Children & families
Confidence, concentration, coordination and respect—taught in a structured environment where children can learn and have fun.
Established 2016 · South Australia
Traditional values.
Practical self-defence.
Structured Kenpo training for children, teens and adults—from complete beginners to Black Belt.
ConfidenceDisciplineFitnessRespect
Welcome to AKK
Building stronger people for life.
Australian Kenpo Karate is a structured 60-technique Kenpo system combining traditional martial arts principles with practical self-defence and progressive training.
Founded by Head Instructor Mr Damion Linke, AKK provides a positive, supportive environment where students develop confidence, discipline, fitness, coordination and martial arts knowledge.
“Lead by example. Follow by choice.”
Teen & adult training
Practical skills, fitness, technique and personal development, with a clear pathway from beginner through to Black Belt.
Real self-defence
Students learn to recognise risk, respond confidently and use their skills responsibly only when their safety is threatened.
Classes & areas
Train with us.
All new students must enquire and receive confirmation before attending. This allows Mandy to discuss the class, collect your details and brief Mr Linke before your first lesson.
Tuesday classes
Barossa area
Junior, teen and adult training.
Junior classAges 5–12
Mixed / Advanced / Black BeltAges 13+
Enquire for detailsWednesday classes
Henley Beach area
Junior, teen and adult training.
Junior classAges 5–12
Mixed / Advanced / Black BeltAges 13+
Enquire for detailsExact venue and class details are provided after your enquiry has been discussed and your place confirmed. Classes follow South Australian public school terms.
10th Dan
Head instructor
Mr Damion Linke
More than 40 years dedicated to the study, development and teaching of martial arts.
Mr Linke founded Australian Kenpo Karate in 2016 to provide the community with a high-quality martial arts system grounded in strong traditions, practical technique and responsible leadership.
40+Years in martial arts
2016AKK established
10th DanBlack Belt
Progress with purpose
A clear path to Black Belt.
Students progress at their own pace by building skill, understanding and character. Gradings are offered when a student is ready and has met the requirements for their level.
YellowOrangePurpleBlueGreenBrownBlack
Black Belt progressionThe journey continues
Achieving Black Belt is not the end. Students can continue developing their knowledge, skill and leadership through ten Dan levels.
1st Dan2nd Dan3rd Dan4th Dan5th Dan6th Dan7th Dan8th Dan9th Dan10th Dan
Earn every step
Regular training, home practice, tags, a strong understanding of current material and a successful pre-grading prepare students for their next rank.
More than a belt
Our aim is to develop students with integrity, self-discipline, confidence and leadership qualities—Black Belt role models in class and in life.
AKK Black Belt family tree
Built through dedication.
Our family tree recognises the Black Belts who have trained and progressed under the Australian Kenpo Karate lineage.
Mr Damion Linke
10th Degree Black Belt · Ju Dan
Certified AKK Instructor9th DanKu Dan
No current AKK members at this level
8th DanHachi Dan
No current AKK members at this level
7th DanNana Dan
No current AKK members at this level
6th DanRoku Dan
No current AKK members at this level
5th DanGo Dan
No current AKK members at this level
4th DanYo Dan
Mr Collin CodyCertified AKK Instructor
3rd DanSan Dan
Mrs Yvonne Pawson
Mr Michael Lorrain CodyCertified AKK Instructor
2nd DanNi Dan
Miss Leah Eubel
Mr Dylan Goodwin
Mr Liam Shelby-James
Miss Alison West
Miss Sophie Schutz
Miss KH Private
Mr Jye LinkeCertified AKK Instructor
1st DanSho Dan
Mrs Natarlie Hobby
Mr Jason Rhyan
Miss Samantha Schutz
Mr Logan Gaston
Miss SLR Private
Mr Lachlan Bartram
Mr Travis Pawson
Mr Joel Brandon
Mr Jesse Brandon
Mr Jaydon Brandon
Black BeltSho Dan Ho
Mr Thomas McMahon
Miss ZLC Private
Mr Elliot Frick
Mr Aidan Harper
Miss Jessica Harper
Mr Tyson Grundel
Mr Brandon Lavis
Mr Gage Argent
Miss Alicia Lavis
Mr Peter Frick
Mrs Bronwyn White
Mrs Natasha Schubert
Miss Isabelle Schubert
Mr Jaden Graetz
Mr Brayden Diotti
Mr Jack Broadbent
Mr Griffen Gladigau
Mr Jye LoLeit
Miss Ruby Baker
Miss Amber Graetz
Mr Jacob Newrick
Miss Erin Heinrich
Mr Zac Agars
Mr Brock Agars
Mrs Melissa Agars
Mr Bob G
Mr Michael O'Sullivan
Mr Lincoln Tucker
Mr Kaiser Gladigau
Mr Granger Thoms
Mr Connor Judd
Miss Sophie Lavis
Mr Dean G
Mr OS Private
Training enquiry
Let’s find the right class.
Please send your details before attending. Mandy will contact you to discuss the class, availability and everything you need to know before your first lesson.
Please don’t arrive without confirmation.Mr Linke needs to know who is attending before each new student comes to class.