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About Kaizen Dojo Kyokushinkai
The Japanese word KAIZEN means “Improvement, Betterment; Incremental and Continuous Improvement.” At Kaizen Dojo, we believe “champions are made, not born” and we see the potential in all students. Our training programs instill discipline, mental fortitude and a respectful attitude in students.
We offer students the opportunity to learn a traditional martial art in a fun, supportive and inclusive environment. We aim to empower our students to believe in themselves. Our dedicated instructor and staff are passionate about unlocking our student’s full potential. At Kaizen Dojo, we believe that martial arts is a journey of self-improvement. Our training programs helps students enhance their physical and mental abilities and build self-confidence.
Kaizen Dojo Kyokushinkai is a Member of the International Federation of Karate Australia Incorporated (IFK Australia) which is affiliated with Hanshi Steve Arneil’s International Federation of Karate (IFK) based in England.
History of Kyokushinkai
Kyokushinkai karate is a traditional Japanese martial art, founded by Mas Oyama. Karate is both an art and philosophy, because each person has a different personality, this reflects itself in their interpretation. Therefore, karate masters founded their own schools, teaching their style or ryu. Kyokushinkai is the name given to our style. Kyokushinkai offers a practical method of self defence and is deeply rooted in the philosophies of Zen, self-improvement, discipline and hard training.
Kyokushinkai has influenced many of the "full-contact" schools of karate, emphasizing realistic combat, physical toughness, and practicality in its training curriculum. Kyokushinkai is well known and highly respected within the martial arts world and is still known as "The Strongest Karate”.
Senpai Marcel (Shodan)
Following in his father’s footsteps, Senpai Marcel started his training as a junior at age 5 in Geelong under the then Sensei Gary Vickars, where he achieved a grade of 3rd Kyu (Green Belt) before he was ten years old.
After many years away from martial arts, he resumed his training in London at the Haringey Kyokushinkai Karate (HKK) Dojo under Sensei Savio Santimano. He was part of HKK team that fought in the 2009 British Kyokushinkai Karate Regional Knockdown Championships and was award 1st place in the Men’s Novice Lightweight Division.
Senpai Marcel passed his Shodan (Black Belt) in 2010 and was graded by Hanshi Steve Arneil.
Being based in the UK for over 6 years Marcel was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend a number of instructor courses and training camps. During this time in London, Marcel trained with leading instructors in the International Federation of Karate (IFK) and British Karate Kyokushikai (BKK) including Hanshi Steve Arneil, Shihan Liam Keaveney, Shihan David Picthall and other distinguished instructors.
In 2011 Senpai Marcel and his family migrated back to Australia and in 2012 he founded the Kaizen Dojo Kyokushinkai.
Senpai Marcel represented Australia in 2014 at the IFK World Kata Tournament held in Belgium.
Senpai Marcel was a Committee Member of the IFK Australia Inc from 2012 to 2016.