Karate Classes near Croydon

Kando Martial Arts was established in 1997 by Chief Instructor Shihan Paul Veldman, a highly respected martial arts instructor with decades of experience.

Shihan Paul is a 6th Degree Black Belt in Karate and began training at age 13, later specialising in traditional Shukokai Karate.

Sensei Andy started karate at a young age and developed confidence, resilience, and leadership through years of dedicated training.

With over a decade of teaching experience, Sensei Andy now leads Kando Martial Arts Knox, delivering high-quality karate instruction to families from across the Knox area.

Kando Martial Arts Knox proudly supports students travelling from Croydon with structured, traditional karate training.

Croydon families looking for comprehensive karate and martial arts training often discover Kando Martial Arts Knox as an ideal choice, combining our established reputation with a manageable commute to Boronia. Many Croydon parents appreciate our structured approach to teaching karate, which helps children develop not just physical skills but also important life values like respect and perseverance.

The drive from Croydon to our Boronia dojo usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes. Take Maroondah Highway heading west toward Boronia, then turn onto Burwood Highway. From Burwood Highway, turn into Lewis Road, followed by a turn into Wadhurst Drive. Our facility is located at Unit 2/5 Wadhurst Drive, Boronia.

While Croydon is slightly further from Boronia than some other Knox suburbs, many families find the journey worthwhile for the quality of instruction we provide. Public transport connections are available, and our flexible class schedules help accommodate families making the trip from Croydon for regular training sessions. The commitment shown by Croydon families demonstrates their dedication to providing their children with quality martial arts education, and we're proud to support their journey.