Awards & Recognitions
International Shotokan-ryu Karate-do Shihankai
Recognised Among Adelaide’s Top Martial Arts Schools
The Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Inc)
A Global Fellowship of ratified, authentic Shotokan Karate Instructors.
An acadamy of international senior Shotokan instructors open to Godan and above who have been graded within a Shotokan organisation recognised and accepted by the ISKS.
The Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Inc)
Recognised Among Adelaide’s Top Martial Arts Schools
The Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Inc)
The Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame (Inc), unites and gives recognition to influential martial artists throughout Australasia who develop high ethical and technical abilities within the broader martial arts and associated Industry.
2025 Quality Business Awards
Recognised Among Adelaide’s Top Martial Arts Schools
Recognised Among Adelaide’s Top Martial Arts Schools
Winner For The Best Martial Arts Studio - City of Playford
Jindokai Karate-Do: Playford Dojo has been selected as The Best Martial Arts Studio in the City of Playford, SA for 2025 - achieving an overall quality score of 95% or greater.
Recognised Among Adelaide’s Top Martial Arts Schools
Recognised Among Adelaide’s Top Martial Arts Schools
Recognised Among Adelaide’s Top Martial Arts Schools
We’re proud to share that Jindokai Shotokan Karate has been featured in the Adelaide Examiner’s list of “Top 8 Martial Arts Classes in Adelaide.”
This recognition reflects our dedication to traditional Shotokan Karate and the strong community we’ve built across all of our branches.
🏆 Jindokai Named Finalist in National Small Business Awards
Jindokai Shotokan Karate-Do has been named a Finalist in the Martial Arts Category of the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards.
This national recognition reflects the strength of our dojo community and the dedication of our students, families, and instructors who train each week in the spirit of traditional Shotokan Karate.
We are grateful for the continued support of our community and proud to represent authentic martial arts training in Adelaide.
🥋 WSKF Jindokai Shotokan Karate-Do
Mawson Lakes | Angle Vale | Modbury Heights
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Best Martial Arts Studio in the City of Playford
Quality Business Awards Australia
We are proud to announce that Jindokai Karate-Do – Playford Dojo has been awarded Best Martial Arts Studio in the City of Playford for 2025 by Quality Business Awards Australia.
This recognition highlights the exceptional dedication of our students, the guidance of our instructors, and the strength of our traditional Shotokan values.
Located at Angle Vale Primary School, the Playford Dojo is more than just a training space—it’s a place where discipline, focus, and personal growth come to life.
Why We Were Recognised
At Jindokai, we teach authentic Japanese Shotokan Karate under the leadership of Sensei Dion Risborg, a senior martial artist with decades of experience. Our programs cater to all ages and experience levels, with classes designed to build skill, character, and resilience.
We’re affiliated with:
- Karate Australia (AKF)
- World Shotokan Karate-Do Federation (WSKF)
This ensures our standards align with international best practices and traditional teachings.
Community at the Core
This award reflects not just the quality of our instruction, but the heart of our community. We are deeply grateful to our students, families, and the wider community for their ongoing support and belief in the Jindokai philosophy.
Join the Journey
If you’re in the northern suburbs and looking for a disciplined, supportive martial arts experience, now is the perfect time to get started.
📍 Classes every Tuesday evening at Angle Vale Primary School
🌐 Learn more or register online