I'm a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Goju Ryu Karate. I teach traditional karate in group and private sessions for anyone willing to learn.

I'm not training brutish fighters, I'm helping develop whole people.

Beyond mental and physical skills, I aim for deeper emotional self-awareness.

My ideal students are

Youth and adults seeking deep personal growth for ultimately, inner peace.

My training is aimed for inner transformation; real peace, not just stress relief. True growth requires facing your own inner demons.

What's involved

My philosophy is simple: "how you do anything is how you do everything."

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I work on your deepest sense of self through intensive phsyical and mental challenges, combined with meditation for emotional awareness. The discomfort you face in training mirrors life - and transforms how you handle both.

My training is aimed for inner transformation; real peace, not just stress relief. True growth requires facing your own demons.

Below are what some students said about our journey together...

Alex Wei

Harrison Saito has been one of the most influential figures in my life. Through Karate, he has given me a path of purpose and to be part of something larger than myself. I could not thank him enough for his admirable wiseness, experience and could not recommend Harrison more."

Andy Horvath

"I think a lot of us get stuck on the idea of what to practice in life. Whether it be BJJ, MMA, boxing, drumming, dancing, photography, art... My suggestion would be to find something that lights your inner fire. When it comes to martial arts, there is no right or wrong martial arts to train in and you can forget about the finish line. What's more important is the journey and process. You will reach the end of the line one way or another (if you're lucky enough to make it there of course) and you will figure that out along the way. We always seem fixated on the end goal. When I do this, I'll be happy/better. When I get this, I'll be happy/better etc etc. Round and round we go. No matter the colour of your belt, the status you hold in your job, the amount of money you make a year, the amount of followers you have bla bla... All of that is superfluous compared to the time we have in the present moment and how we choose to use it. I'm not saying to give those things up, they may be the fire you have in your belly and that's cool. I strugge with many things in life (and I don't mean for this to be proclamation of the self). I really want to express the idea of finding something that challenges you in a positive way, both physically and mentally. Karate is the perfect bridge between physical and psychological. Not only do you deal with strength, balance, stamina and physical resilience, the mental game takes you even deeper. Understanding and connecting with the body on a deeper level which also happens to cross over in everyday life. Structure, beauty, patience and fortitude are just some of the positives to take away from this practice. The Japanese have cultivated this way of life for centuries and although I've only scratched the surface, I feel more connected everyday. Thank you Harrison for your guidance and for teaching me. Love."

Jimmy Verykios

"Before training at KPS in Waterloo, I had attended a few gyms and could never find my place until I decided to join in on Harrison's karate class. After observing, I noticed how much of a challenge it was and saw it as an opportunity to grow as a participant in martial arts. I remember asking him if I needed a Gi to train and he said "we'll give you a Gi when we see that you are taking it seriously." After reflecting on that, I realised that was the first lesson. Eliminating all ego and pride, display integrity and keep to your word. As Harrison says, "your word is your bible." I was raised with strong moral values and I wanted to show Harrison that I was worth teaching. How he understood me as a student and as a person meant a lot to me because I respected him a lot. I didn't even care about the Gi, I just wanted to work on being a better person day by day with his guidance. Immediately, joining in, he made me feel at home wherever we were, as home became a concept that transcended physical place. We established a mutual understanding of being present and purpose driven and seeing the integrity within an individual based on how they train, how they carry the lessons of martial arts throughout life. We also discuss patterns whether it be dissecting a round house kick frame by frame or a behavioral pattern and recognise the source of it to lay better foundations. This encourages balance and being the mediator of holding yourself on the central, narrow path. I'm grateful to have him as a mentor, teacher and friend and value how he holds me accountable for everything and allow me to see the good in myself without ego. Harrison will always push you to try new experiences that challenges you physically and mentally as you shift your perspective from a macro an micro sale inside and outside the dojo. His voice will definitely echo in your mind in everyday life as I often catch myself doing 'horse sance' in the most ordinary situations. It's become a habit and I start laughing when I notice it because I'm aware of all the new healthy habits I'm doing consciously. It makes me very happy that one baby step at a time, I'm growing as an individual because of all these lessons. I've also never seen someone smash a whole Oporto's chicken like Harrison does. That's definitely an experience too. Much love bro."

Private sessions for personal transformation- $120 per hour

- Weekly training sessions (individual or small group)

- Physical technique + conditioning + guided meditation

- All equipment provided

- In Lane Cove, Waterloo or a place mutually agreed upon in Sydney

Initial talks on problem solving and strategies are complimentary.