Longest trading · Updated October 2026
New South Wales martial arts schools, longest trading
As of October 2026, the three longest-trading martial arts schools in New South Wales on Staying Power are Goshukan Karate Academy (started in 1964; 5.0 from 329 Google reviews), Goshukan Karate Academy Liverpool (started in 1964; 5.0 from 57 Google reviews) and Kyokushin karate - KIMAA (started in 1975; 4.9 from 15 Google reviews).
- Martial Arts Schools compared
- 510
- Google reviews
- 17,736
- Median rating
- 5.0
| # | Business | Rating | Google reviews | Started | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goshukan Karate Academy | 329 Google reviews | 1964 | ||
| 2 | Goshukan Karate Academy Liverpool | 57 Google reviews | 1964 | ||
| 3 | Kyokushin karate - KIMAA23 Rohini St Level 1, Turramurra NSW 2074 | 15 Google reviews | 1975 | ||
| 4 | Shinbukan Japanese Culture & Martial Arts Academy151 Burns Bay Rd, Sydney NSW 2066 | 51 Google reviews | 1978 | ||
| 5 | Shinbukan Karate Ninjutsu & Japanese Martial Arts | 10 Google reviews | 1978 | ||
| 6 | The Sydney University Judo Club | 19 Google reviews | 1978 | ||
| 7 | IMC Liverpool Martial Arts Centre380 Hoxton Park Rd, Sydney NSW 2170 | 176 Google reviews | 1979 | ||
| 8 | Blue Mountains Martial ARTS Centre114 Mount St, Leura NSW 2780 | 26 Google reviews | 1980 | ||
| 9 | Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre | 200 Google reviews | 1983 | ||
| 10 | Chi Sau Club Kung Fu418 Crown St, Sydney NSW 2010 | 25 Google reviews | 1984 | ||
| 11 | Chaffeys Martial Arts240 Marius St, Tamworth NSW 2340 | 15 Google reviews | 1984 | ||
| 12 | Wyllie Martial Arts94 Penshurst St, Sydney NSW 2068 | 110 Google reviews | 1985 | ||
| 13 | KMA St Marys | 22 Google reviews | 1986 | ||
| 14 | Taekwondo World | 101 Google reviews | 1987 | ||
| 15 | AJS Self Defence - Taekwondo and Hapkido200 Sunnyholt Rd, Sydney NSW 2148 | 12 Google reviews | 1988 | ||
| 16 | Newcastle Karate77 Munibung Rd, Newcastle NSW 2285 | 185 Google reviews | 1990 | ||
| 17 | BKJ Martial Arts WPH - since 2001925-941 Canterbury Rd, Sydney NSW 2195 | 28 Google reviews | 1990 | ||
| 18 | CMA Martial Arts Centre | 91 Google reviews | 1992 | ||
| 19 | Kukki Taekwondo Martial Arts130 George St, Sydney NSW 2077 | 17 Google reviews | 1993 | ||
| 20 | UFA Martial Arts Academy55 York Rd, Sydney NSW 2750 | 31 Google reviews | 1995 | ||
| 21 | Reflex Centre Martial Arts & Fitness | 36 Google reviews | 1996 | ||
| 22 | For Life Martial Arts15 Charlton St, Central Coast NSW 2256 | 52 Google reviews | 1997 | ||
| 23 | International Wing Chun Academy (Penrith)3 Castlereagh St, Penrith NSW 2750 | 20 Google reviews | 1997 | ||
| 24 | Dragon Style Martial Arts247 Railway Pde, Sydney NSW 2166 | 15 Google reviews | 1997 | ||
| 25 | Apeiron Martial Arts | 16 Google reviews | 2000 | ||
| 26 | Zett Sports | Sports Gear Wholesalers & Manufacturers | 46 Google reviews | 2002 | ||
| 27 | Kings Academy | 120 Google reviews | 2002 | ||
| 28 | Life BJJ Coffs HarbourJetty Village Shopping Centre, Shop G5/361 Harbour Dr | 14 Google reviews | 2004 | ||
| 29 | INRG MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS GYM | 80 Google reviews | 2005 | ||
| 30 | Red Boat Kung Fu431 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 | 45 Google reviews | 2005 | ||
| 31 | Sydney Karate Club392 Jones St, Sydney NSW 2007 | 33 Google reviews | 2007 | ||
