Instructors

Our instructors are IKO-graded with extensive instructing and judging experience and travel worldwide regularly for training and upskilling.

We understand that our bodies and minds are unique to each of us and are highly experienced in teaching groups while maintaining attention to individual needs.

Please read our student feedback.

Shihan Alex
Godan (5th dan)

Specializations
Youth & Teen Development
Technique & Form
Movement Dynamics
Tournament Preparation (kumite & kata)

With University degrees in Psychology and Drama, shihan Alex has been teaching and running dojos for 25 years. Having had the great priviledge of training under reknowned instructors shihan Katushito Gorai, shihan Kenny Uytenbogaardt and shihan Trevor Tockar, she has dedicated her karate career to training with and learning from the best Kyokushin teachers and champions worldwide and is committed to bringing this knowledge and experience to her students.

Her classes are disciplined with a great balance between challenging tasks and lighthearted fun.

Teaching Kyokushin’s traditional syllabus, her youth programs are aimed at empowering students, building confidence and practicing emotional regulation and resilience. The teens program is specifically geared towards the changing teenage body and mind; focus is on discipline, self control, mental clarity, goal-oriented tasks, etiquette and mental and physical mastery.

Shihan Alex’s mentoring program for students is designed to train students to instruct (Teach-to-Teach). Students learn to understand that different bodies and minds may require alternate teaching and explanation methods. The aim of this program is to empower students, develop a strong sense of community in the dojo, and create a culture of humility, service to one another, mutual support and a spirit of generosity.

Shihan Alex has competed in 40+ tournaments and holds National Championship titles in South Africa (9), Australia (7), New Zealand (2) and North America (1) in both kumite (fighting) and kata (form).

Senpai Carlos
Shodan (1st dan)

Specializations
Kumite (fighting)
Padwork & Drills
Tournament Preparation (kumite)

Senpai Carlos’ extensive tournament experience, long history with Kyokushin and energetic and fun classes keep students of all ages engaged and keen to get back on the mat.

He stepped onto the Kyokushin path at age 14 as a means to direct and focus an abundance of teenage energy. The success of the Kyokushin system alongside his dedication and commitment delivered him to New York City in 2001 where he began a 9-month uchi deshi (apprenticeship) program with shihan Katsuhito Gorai, our Branch Chief and Director of the IKO International Department.

With a relaxed teaching style, enthusiasm for sparring & padwork and a passion for helping youth, teens and adults find their place in the world as he did, senpai Carlos is an amazing all-rounder with encylopedic knowledge of all things Kyokushin.

Senpai Carlos has competed in 4 IKO World Tournaments (2001, 2007, 2011 & 2013) as well as 50+ tournaments all over the world. He holds Championship titles for Central America (2000), and Australia (2009 & 2010).