Our competition squad is open to all ages, all grades and all abilities, The squad is for students wanting to improve their karate competition preparation and performance.
A Strong Competitive History
Ishinryu was first developed as a competition style of karate, with World Founder Sensei Ticky Donovan OBE 10th Dan holding a world-record number of World Championship wins. Locally, our Australian Head of Style Sensei Tony Hails 8th Dan boasts an extraordinary competition career as an athlete, captain and coach. Ishinryu’s competition pedigree is unsurpassed.
A Program Specifically Designed for Competitive Training
The Competition Squad program improves all aspects of karate, including technique, physical fitness and mental preparedness. While the class is open to all teen and adult students, regardless of experience level, a willingness to learn, improve and take on new challenges is a must!
This class is off-syllabus and specifically targeted at the competition athlete. Classes centre around tactics, techniques and application of the rules.
Taught by Accredited Senior Black Belt Instructors
Our accredited senior black belt instructors teach our competition squad classes.
Sensei Tony is the current mentor coach to Karate Fiji and former coach of Australia, and has 4 World Championships under his belt as a former national athlete.
Sensei Alison is a former national athlete (Oceania and domestic) and is currently a WKF credentialled referee.
Sensei Leighton is a former national athlete having competed in the Junior World championships, Oceania and domestic competitions.
Senior Sensei are assisted during competition squads by experienced athletes:
Sensei Michael is a current masters competitor, former domestic athlete, and current nationally credentialled referee.
Sensei Neil is a former national athlete, having competed at the World Championships.
Sign Up for Competition Squad at Ishinryu Karate
If you’re looking to take your competition skills to the next level, then our Competition Squad karate class is for you.
This class truly is for all ages and grades. Your skills, performance and mindset will improve as a result of training with experienced athletes.
Enquire today and start your journey towards becoming a better competition athlete and martial artist.