Abacus lessons in Southport, Gold Coast.
Online across Australia.

“I did it!”More of those momentsfor your child.

What feels difficult at first
becomes something they can do on their own.
Discover the joy of trying — and succeeding — with soroban.

Learn from a teacher with the highest rank, 10th dan.
Japanese abacus education, here in Australia.

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Highest rank10th dan

TeacherYuriki Mura

A LITTLE PRACTICE. A LITTLE PRIDE.Teaching that helped a student become a national champion in Japan.Here for your first steps.See student achievements ↗

Small steps.Growing confidence.SCROLL TO DISCOVER

01 / THE JOY OF LEARNING

From “I can’t”
to “I can”.
Celebrate that joy.

Move the beads and discover the answer.
Make a mistake? Try again.
Learning soroban is full of small challenges.

From the foundations of arithmetic,
to calculating with an abacus imagined in the mind.
Each step is a chance to build belief in their own ability.

SIX POWERS / THROUGH SOROBAN

The foundations we aim to build.

Every problem is a chance to practise six valuable skills.

For the futureLearning skills

FocusGive each problem
undivided attention.
MemoryHold bead patterns
and numbers in mind.
Decision-makingChoose which beads
to move next.
ProcessingMake sense of numbers
seen or heard.
PerseveranceTry different approaches
and keep going.
VisualisationPicture an abacus
and move its beads.

We nurture these skills through regular practice and new challenges.

Yuriki Mura sitting on a bench with an abacus

02 / MEET YOUR TEACHER

I grew up with soroban.
Now I share it.

Teacher, Yuriki Mura

I started learning soroban at the age of three at our family school, founded by my grandfather more than 50 years ago. My mother is also a soroban teacher. Having grown up with the abacus, I now help children discover it for themselves.

Bringing the soroban education I received in Japan to Australia.
I want to be a teacher who celebrates every small step forward with each child.

Abacus calculation10th dan
Mental calculation10th dan
Flash mental calculation10th dan

Highest rank in all three disciplines, certified by the League for Soroban Education of Japan.

View certificates and dates ↓

03 / A LIFETIME WITH SOROBAN

A lifetime of learning.
A foundation for teaching.

My soroban journey began at age three.
Step by step, I reached the highest rank in three disciplines.
That experience of learning shapes every lesson I teach.

2010.07.1810th dan

Mental calculation

338th examination / League for Soroban Education of Japan

2014.05.2510th dan

Abacus calculation

361st examination / League for Soroban Education of Japan

2022.08.2010th dan

Flash mental calculation

League for Soroban Education of Japan

04 / STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

Their dedication.
Extraordinary achievements.

The determination to reach a goal. The smile when it happens.
I am proud to have supported those journeys as their teacher.

National Soroban Competition — Christmas Cup 2024

Japanese primary school Grades 5–6 division
Japan champion — spoken mental calculation

KyushuNo. 1Champion

Spoken mental calculation champion

42nd All-Kyushu Soroban Championships
Primary school division — spoken mental calculation
2023

KyushuNo. 1Champion

Spoken abacus calculation champion

41st All-Kyushu Soroban Championships
Primary school division — spoken abacus calculation
2022

Every child’s “I did it!” matters.
We cheer on the small first steps of children discovering the abacus, too.

05 / STEP BY STEP

From beads in your hands,
to an abacus in your mind.

Understanding comes before speed.
We check each step is clear before moving on.

Explore.Understand.

Learn how to hold the abacus, move the beads and represent numbers. Familiarity with the tool builds a foundation for arithmetic.

Solve it.Feel proud.

From addition and subtraction to multiplication and division. Regular practice builds accuracy across a growing range of problems.

Imagine.Try more.

Begin calculating with an imagined abacus. Each new challenge is matched to your child’s skills and goals.

In a world of instant answers,
give them the chance to think it through.

Notice a mistake. Give it another go.
The journey towards an answer is part of learning, too.

06 / LESSON INFORMATION

Let’s find the right start
for your child.

Whether your child is new to soroban or has tried it before,
tell us where they are now and what they would like to learn.

Enquire about lessons ↓

Where we teach: Australia-wide
Ready to start?: Children who can read and write numbers
Location & format: In person at our Southport class on the Gold Coast
Online across Australia
Lesson times: Southport: Sundays, 9:00–9:50 am
Online: contact us to arrange a time
Fees: AU$25 per lesson
AU$100 paid in advance for four lessons

07 / QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Your questions,
answered.

Can my child start with no abacus experience?

Absolutely. We start with moving the beads and representing numbers. There is no need to be good at maths or mental calculation before starting.

What if my child finds maths difficult?

We begin by finding out what feels difficult, then return to a comfortable starting point. Small successes help your child move forward.

Do parents need to know how to use an abacus?

No experience is needed. Simply notice your child’s effort and progress, and celebrate their achievements with them.

Is this only for children aiming for competitions or the highest rank?

Beginners are very welcome. Competitions and examinations are possible goals, but we choose each next step according to your child’s interests and progress.

When can my child start, and where are lessons held?

Children are ready to start when they can read and write numbers. Join us in Southport on the Gold Coast, or online from anywhere in Australia. Email us about your child and your preferences.

How much are lessons, and how do I pay?

Lessons cost AU$25 each, with AU$100 paid in advance for four lessons. We will explain the payment options when you enquire.

YOUR FIRST STEP

Discover the joy of trying.

“Could my child do this?”
That’s all it takes to make a start.

“I did it!”More of those momentsfor your child.