Meet our Instructors
International Chief Instructor Mitani Kazuya
Kazuya Mitani first started karate while in university in Chiba, Japan in 1952. Back then he learned Shotokai at the university but joined Kinjo Hiroshi (9th Dan and probably the most knowledgeable karate master) and his organisation Kenshukai as a 3rd Dan. Kinjo Sensei taught Mitani Sensei the original Shuri-Te Karate introduced into the Okinawan school systems. Mitani Sensei then went on to produce many Japanese Kumite and Kata champions using the techniques and principle found Shuri-Te Karate. Mitani Sensei continues to teach Karate to students in his dojo in Chiba, and Seitokukai has won the All Japan Junior Tournaments for the last 10 years. No mean feat when there re over 300 teams competing each year!
(Sensei Cheyne McMahon & Bob McMahon)
Australian Chief Instructor Sensei Bob McMahon
Bob McMahon bas been teaching kids and adults karate since the early 1970′s in Queensland. He founded the Australian Karate Academy in 1989 and at its peak had over 1000 students training at more than 30 dojo around Australia.
- 6th Dan Seito Karate Seitokukai
- Former State, National and International Kumite champion
- Over 40 years involved in karate, 35 years teaching
- Author of karate booklets and founder of several karate internet forums
- Former President of Australian Karate Federation (Qld), Traditional Karate Federation, and Queensland Kumite Coach
Head Instructor Sensei Cheyne McMahon
Cheyne McMahon first started karate as a 5 year old under the tuition of his father, Bob. Cheyne has continued to train and teach and is about to celebrate his 25th year involved in karate.
- 6th Dan Seito Karate Seitokukai
- Former State, National and International Kumite champion
- 25 years involved in karate, 15 years teaching
- Author of kumite book and kumite DVD
- Current guest coach for Korean National Karate team
Our Coorparoo training centre is Bright, Clean, and Family-Friendly
We are proud to offer the very best and most comfortable karate experience.
- Large, Clean centre
- Professional Training Equipment including bags, shields, mitts
- Safety Matting as used in Olympics
- Comfortable waiting area for parents and guest
