Membership & Fees
Transparent pricing, clear structure, and full IKD-Australia membership information.
Free Introductory Program
Thinking about starting karate?
New students are welcome to attend their first 3 lessons free with no obligation.
Experience traditional Shotokan karate, meet our instructors, and see if IKD Australia is the right fit for you.
Membership Overview
IKD-Australia offers transparent and family-friendly membership options to support all students from beginners to advanced levels.
IKD-Australia Gympie Dojo is an official member of International Karate Daigaku. Members receive access to technical seminars, grading recognition, and international standards.
Training Fees (Flexible Options)
Flexible training options are available for children, teenagers, and adults training at IKD Australia.
1 Class Per Week
Kids
$50 per month
OR
$90 per term
Adults
$60 per month
OR
$140 per term
Up To 3 Classes
Kids
$60 per month
OR
$140 per term
Adults
$70 per month
OR
$180 per term
Casual Training
$20 per session
Family Discount
1 class/week
$10 discount per term
per family member
Up to 3 classes/week
$20 discount per term
per family member
Membership & Grading
Annual Membership Fees
Kids / Juniors:
$130 per year
Adults (18+):
$140 per year
Includes:
• IKD-Australia dojo licence renewal
• Karate Australia affiliation fees
• Insurance coverage
New Membership
One-off joining fee:
$230 (first year total)
Includes:
• Karate Gi (uniform)
• White belt
• Registration
• IKD affiliation
• Student insurance
Grading Fees
• 10th Kyu – 4th Kyu: $50
• 3rd Kyu – 1st Kyu: $80
• 1st Dan: $100 + IKD fee
AKF Registration Steps
Students must complete national registration via Karate Australia:
https://www.karateaustralia.org.au/rego/
Steps:
• Select NEW MEMBER or RETURNING MEMBER
• Search club:
International Karate Daigaku Association Australia Inc.
• Complete registration
• Contact Shihan Hamid for discount code
Policies
Binding Agreement
By registering for monthly or term training, members acknowledge this as a binding training agreement.
PlayOn & Activate! Queensland
IKD Australia is an approved provider for the Play On! Sport Voucher Program and the Activate! Queensland initiative.
Cancellation Policy
- Three (3) months' written notice is required to cancel membership.
- A cancellation fee of up to $250 may apply where the required notice is not provided.
- Registration and membership fees are non-refundable.
- All students must maintain a current IKD Australia membership while training.
IKD Property
To help keep karate affordable for new students, certain equipment supplied by IKD Australia remains the property of the club and is provided on loan during a member's training.
Upon resignation or termination of membership:
- IKD Australia karate uniforms (Gi) supplied by the club must be returned in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Official IKD Australia club badges must also be returned.
- IKD Australia Passbooks remain the property of the member and do not need to be returned.
If club property is not returned within 30 days after membership has ended, the following replacement charges may apply:
- Karate Uniform (Gi): $60
- IKD Australia Club Badges: $30
Communication Policy
Members are expected to respond to official IKD Australia correspondence relating to:
- Membership and registration
- Annual fees and training fees
- Gradings
- Club property
- Club administration
- Events and official notices
If no response is received after reasonable reminders, IKD Australia may proceed with the appropriate administrative action, including issuing invoices, updating membership records, or cancelling membership where necessary.
EXTRA INFO
- Martial arts supplies available at dojo
- Monthly newsletter provided
- Includes seminars, gradings, events

