Our Instructors

World-class training from experienced martial artists

Head Instructors

Our senior instructors bring decades of experience and championship expertise to guide your martial arts journey.

Yasunari Yahiro

Shihan Yasunari Yahiro

Chief Instructor - 5th Dan

With over 24 years of martial arts experience, Sensei Yasu Yahiro is the WKO Shinkyokushinkai NSW Branch Chief and National Head Coach. Trained under Sensei Frank Russo, he has led Australian teams to success worldwide and is dedicated to developing the nation's first world champion.

Riina Yahiro

Shihan Riina Yahiro

Chief Instructor - 1st Dan

With years of international experience, Sensei Riina Yahiro trained under WKO President Kenji Midori and champions Kenta Mori and Kumiko Sunakawa. A former All Japan Kata Champion and Youth Team member, she brings expert guidance to help students of all ages reach their full potential.

Assistant Instructors

Our dedicated assistant instructors provide personalized attention and support during training sessions.

Tiger Hart

Senpai Tiger Hart

Assistant Instructor - 1st Dan

Senpai Tiger is one of the founding members of the Dojo, commencing training at 6 years old. He has over 10 years of competition experience and is the Current IKOKU Light Middleweight World Champion.

He holds the record of becoming the youngest member of the WKO Australia Team. Senpai Tiger has lived and trained under World Champion Yuji Shimamoto, and leads our fighting team with great leadership and experience.

Alex Fukasawa

Senpai Alex Fukasawa

Assistant Instructor - 1st Dan

Senpai Alex is one of the founding members of the Dojo, starting training at the age of 5. He was the 2024 International Dream Festival National Team Member, and has participated in many international seminars and training camps.

He is the pioneer of Shihan Yasu's junior assistant coaches and has great experience in supporting young member's progress.

Adam Camerlengo

Senpai Adam Camerlengo

Assistant Instructor - 1st Dan

Senpai Adam is a 2019 Asian Championships National Team member. He completed his black belt grading in front of the legendary Shihan Howard Collins.

He specializes in instructing juniors with his humorous but energy-filled classes.

Shintaro Tanaka

Senpai Shintaro Tanaka

Assistant Instructor - 1st Kyu

  • 2024 AFKO National Champion
  • Multiple NSW Champion
Yuto Kodama

Senpai Yuto Kodama

Assistant Instructor - 1st Kyu

  • 2024 AFKO National Champion
  • 2024 International Dream Festival National Team Member
  • 2025 Kokoro Cup Champion
  • Multiple State and National Champion
Kotaro Abe

Senpai Kotaro Abe

Assistant Instructor - 1st Kyu

  • Multiple State and National Champion
  • 2024 International Dream Festival National Team Member

Our Training Philosophy

Technical Excellence

We emphasize proper form and technique as the foundation of effective karate practice.

Character Development

Beyond physical skills, we focus on building discipline, respect, and mental fortitude.

Community Focus

Our dojo is a supportive community where students help each other grow and improve.

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