About Shotokan Karate Club - JKA-SKC
Shotokan Karate Club (JKA-SKC)
Affiliation:
Shotokan Karate Club - JKA-SKC is proud to be affiliated with JKA-SKC Australasia, under the guidance of Keith Geyer Shihan.
Under the leadership of Keith Geyer Shihan, our club maintains a strong affiliation with the Japan Karate Association (JKA). This affiliation ensures that our instructors receive ongoing training and guidance from renowned experts in the field, allowing us to provide our members with top-quality instruction and support.
Competition Participation: For those interested in competitive karate, our club offers opportunities for members to participate in tournaments and events organized by the WA Karate Association representing our club with pride and skill.
Why Choose Us:
At Shotokan Karate Club (JKA-SKC) we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where members can pursue their karate goals, whether that's mastering kihon techniques, improving physical fitness, or competing at a high level.
With our strong affiliation and participation in competitions, we offer a comprehensive karate experience for individuals of all ages and skill levels.
Ready to Get Started? Whether you're a beginner looking to try karate for the first time or an experienced martial artist seeking to further your skills, we invite you to join us at Shotokan Karate Club (JKA-SKC).
Contact us today to learn more about our programs and schedule your first class!
Keith Geyer shihan
Hombu Dojo: 1 Beavis Street, Elsterwick, Elsternwick, VIC, Australia, Victoria
National Chief Instructor
Keith Geyer Shihan is the National Chief Instructor of JKA-SKC Australasia. He began his karate training in the early 1970s under the guidance of Stan Schmidt Shihan and has spent decades upholding and transmitting the highest standards of traditional Shotokan karate.
Training in Japan & Lineage
Throughout his career, Keith Geyer Shihan has travelled extensively to Japan to refine his technique and deepen his understanding of karate. He had the privilege of training under the late Masatoshi Nakayama Shihan, a central figure in the development of modern Shotokan karate.
A defining period in his development was spending four months training alongside the Japanese national team during the JKA “Golden Era”. During this time, he trained under and alongside legendary masters including Nakayama, Kanazawa, Asai and Abe Shihan—an experience few karateka outside Japan have ever had.
Recognition & Standing
In February 2015, Keith Geyer Shihan’s lifetime contribution to karate was formally recognised when he was appointed a member of the Japan Karate Association’s Shihankai (Masters Association), an honour reserved for senior instructors of the highest technical and ethical standing.
The Keith Geyer Karate Dojo (Honbu)
Established in 2001, the Keith Geyer Karate Dojo is the Honbu (Headquarters) of JKA-SKC Australasia. The dojo represents the pinnacle of Shotokan karate in the region, offering students the unique privilege of learning directly from a senior Shihan whose instruction is grounded in authentic Japanese lineage, tradition and lived experience at the highest level.
Our Senior Perth students are required to visit the Hombu dojo, to enjoy the privilege to Learn from Keith Geyer Shihan; a master with a lifetime dedication to Karate-do.
WA Instructor: Shamyla Lavea
Dojo Head in Mt Hawthorn Shamyla Lavea
Shamyla Lavea Sensei embarked on her karate journey in 1998 at a club in Muscat, Oman, where she discovered the transformative power of karate in her life. In 2000, she continued her karate training under the guidance of Sensei Edji Zenel at the JKA Dojo in Melbourne, Australia.
Competitor, Coach, and Mentor:
Throughout her karate career, Shamyla has not only competed but also coached and judged at the State and National level . Her dedication and passion for karate have made her an active member of WA Karate and JKA SKC.
Establishing Excellence in Perth: Upon moving to Perth, Western Australia, Shamyla established a club in Mount Hawthorn, where her high standards of teaching and unique ability to motivate students of all ages have earned her respect and admiration. She believes that karate is not just a sport but a way of life, instilling in her students a new way of thinking that guides their lives, making them happier, healthier, and wiser individuals.
In 2018, Shamyla achieved the feat of earning a 3rd dan black belt (Sandan) under the watchful eyes of Shihan Stan Schmidt and Sensei Keith Geyer, a recognition internationally acknowledged by the Japan Karate Association (JKA).