Important Notice
Manly dojo is currently open. We’ve undertaken precautionary measures to keep students safe and well, including additional cleaning, sanitisation and maintenance of social distancing. If you’re feeling unwell or believe you’ve had contact with the COVID-19 virus, then we ask you to please get tested and not visit the dojo until you are feeling better.
Karate Class Times
Mondays
6:30pm – 7:30pm – General Karate Class & Beginners
7:30pm – 8:30pm – Senior Class – Kata Focus
Wednesdays
6:30pm – 7:30pm – General Karate Class & Beginners
7:30pm – 8:30pm – Senior Class – Kumite/ Sparring Focus
Karate Dojo Location
Manly Seniors Centre
275 Pittwater Rd, Manly NSW 2095
Senpai Jesca Leibbrandt
Belt: 1st Dan
- COVID Safe Martial Arts Instructor Certification
- Level 2 First Aid Certification
About:
Jesca has 10 years experience in Kyokushin karate. She trained in Cape Town, South Africa, before joining the Northern Beaches dojo 3 years ago.
“I believe that karate is for everyone and I would encourage anyone to try it at least once. Apart from the immediate fitness gains, you build camaraderie and friendships through training together as well as mental resilience and the Kyokushin spirit of never giving up.”
Senpai Davy Loo
Belt: 1st Dan
- COVID Safe Martial Arts Instructor Certification
- Level 2 First Aid Certification
About:
Senpai Davy has over 20 years experience in Kyokushin Karate and has trained and competed in both Australia and Japan. For the past 5 years, he has been an instructor at the Manly Fight Gym.
“Training in Karate has not only kept me fit and healthy, but it has also developed my mental toughness and provided me with the confidence to embrace every challenge in life. I would love for others to achieve the same positive outcomes that I have through karate training and at the same time have fun in doing so.”
Senpai John Evans
Belt: 2nd Dan
- COVID Safe Martial Arts Instructor Certification
- Level 2 First Aid Certification
About:
Senpai John has trained in Kyokushin Karate for over 25 years and has 15 years’ worth of teaching experience. He has competed at both the State and National level and was placed third in the National open heavyweight division. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise to his teaching.
“Karate has helped shaped me as a person and I am very grateful for this. Kyokushin Karate is not just about fighting it’s also about self-improvement and never giving up. I believe these are amazing qualities and I try to put them into practice in my personal life every day.”
Senpai John’s Karate lineage is as follows:
Sosai Mas Oyama – Sensei Ishi – Sensei Frank Russo – John Evans.
He was also very fortunate to be extensively taught by Sensei Tom Levar while training for his black belt and second Dan.
Links
Shinkyokushin Northern Beaches Facebook Page
Facebook – Shinkyokushin Northern Beaches
