May 2024
South Pacific intensive training
Team Brisbane joined the 2024 South Pacific intensive with Kancho Matsui, Shihan Gorai, Shihan Kenny and Shihan Stuart.
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Brisbane, Australia · IKO Kyokushinkaikan
KYOKUSHINBRISBANE
Kyokushin karate in Paddington, led by
Shihan Dominic Hopkins, Australian Branch Chief.
Est. in BrisbaneEnter the dojo
01 · The dojo
Karate as a lifelong practice
Firm in spirit.
Honest in training.
Kyokushin Brisbane is a working dojo: a place to train the body, steady the mind and pursue the martial way through consistent practice. Classes encompass kihon, kata, self-defence, fitness and full-contact fight training.
Beginners are welcome. Progress is individual, but grades are earned through attendance, ability and attitude. Courtesy, humility and respect are expected from every student, regardless of rank.
Japan · IKO Kyokushinkaikan02 · IKO & Japan
Part of something larger
Brisbane to Tokyo.
Kyokushin Brisbane is part of the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan, founded in Japan by Sosai Masutatsu Oyama and led today by Kancho Shokei Matsui.
This connection is active, not ceremonial. Brisbane students and instructors take part in IKO tournaments, camps and international training, maintaining a direct relationship with Kyokushinkaikan in Japan and the wider Kyokushin world.
Learn more about IKO & Japan03 · Leadership
Australian Branch Chief
Shihan
Dominic Hopkins
South Pacific Intensive · BrisbaneShihan Dominic has trained in Kyokushin for more than thirty years and was appointed Australian Branch Chief in 1999 by IKO Japan under Kancho Matsui.
- Twice Australian Lightweight Champion
- Represented Australia in five international tournaments
- North American Championships lightweight runner-up
- Member of Australia's third-place team at the first Coupe de Monde
04 · Training
Weekly practice in Paddington
The work is
on the floor.
General classes are open to students of all levels. Dedicated kata, beginner and tournament sessions allow students to develop specific aspects of their practice under qualified instruction.
01MondayFight class
02TuesdayKata class
03WednesdayBeginner class
04WednesdayGeneral class
05SaturdayGeneral class
Times shown are current for the Paddington dojo.
New to Kyokushin
What is expected.
You do not need to arrive fit, flexible or experienced. You do need to be willing to listen, practise consistently and treat others with respect.
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Beginners learn alongside a disciplined, supportive dojo.
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Training can be physically demanding and progresses at an appropriate pace.
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Gradings are by invitation and advancement is never automatic.
05 · From the dojo
Training, camps & tournaments
A living practice.
Recent activity from Brisbane and the wider IKO community. Follow the dojo on Instagram and Facebook for more frequent updates.
November 2023
World Tournament training camp
Brisbane students and instructors at the Mt Kiyosumi camp following the World Tournament in Japan.
May 2022
Southern District Tournament
A strong day from the Brisbane fighters, showing composure and Kyokushin spirit both on and off the mats.
06 · Contact
Visit during training
The dojo door
is open.
New students and visitors are welcome to observe or attend a class. Arrive a little early and introduce yourself to the instructor.
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