| 32 | The Grappling Lab9 Lyn Pde, Sydney NSW 2170 | 179 Google reviews | 2008 | ||
| 33 | Wu Xing Dao Kung Fu - MMA Central Coast | 52 Google reviews | 2008 | ||
| 34 | Portal Brazilian Jiu Jitsu27 Cessna Cres, Ballina NSW 2478 | 30 Google reviews | 2008 | ||
| 35 | Pollet's Martial Arts Centre Penrith29 Coombes Dr, Sydney NSW 2750 | 47 Google reviews | 2008 | ||
| 36 | Pollet's Martial Arts Centre - Castle Hill5 Salisbury Rd, Sydney NSW 2154 | 61 Google reviews | 2008 | ||
| 37 | Pollet's Martial Arts | 35 Google reviews | 2008 | ||
| 38 | Dynamic Self Defence90 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2142 | 37 Google reviews | 2009 | ||
| 39 | Kung Fu Tao Academy79 Edgeworth David Ave, Sydney NSW 2076 | 45 Google reviews | 2010 | ||
| 40 | Garage Jiu Jitsu6 Bellambi St, Wollongong NSW 2518 | 32 Google reviews | 2010 | ||
| 41 | Gracie Barra Central Coast12 Aston Rd, Central Coast NSW 2250 | 65 Google reviews | 2011 | ||
| 42 | Martial Arts Research Academy - MARA Prospect | 63 Google reviews | 2011 | ||
| 43 | Martial Arts Spirit | Prestons | 327 Google reviews | 2012 | ||
| 44 | Guy's Karate School321 New England Hwy, Maitland NSW 2320 | 112 Google reviews | 2012 | ||
| 45 | Martial Arts Spirit | Mount Annan | 104 Google reviews | 2012 | ||
| 46 | Martial Arts Spirit | Rooty Hill | 271 Google reviews | 2012 | ||
| 47 | Goulburn Martial Arts Academy | 97 Google reviews | 2012 | ||
| 48 | Budokan Judo Club AustraliaBudokan Training Centre, Castle Hill Showground, Sydney NSW 2154 | 30 Google reviews | 2012 | ||
| 49 | Giant Martial Arts - Bexley170 Stoney Creek Rd, Sydney NSW 2207 | 105 Google reviews | 2013 | ||
| 50 | Mosman Martial Arts Academy | 19 Google reviews | 2013 |
Staying Power compared 510 martial arts schools in New South Wales, with 17,736 Google reviews between them. Of these, 63 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 18 reviews.
Of the martial arts schools compared, the most reviewed is Higher Jiu Jitsu, with 388 Google reviews at 5.0.
How this list is ranked
Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed.
The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
Questions
- Which martial arts schools in New South Wales have been trading the longest?
- As of October 2026, the three longest-trading martial arts schools in New South Wales on Staying Power are Goshukan Karate Academy (started in 1964; 5.0 from 329 Google reviews), Goshukan Karate Academy Liverpool (started in 1964; 5.0 from 57 Google reviews) and Kyokushin karate - KIMAA (started in 1975; 4.9 from 15 Google reviews).
- How does Staying Power rank martial arts schools in New South Wales?
- Businesses are ranked by the year they started, as their own website states it, earliest first. Only businesses rated 4.0 or better from at least 10 Google reviews are listed. The year is the business's own statement and is not checked against a register, and age alone says nothing about quality.
- How many martial arts schools in New South Wales did Staying Power compare?
- Staying Power compared 510 martial arts schools in New South Wales, with 17,736 Google reviews between them. Of these, 63 meet this list's method. The median rating is 5.0 from a median of 18 reviews.
- Can a business pay to be listed or to rank higher?
- No. Every business is ranked by the same published method, and no business can pay to be listed or to move up.