Welcome to Gold Martial Arts
Sensei Mark Golding, founder and Chief Instructor of Gold Martial Arts, along with our dynamic, family focussed team, welcomes you to our organisation.
Sensei Mark, 5th Dan, Shito-Ryu Karate and 2nd Dan, Shotokan Karate, formally started his martial arts training in 1981. He has a Bachelor of Education in Health & Physical Education, and a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, with 25+ years of teaching experience in secondary schools in Western Australia.
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Good luck to Laura Golding and Sensei Mark Golding, who will proudly represent Australia at the 2026 Karate World Cup in Hangzhou, China, from 20 - 22 November.The Karate World Cup will bring together the worldโs top 20 teams in both Male and Female Kata and Kumite. The competition will follow a phased format, commencing with a group stage featuring four groups of five teams, followed by quarter-finals, semi-finals and, ultimately, the medal bouts.Australia has qualified two teams for this prestigious event: Female Kumite and Male Kumite.Sensei Mark will coach the Male Kumite Team.We wish Laura, Sensei Mark and the entire Australian team every success as they take on the world's best on the international stage.Go Australia! ๐ฆ๐บ
BERLIN & GLASGOW 2026 | Wrapped ๐ฉ๐ช๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟCongratulations to Aislinn and Zachary Thomas, who recently represented Australia and Gold Martial Arts with distinction at the International Banzai Cup in Berlin, Germany, and the Commonwealth Karate Elite & Club Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.Both athletes delivered outstanding performances on the international stage, bringing home an impressive collection of medals!๐ฅ Aislinn ThomasCommonwealth Karate ChampionshipsElite๐ฅBronze Medal - Cadet Female KataClub๐ฅSilver Medal - Cadet Female Kata๐ฅSilver Medal - Cadet Female Kumite (-47kg)๐ฅ Zachary ThomasInternational Banzai Cup๐ฅSilver Medal - U14 Male Kumite (-38kg)๐ฅBronze Medal - U14 Male KataAn incredible achievement for both athletes, showcasing their dedication, perseverance and commitment to their sport.Congratulations, Aislinn and Zachary! What an amazing journey and achievement!#goldmartialarts #wherechampionsareborn #teamgma #karateaustralia #karatewesternaustralia
๐ฅ BUILDING STRONGER CONNECTIONS THROUGH KARATEIt was an absolute pleasure to welcome the coaching staff from Northern Suburbs Goju-Kai Karate to our club for a wonderful evening of shared training, learning and collaboration.It was fascinating to explore the similarities and differences between Shito-Ryu and Goju-Kai through kihon, kihon ido and kata, exchanging techniques, training methods and insights from our respective styles.#goldmartialarts #WhereChampionsAreBorn #TeamGMA #karateaustralia #karatewesternaustralia
A great insight into the dedication, leadership and hard work behind our Australian karate team! ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฅWishing Sensei Mark Golding and the entire Team Australia squad all the very best as they prepare to take on the world at the Karate World Cup in Hangzhou, China.Best of luck, team! ๐๐
COMMONWEALTH CLUB KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟA huge congratulations to our incredible athlete Aislinn Thomas on an outstanding performance, bringing home TWO SILVER MEDALS from the Commonwealth Club Karate Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.๐ฅSilver Medal - Cadet Female Kataโ
RND 1 v ENG ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 3-0โ
RND 2 v ENG ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 2-1โ
RND 3 v ENG ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 3-0โ
RND 4 v ENG ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 2-1โ RND 5 v AUS ๐ฆ๐บ 0-3 (Final)๐ฅSilver Medal - Cadet Female Kumite -47kgโ
RND 1 v SCO ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ 2-0โ
RND 2 v RSA ๐ฟ๐ฆ 4-2โ
RND 3 v ENG ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 7-1โ
RND 4 v ENG ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 4-3โ RND 5 v SCO ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ 0-6 (Final)Competing in two different disciplines takes tremendous skill, focus, discipline and versatility. Aisliin demonstrated all of these qualities, performing with confidence, strength and composure throughout her events.TWO EVENTS. TWO SILVER MEDALS. ONE INCREDIBLE ACHIEVEMENT!We are so proud of you, Aislinn! ๐๐ธ Karate Australia#goldmartialarts #WhereChampionsAreBorn #TeamGMA #karateaustralia #karatewesternaustralia
12TH COMMONWEALTH KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟWhat an outstanding achievement! A massive congratulations to Aislinn Thomas on winning a BRONZE MEDAL in Cadet Female Kata at the 12th Commonwealth Karate Championships in Glasgow, Scotland! ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฅCompeting on the Commonwealth stage is an outstanding accomplishment in itself, and bringing home a bronze medal is something truly special.We are incredibly proud of you, Aislinn! What a moment to celebrate! ๐๐ธ Karate Australia#goldmartialarts #WhereChampionsAreBorn #TeamGMA #karateaustralia #karatewesternaustralia
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