Our Instructors
Darren | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan
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27 years of experience in his martial arts career
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Has been a live-in student (Uchideshi) of Soke Saito
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Sensei Darren has a friendly, interactive and an evolutionary approach to teaching making every lesson different and enjoyable
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"Teach the new generation to become masters in turn to teach the next generation."
Hiroaki | 4th Dan Renshi Shihan
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40+ years of karate experience from Japan
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Very traditional Goju Ryu style of karate
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Successful tournament experience
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Sensei Hiroaki uses a traditional teaching approach of "watching and learning" to help cultivate individual cognition rather than "spoonfeeding"
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 specialist
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Sensei Peter's mastery of basics and anticipation drives fighting success
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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 | 5th Dan Renshi Shihan
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Ninjustu, MMA specialist
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Vast knowledge in a variety of Japanese weaponry
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Grappling enthusiast
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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
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Studied Goju Ryu karate and Iga Ryu Ninjutsu under Soke Saito
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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' -
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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"
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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Began training under Sensei Jai Knight and Soke Saito in 2008
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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
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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
Harrison | Shodan
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A decade of martial arts experience
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MMA enthusiast
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Sparring enthusiast with a strong focus on speed and explosiveness
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Firmly advocates in educating others about how modified karate can combat against the rise of MMA
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NSWKF Tournament of Champions: 1st place Kata & 1st Kumite (sparring)
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Successfully competed in various tournaments
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"Martial arts redefines your character through humility and perseverence."
Nima | Shodan
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A decade of martial arts experience with Saito Soke since the age of 10
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Stamina and muscular endurance beast
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Successfully competed in various tournaments
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Full contact fighter
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"Build your body first to be able to withstand and prepare yourself for the difficulties of martial arts."
Daniel | 2nd Dan Shido-In
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Incorporates exercise science and biomechanics into martial arts training regime
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Kata specialist
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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."
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
