Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate

Traditional real karate for the whole family

Chito-Ryu is a traditional form of Karate with an international headquarters in Japan. The founder Dr Chitose (1898-1984) was a medical doctor that studied at the prestigious Tokyo University. Dr Chitose came from a renowned martial arts family and was instructed by the most famous names in the Karate world at the time. In 1952 Dr Chitose developed the style of Chito-Ryu based on his lifetime of Karate training and medical knowledge of physiology.

Chito-Ryu retains the devastating self defence techniques of the fighting tradition and yet is particularly beneficial for ones health. Through the training of Chito-Ryu one can build an indomitable spirit and strong body and mind. The benefits gained through training are advantageous for all areas of life.  In the words of the founder:


"With harmony and persistence we will reach our goals"