About
First started out as Zen-Do-Kai karate it operated part time in 1987 in Bolwarra then Largs within Maitland and stayed that way till 1995. In 1995 (now) Shihan Peter left a full time job to pursue a career in full time teaching. The business has had one name change first trading as, ASFITAS Self Defence Centre then in 2006 the name changed to KIRKWOODS INSTITUTE of KARATE (K.I.K). The business traded out of the Maitland P.C.Y.C. up until 2009. After a stint of 18 Months trading out of the Rugby Club at Marcellin Park, Lorn, the business found its home at 315 New England Hwy, Rutherford where it remains today. In 2016 we purchased the venue at Rutherford so securing the future of the business.
Our training complex includes over 250 Square Meters if matted floor, Hanging bags, all types of martial arts training equipment, toilets, showers and a full kitchen for birthday parties or functions.
