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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4 decades of karate experience from Japan
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A decade of teaching experience in Japan
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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 fighter
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Weapons specialist
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Sensei Peter's mastery of basics excels his sparring prowess
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Sensei Peter has a no-nonsense, traditional 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 specialist
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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

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 | 2nd Dan Shido-in
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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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Great with teaching advanced kick techniques
Harrison | Shodan
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A decade of martial arts experience
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Point sparring enthusiast with a strong focus on speed and explosiveness
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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 | Shodan
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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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"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
