Our Instructors

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Kazuo | 10th Dan Hanshi

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• 60 + years of martial arts experience and teaching

• Trained rigorously under legendary Japanese Masters in various arts 

• Some of Soke Saito's achievements include:

  • 1963 Taito-ku Japan Champion​

  • 1968 Tokyo Metropolitan Champion

  • 1973 Kanto Tournament Goju-Kai Group Champion

  • 1972 Seiwakai Leader Superiority Prize

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Darren | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan

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• 27 years of experience in his martial arts career

• Has been a live-in student (Uchideshi) of Soke   Saito

• Sensei Darren has a friendly, interactive and an evolutionary approach to teaching making every lesson different and enjoyable

• "Teach the new generation to become masters in turn to teach the next generation."

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Hiroaki | 4th Dan Renshi Shihan

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• 40+ years of karate experience from Japan

• Very traditional Goju Ryu style of karate

• Successful tournament experience

• Sensei Hiroaki uses a traditional teaching approach of "watching and learning" to help cultivate individual cognition rather than "spoonfeeding"

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Peter | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan

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• Decades of experience in martial arts

• All rounded MMA style fighter

• Weapons specialist

• Sensei Peter's mastery of basics and anticipation drives fighting success

• A no-nonsense, rigorous approach to teaching 

• "Students should leave their leave their ego at the door as learning is only achieved with a  free mind"

• "Master your weaknesses and overcome your fears"

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Roberto | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan

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• Ninjustu, MMA specialist

• Vast knowledge in a variety of Japanese weaponry

• Grappling enthusiast

• With a friendly and positive attitude, Roberto Sensei caters for all students, motivating them all

Jai | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan

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• Over 3 decades of experience in martial arts career

• Studied Goju Ryu karate and Iga Ryu Ninjutsu under Soke Saito

• A decade of experience in Judo from the Sydney University Judo Club

• Chief Instructor of 'Shinbukan Victoria' - www.shinbukanvictoria.com

• "I aim to teach marital arts in a traditional manner that retains discipline and good conduct while integrating the arts of karate, ninjutsu and judo to create well rounded martial-artists"

Hien | 6th Dan Renshi Shihan

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• Decades of experience with Saito Soke 

• Decades of teaching experience with various generations of students

• A firm, fair and unbiased instructor with a wealth of experience to personalise individual training

• Strict and disciplined teaching with a strong focus on building character and strong spirit

Navin | 2nd Dan Shido-in

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• Began training under Sensei Jai Knight and Soke Saito in 2008

• Coming from a background of physical disability, Sensei Navin has learnt to counter disability with daily training and encourages everyone to take a chance and push beyond their limits

• Competed successfully in various tournament experiences

• "Training the body strengthens the mind, helping not only martial arts but enabling you to achieve your goals in life." 

Bryan | 3rd Dan Shido-shi

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• Two decades of martial arts experience

• Trained in Taekwondo, Goju-Ryu Karate and Iaido

• Contact fighter

• Teaches effective combinations for combat

• Great with teaching advanced kick techniques

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Harrison | Shodan 

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• A decade of martial arts experience

• MMA enthusiast

• Sparring enthusiast with a strong focus on speed and explosiveness

• Firmly advocates in educating others about how modified karate can combat against the rise of MMA

• NSWKF Tournament of Champions: 1st place Kata & 1st Kumite (sparring)

• Successfully competed in various tournaments

• "Martial arts redefines your character through humility and perseverence."  

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Nima | Shodan 

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• A decade of martial arts experience with Saito Soke since the age of 10

• Stamina and muscular endurance beast

• Successfully competed in various tournaments

• Full contact fighter

• "Build your body first to be able to withstand and prepare yourself for the difficulties of martial arts."

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Daniel | 2nd Dan Shido-In 

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• Incorporates exercise science and biomechanics into martial arts training regime

• Kata specialist

• Bunkai specialist

• An attentive detail to precision and accuracy, reflected through detailed teaching style

• "Be better tomorrow than you are today."

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Eric | 5th Dan

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• 3 decades of martial arts experience

• Judo, Ninjutsu and Kendo specialist

• Enjoys mixing many aspects of martial arts to create a well-balanced and all-rounded fighter

• Two decades with Sydney University Judo Club

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