
Our Instructors
Kazuo | 10th Dan Hanshi
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60 + years of martial arts experience and teaching
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Trained rigorously under legendary Japanese Masters in various arts
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Some of Soke Saito's achievements include:
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1963 Taito-ku Japan Champion
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1968 Tokyo Metropolitan Champion
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1973 Kanto Tournament Goju-Kai Group Champion
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1972 Seiwakai Leader Superiority Prize
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Hiroaki | 4th Dan Renshi Shihan
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40+ years of karate experience from Japan
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Authentic Japanese instructor
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Karate Competitor
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2nd Place NSWKF 2017
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Traditional Japanese teaching approach of "watching and learning" to cultivate individual cognition rather than "spoonfeeding"

Jai | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan
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Over 3 decades of experience in martial arts career
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Karate and Ninjutsu instructor
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State Champion NSW AMAC
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A decade of experience in Judo from the Sydney University Judo Club
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Chief Instructor of 'Shinbukan Victoria' - www.shinbukanvictoria.com
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"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"

Daniel | 2nd Dan Shido-In
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Incorporates exercise science and biomechanics into martial arts training regime
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Kata and Bunkai specialist
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An attentive detail to precision and accuracy, reflected through detailed teaching style
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"Be better tomorrow than you are today."
Darren | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan
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35 years of experience in his martial arts career
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Has been a live-in student of Soke
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Friendly, interactive and an evolutionary approach to teaching
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"Teach the new generation to become masters in turn to teach the next generation."


Harrison | Shodan
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15 years of martial arts experience
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Sparring enthusiast with holistic martial arts focus
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Modernises karate to combat rise of MMA
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Cert IV Fitness
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NSWKF Tournament of Champions: 1st place Kata & 1st Kumite (sparring)
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"The dojo is a microcosm of real life."

Peter | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan
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Decades of experience in martial arts
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All rounded MMA style fighter
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Weapons Enthusiast
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Fighter with mastery of basics and anticipation
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A no-nonsense, rigorous approach to teaching
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"Students should leave their leave their ego at the door as learning is only achieved with a free mind"
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"Master your weaknesses and overcome your fears"

Roberto | 6th Dan Kyoshi
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Devoted Ninjutsu instructor and practitioner for 20+ years
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MMA enthusiast with focus on grappling/newaza
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Vast knowledge in a variety of Japanese weaponry
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With a friendly and positive attitude, Roberto Sensei caters for all students, motivating them all to strive for their best self

Hien | 6th Dan Renshi Shihan
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Decades of experience with Saito Soke
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Decades of teaching experience with various generations of students
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A firm, fair and unbiased instructor with a wealth of experience to personalise individual training
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Strict and disciplined teaching with a strong focus on building character and strong spirit

Navin | 2nd Dan Shido-in
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15 years of martial arts experience
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Coming from a background of physical disability, Navin has learnt to counter disability with daily training and encourages everyone to take a chance for empowerment
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Competed successfully in various tournament experiences
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"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
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Trained in Taekwondo, Goju-Ryu Karate and Iaido
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Contact fighter
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Teaches effective combinations for combat
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Great with teaching advanced kick techniques

Eric | 5th Dan
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3 decades of martial arts experience
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Judo, Ninjutsu and Kendo specialist
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Enjoys mixing many aspects of martial arts to create a well-balanced and all-rounded fighter
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Two decades with Sydney University Judo Club