Kids and Adults classes in Canberra and Queanbeyan
13 DECEMBER AND 14 DECEMBER
The Zanshin Grading Test will be held on the following dates and locations:
Saturday 13 December
Franklin Dojo
Franklin Early Childhood School
Kilmeny Close, Franklin
Sunday 14 December
Conder Dojo
St Clare of Assisi School
Heidelberg Street, Conder
If you need any help with your preparation or have questions about your grading, please speak with your instructor at your next class.
All Zanshin Martial Arts centres across Canberra and New South Wales are now open and operating as normal. The recent school closures have been lifted and our dojos are fully back to regular classes.
There is no longer any need for daily updates. Please attend your usual class times and locations as all junior and senior sessions will run as scheduled.
Also, please remember to pick up your grading forms from your instructor if you have not already done so. Grading is only three weeks away, so make sure you are prepared.
Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding over the last week. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you back in training.
All Zanshin Martial Arts classes are running as normal today.
There are no school closures affecting our training schedule.
• Franklin Early Childhood Centre, Kilmeny Close
• Canberra PCYC Erindale
All class times remain the same as usual for juniors and seniors.
We will continue updating this page around lunchtime each day with the latest information on open and closed centres. Please also check our Facebook and Instagram pages for daily updates.
We are providing daily updates so families know which Zanshin Martial Arts centres are open, which are closed and where outdoor training sessions are running.
• Watson at Rosary Primary School
• Wanniassa at St Anthony’s Primary School
• Jerrabomberra Primary School
These schools are closed today, however outdoor training is still running so students can continue preparing for grading.
Training will be held at Harrison Oval, directly behind Harrison Primary School.
Meeting point: Harrison District Playing Fields South Carpark on Nullarbor Avenue
• Juniors at 6.30 pm
• Seniors at 7.30 pm
Training will be held on the oval behind Margaret Hendry School.
Meeting point: Sutherland Crescent car park next to the main roundabout
• Juniors at 6.30 pm
• Students may wear their uniform with joggers
• No bare feet allowed
• Plain clothes are fine if preferred
Grading forms will be handed out this week.
We will continue updating this page around lunchtime each day with the latest information on open and closed centres.
CENTRES OPEN TODAY
• Calwell at St Francis of Assisi School
• Googong at the Anglican School
SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY
• Aranda Primary School
• Neville Bonner Primary School
• Evelyn Scott School at Denman Prospect
• Palmerston Primary School
We will be updating the website daily so families know exactly which centres are open and which are closed.
Several ACT schools are currently closed due to a coloured sand safety issue. We are providing daily updates so families know which Zanshin Martial Arts centres are open and which are temporarily unavailable.
If your usual school is closed, you are welcome to attend another Zanshin Martial Arts centre that is open on the same night, or choose a different night at a centre that suits you. This will help you keep up with your training and continue preparing for your grading.
Zanshin Martial Arts is coming to Gundaroo!
We’re kicking off Thursday 23 October with classes running for six weeks at the Gundaroo Soldiers Memorial Hall, 52 Cork Street, Gundaroo.
Classes start at 9:30am, perfect for anyone who wants to get moving early in the day. Whether you’re new to Zanshin or one of our existing students wanting an extra early session, everyone’s welcome!
It’s a great way to build confidence, improve fitness, and start your day feeling energised — all in a fun, supportive environment.
Come along, bring a friend, and be part of our first Gundaroo classes!
Wear something comfortable (trackpants or tights and a t-shirt) and don’t forget your water bottle.
For more info, send us a message or visit www.zanshin.com.au
See you on the mats, Gundaroo! 👊
Zanshin Martial Arts Team
Just letting everyone know that all Zanshin Martial Arts classes will continue as normal throughout the October school holidays.
If you’re not heading away, it’s the perfect chance to keep up your training, stay active, and make the most of the extra time. We’d love to see you in class! 👊🥋
Just over 2 weeks to go!
We’re excited to announce that on Saturday 23 August, we’ll be holding our Dan Grading, alongside a special Open Aiki Class for all senior students – from White Belt right through to Black Belt.
The Open Aiki Class will kick off at 9:00 AM sharp, running for an action-packed hour and a half. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the breadth of what we offer from Brown Belt level and above.
Here’s what to expect:
• Practice rolling and breakfall techniques on our big mats
• Learn the fundamentals of weapon training
• Explore pressure points and arm locks
• Sharpen your technique on our large hanging bags with jumping kicks, strikes, and more
• Train with multiple instructors, each leading a different area of focus as we rotate through stations – giving you a full taste of the Aiki and Dan syllabus
This is more than just a class – it’s a chance to challenge yourself, experience something new, and come together with our senior Zanshin Martial Arts community in the lead-up to Dan grading.
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Just a reminder that Zanshin Martial Arts will be running classes as usual throughout the school holidays.
If you’re not heading away, come join the fun! Our awesome instructors have a few different things planned to keep the kids engaged and enjoying their training over the break.
See you at your nearest dojo!
Zanshin Martial Arts grading is on the weekend of 31st May and 1st June 2025.
How long do gradings go for?
Junior gradings take approximately one hour per group. The senior gradings are in one block of about 3 hours, with a break in the middle for lower grades to get their results.
When should I show up?
If you arrive 10 minutes before the nominated start time, that allows time for uniform checks, attendance marking, and for last-minute nerves to be taken care of.
We have stocks of uniforms, t-shirts, kicking bags and plenty of other things available at the grading shop.
Franklin Grading
Franklin Early Childhood School, Kilmeny Close, Franklin
Saturday, 31st May 2025
Grading Times
9:00 AM Junior – Purple, Orange and Yellow Han
10:00 AM Junior – Red, Red 1, Red 2
11:00 AM Junior – White White 1, White 2
12:00 PM Senior – All Grades
Conder Grading
Sunday, 1st June 2025
Conder St Clare of Assisi School, Heidelberg St
Grading Times
9:00 AM Junior – Purple, Orange and Yellow Han
10:00 AM Junior – Red, Red 1, Red 2
11:00 AM Junior – White, White 1, White 2
12:00 PM Senior – White – Yellow 1