Using the age-old philosophy of 'case by case', Chito-Ryu teaches traditional Japanese Karate with a view to promoting good health, building strong bodies and learning self-respect and determination. By fostering these attributes, our students responsibly learn the devastating unarmed techniques that has made Karate famous.

Chito-Ryu Karate is not a sport as such so there is little emphasis on competition. However many of our members pursue this avenue in a variety of tournaments each year. Chito-Ryu Karate International hosts a Tri-annual Tournament in either Kumomoto, Japan or Vancouver, Canada with over 2,000 competitors entered each time.

Chito-Ryu Lithgow has a junior class for Kindergarten to Year 5 and a Senior class for Year 6 and up. The step by step learning programme we offer makes Karate training suitable for anyone with even the most basic level of fitness.

Lithgow's instructors are Peter McKinnon and Colin Phillips. Peter and Colin are both ranked as Shodan, (1st dan Black Belt). Peter also holds the rank of Joon-Shidoin, a teaching qualification recognised internationally.

Classes are run on Friday evenings, 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. for Juniors and 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. for Seniors. No special clothing or equipment is needed to start. Beginners or experienced martial artists are welcome!

For further enquiries about Chito-Ryu, please contact Peter McKinnon on (02) 6355 2600 or the Lithgow PCYC.

Haktari Taekwondo Academy has been teaching Korean Martial Arts around the Central West and Blue Mountains region of New South Wales since 1987.

The head instructor is Jeff Crane (pictured in maroon on the right) who is a 4th Dan Black Belt himself. He has 18 years of tournament fighting experience, 14 years experience in instructing taekwondo and is a fully qualified examiner. All coaches and instructors and NCAS accredited.

Taekwondo is a very ancient artform with focus being placed on things such as:

• strength and fitness
• good communication and leadership skills
• self esteem and concentration
• speed and agility
• coordination and balance
• traditional disciplines and many more

Males and females must be over 7 years of age and the first lesson is FREE. Learn the newest olympic sport. Join today by contacting the Lithgow PCYC or Jeff Crane on (02) 6355 5639.

Taekwondo classes are held at the Lithgow PCYC on Thursday evenings from 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. for beginners and Yellow belts and 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. for Blue, Red, and Black belts.