Kuro Obi Martial Arts

We are so happy our daughter decided to try something new, the staff are friendly, welcoming and encouraging. Thanks Shah & Team!

Kuro Obi’s a great place for kids and young people to learn the discipline of real karate and it’s taught by amazing instructors. Highly recommend!

Highly recommend this karate for all kids and adults. Shah is a highly knowledgeable and trusted teacher.

Amazing program that teaches the kids so many important skills. Shihan is a AAA instructor.

Training at Kuro Obi was an awesome experience and gave me a real respect for the training quality that Shihan Shah gives. Haven’t had any luck finding another Dojo like it. Go here!

Wonderful classes for kids. I am amazed at how quickly they learn karate with Shah. His dedication to his craft and to our children does wonders.

Wanted to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for Shihan Shah and this haven of Martial Arts learning in the Inner West. Like others who have also previously commented, I tried several different martial styles and Dojo's before I found the right fit for me too. Once I did my first introductory Kyokushin classes, was convinced I need look no further. Studying Karate has helped me achieve many different personal goals and work on my self discipline and development in many, many ways - have improved my self defense skills, obtained much better mental and physical clarity, lost a bunch of weight I didn't need (30kg and counting!), made new friends and had a lot of fun, while learning seriously at the same time. Deeply grateful to Shihan and all our Senpai at the Dojo / fellow students for the incredible community of this organisation. Looking forward to continuing to practice and dedicate myself to Kyokushin for the rest of my life. I'd really encourage anyone who might be wondering to contact the Dojo for the couple of free trial classes and see what you think of it. OSU! And thank you so much again Shihan, it's a great blessing to be your student.

Kuro Obi is a great and really motivating dojo - I've been training for almost three years now and really appreciate Shihan Shah's teaching and experience. Would highly recommend

Having started Kyokushin at a later age, the guidance and support that is practiced within the Doju provides a safe and positive environment for all comers looking for a challenging and enriching personal experience.
Shihan Shah brings a wealth of knowledge in the discipline that he provides to practitioners of any age and experience

Kuro Obi Martial Arts is an amazing dojo. My daughter has learnt so much technically and personally under the caring and passionate tutelage of Shah. His dedication to his craft and genuine care of the children is undeniable. Highly recommended!

My son and daughter have been attending karate for several years now. Shihan Shah has been a wonderful teacher. He’s great with kids, they really respect and listen to him. I would highly recommend Shihan Shan and his team to anyone who wants their children to gain confidence, fitness and discipline.

Shihan has shown me path of the martial way. Under his tutelage, I know that I can follow it. Would recommend

This is definitely the best dojo I’ve been to, and I’m loving the sessions here. I’ve had to try a few different places to find the right one for me, and happy to say that the instructors here are very professional as well as friendly and super encouraging. Can’t wait to see where it takes me.

Fantastic environment for practising martial arts in the Inner West, the instructors are so dedicated and excellent at adjusting their skills to their audience (I'm referring to the kids classes). I was amazed at the ability of the teacher to communicate to young children the importance of all sorts of important values key to the art of Karate and just as essential for becoming a well-rounded individual. Highly recommend the place for all ages!

Fun and safe. Challenging for all ages and dispositions. Such a huge benefit for my son’s motor skills, confidence and happiness.

Very encouraging instructors.helped my boys gain confidence and improve on physical abilities. Love the atmosphere here.

An excellent dojo to learn martial arts under the expert guidance of Shihan Shah. For me, from the very young to the not so young, Kuro Obi teaches an honest approach to learning all aspects of your karate that is based on real achievements and developments, not just belt colours. I highly recommend Kuro Obi for all ages and experience.

This is such an inspirational Dojo we can’t thank Shah enough for the passion and dedication he’s giving our kids helping them grow into respectful confident resilient human beings! Osu

Shihan Shah has to the most dedicated teacher I have met. I first enrolled my son into karate at 4 yrs of age and Shihan is sooo accommodating. My son has learnt discipline, respect and concentration and it's all down to his classes. Definitely recommend to all!

The best place to learn Kyokushin Karate in Sydney. I went to my first class when I was a young boy, back in 2000s, in Russia, and It was kind of a challenge for me to start attending classes with a new trainer, in a foreign country, on my own without any friends or partners. It was 2 years ago, I’m 30 y.o. Now, and I’d like to say, that Shihan Shah is one of the best trainers I’ve ever met. If you’re an adult person, if you’ve never been doing martial arts, if you think that it’s “too late” - don’t think, just show up, you won’t regret it.