is outstanding. This coupled with a long backgroung in traditional Japanese Jui Jitsu makes his Self Defence for the street awesome. Unfortunately my work took me away.

I wish I'd found this Karate Dojo and Sensei David earlier for my family. The attention paid to each student is amazing and the teaching in all areas excellent. Especially when it comes to Self Defence for the Street Sensei David's knowledge is boundless and practical.

As a parent who has had my children in various sports and some other Martial Arts i can't find the words to adequately express my satisfaction with the Kansai Karate Clayfield Dojo and Chief Instructor Sensei David.

If you are interested in Sport Karate you will receive excellent instruction and encouragement but when interpreting the Kata bunkai and adapting it to the street for Self Defense Sensei David, in my view, excels. I have been associated with other Martial Art styles but have never been more impressed.

I have studied in other forms of Mrtial Arts but Clayfield Dojo under Sensei David's teaching was the ultimate experience. His teaching is effective clear and has various methods to suite the individual for every most likely situation. I was sorry to have to leave Brisbane especially because of this excellent teaching by Sensei David. His unique blending of Karate Kata Bunkai with Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu and Small circle Ju Jitsu is an eye opener and mind blower. If you are looking for Sport Karate then you are going to be encouraged and developed but the main emphasis here is true Karate for it's original intention of close quarter Self Defense.

I can not speak highly enough of the Clayfield Dojo and Sensei David's knowledge of Karate, Ju-Jitsu and the blending of Karate Bunkai with Ju-Jitsu for awesome Self Defence.

As a parent I am totally satisfied with our choice of Dojos and highly recommend Kansai Karate Academy Clayfield to all. I have spoken with other parents and adult students and am amazed at the complete agreement.

I have studied several styles under several Instructors but Kansai Karate Clayfield Dojo

teaches practical methods of Self Defense that equip you for the modern day threats.

Excellent application of Bunkai from Katas combined with Ju-Jitsu with relevance to the modern world and street attacks.

The self-defence taught is a blending of Karate and traditional Japanese Jujitsu.

Katas are never taught without the corresponding Bunkai (interpretation of the kata moves).

As a former student of two other forms of Martial Arts for several years I cannot recommend the instruction here highly enough.

I have been a member of other styles of Martial Art but none came near Kansai Karate Clayfield for Self-defence for the street

My son has been studying Karate with Sensei David for 2. 5 years and his confidence, coordination and general attitude has been transformed. My praise for the Instruction and and personal care could not be higher. I thoroughly recommend Sensei David Bernard and his instruction o all who would seek to learn Karate as. a practical art for self defence. Sensei David's wider Martial Art experience is an eye opener even to the most initiated Martisl Artist.

The Chief Instructor blends his knowledge of kata bunkai with his wider experience in the areas of Jui Jitsu and Judo to deliver a training that prepares one for possible street attacks. Along with this training emphasis is also given to the emotional, ethical, legal implications in applying your knowledge in the event of such incidents,

outstanding interpritation of kata bunkai and practical self defence for the street.

I have a son who had little confidence, little coordination and with little social skills.

Since training at the Kansai Ka.rate Clayfield, all of these areas have shown significant improvement and he is loving the karate techniques he is learning

With the unique blending of traditional Karate Bunkai, Kumite techniques and Ju-Jitsu the Self Defence for the street is outstanding.

I believe this is an excellent Karate School with an excellent approach to individual student needs.

The explanation of kata is at an easily understandable level and made age appropriate.

Self Defence is taught at age appropriate levels from children to adult levels, equipping each level to the utmost of their ability.

Very professional. Friendly students. Self Defense techniques outstanding.

wouldn't train anywhere else.