Senior Instructors Sensei Phil Noble (Head of Style), Sensei Wayne Noble, Sensei Ray Vella and Sensei Vince Brogna have been training together consistently since April 12th 1978. They have been teaching quality martial arts to the Western Suburbs of Melbourne since the early 80's, bringing life changing experiences and self defence skills to countless thousands of students. Over the years they have also trained with many of the top martial artists from Australia and around the World including the Gracie Brothers from Brazil, Shihan Fumio Demura (the world's most renowned weapons expert), Sensei Antonio Oliver (Spanish National Coach). Hundreds of students have under their tuition reached the coveted prize of Black Belt and they have trained many National and International champions

Shindo Karate (the way of the free spirit) was born from a desire to teach quality karate in a stimulating and friendly environment. It is based on the traditional Shotokan style and while maintaining karate's traditional values and techniques it has evolved through using modern teaching and training methods.  Our programs are age specific and have been carefully structured to ensure students are delivered the right lesson at the right time.  A heavy emphasis is placed on friendship within the club.  All the instructors are very close friends and many long term friendships have been formed among students.

Shindo is a member of the Australian Karate Federation, which is recognised by the government as being the governing body of karate in Australia. As such students have the opportunity to represent their state and country in the official Victorian and Australian karate teams. All instructors are fully government accredited and insured