About Our Dojo

Kyokushin Karate training in Sydney North Shore

Our Tradition

Who We Are

Kyokushin Karate Sydney North Shore, Crows Nest Dojo delivers authentic Japanese Kyokushin Karate training focused on full-contact technique, discipline and character. We welcome all ages and backgrounds and provide small-class instruction for personalised development.

History

Kyokushin Karate spread to Australia in the 1960s. Our dojo is part of the long-standing Kyokushin Karate tradition in Australia and follows the Australian Kyokushin Karate Association lineage under IKO–Matsushima.

Organisational Structure

Kengo Takahashi - Local branch chief instructor at Kyokushin Karate Crows Nest Dojo

Kengo Takahashi

Local branch chief - Sempai 1st Dan. Multiple championship placings and long-time instructor.

Susumu Toyooka - Japanese Kyokushin Karate instructor with 15+ years experience

Susumu Toyooka

Instructor - Sempai 2nd Dan. Trained in Okinawa with 15+ years experience in full-contact karate.

Our Philosophy

We are proud members of the Matsuhima Kyokusin Australia (MKA). Our philosophy emphasises strength, humility and perseverance. Kyokushin literally means “ultimate truth”, and we train with that spirit both on and off the floor.

Our Dojo

Our Dojo is located in Crows Nest, Sydney North Shore, Australia. We provide Kyokushin Karate training for all ages and skill levels.

Achievement

We share notable student competition results and dojo event highlights here.

Date Name Achievement
2026 05 Michelle 2nd Place - MKA NSW State Championships (Full Contact 5th kyu and Under)
2026 05 Takahiro 2nd Place - MKA NSW State Championships (Non Contact 5th kyu and Under)
2026 05 Samuel 3rd Place - MKA NSW State Championships (Non Contact 5th kyu and Under)
2025 08 Hiroshi 3rd Place - MKA National Championships (Non Contact Open)
2025 08 Samuel 3rd Place - MKA National Championships (Non Contact 5th kyu and Under)
2025 08 Michelle 3rd Place - MKA National Championships (Non Contact 5th kyu and Under)
2025 05 Hiroshi 2nd Place - MKA NSW State Championships (Full Contact over 40)
2025 05 Hiroshi 1st Place - MKA NSW State Championships (Non Contact over 40)
2025 05 Samuel 1st Place - MKA NSW State Championships (Non Contact 5th kyu and Under)
2025 05 Michelle 1st Place - MKA NSW State Championships (Non Contact 5th kyu and Under)