Shihan Stephen Xepapas
(6th Dan)
Tora Shotokan Karate Do Founder and Chief Instructor

Dojo Kun
Seek perfection of character!
Be faithful!
Endeavour!
Respect others!
Refrain from violent behaviour!
Tora Shotokan Karate Do Founder and Chief Instructor

Seek perfection of character!
Be faithful!
Endeavour!
Respect others!
Refrain from violent behaviour!
Sensei Steve with Sensei Kase and Sensei Diana
Tora Shotokan Karate-do is based in Hobart, Tasmania and was founded at the beginning of 2005 by Sensei Stephen Xepapas.
In this site you will find all you need to know about Tora Shotokan Karate-do including dojo locations and class times, news of upcoming events, karate etiquette and terminology, biographies of Sensei Steve and his assistant instructors, karate history and photo galleries.
Sensei Steve believes in karate as a worthwhile lifetime pursuit which develops control, self discipline and physical and mental fitness for all people male and female, young and old.
Find out more about Tora Shotokan Karate Do.
Contact Sensei Steve if you would like to join us or if you would like any more information.
From the 26th of September to the 2nd of October Tora Shotokan Karate Do was host to the 2011 SKIA National Seminar and Championships. The photos show the National Squad training in preparation for the National Championships.
Steve sensei has announced the times for the March seminar and grading.
See Upcoming Events below for details.
To download a registration form click here.
Download the August 2011
Tora Newsletter.
Lynda Sensei Wins Kata Tournament!...see it
Tora Week 2010 3...see it
Tora Week 2010 2...see it
Tora Week 2010 1...see it
Heian Shodan Go Ura - Cameron sensei...see it
Tora Seminar March 2012
Tora Week 2012
Tora November Seminar and Grading
Tora July Seminar and Grading
Tora April Seminar and Grading