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Karate Camp Holiday Program
Our holiday program will help kids build friendships and confidence! Our program offers an amazing combination of martial arts instruction, life skills, self-defence skills, teamwork, loads of...
NSW Active Kids $50 Vouchers
Karate Academy Sydney has been approved for the NSW ACTIVE KIDS $100 VOUCHERS! WHAT IS IT? The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the new Active Kids Program. Parents, guardians, and...
Join Us For March Open Day
Join us for the next Karate Academy Sydney Open Day, Sunday 18th March, 2018 10.30 - 3.00pm. Enjoy raffles, balloons, face painting and BBQ. Kids party clown and entertainment all day longl See...
Join Us For September Open Day
Come along and join us at Karate Academy Sydney Open Day on Sunday the 17th of September, 2017. Our eager Mini Ninja class along with all our other students will be demonstrating what they have...
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Sensei- Instructor
- 3rd Dan Black Belt Goju Ryu Seiwakai
- 3rd Dan Black Belt JKF Goju Kai (All Japan Karate Federation)
- 3rd Dan Black Belt Ryukyu Shimbukan Kobudo
- Senior First Aid
- WWCC
At the young age of 6, Chris embarked on his karate journey in 2007 under the expert tutelage of Pat Drago Shihan, specialising in Goju-Ryu. He honed his skills early on, participating in numerous Koshiki tournaments across locations such as Barrel and Picton.
In 2013, Chris embraced new challenges by joining Seiwakai under Glenn Stephenson Shihan, advancing through inter-club tournaments and gaining valuable competitive experience. His progression through the Dan ranks was guided by Jessica Vetrisano Sensei, whose mentorship has been pivotal in shaping him into the accomplished karateka he is today.
He has competed at the highest levels, qualifying for the JKF (Japanese Karate Federation) World Tournament held in Osaka (2023), Okinawa (2024), and placing top 8 in Sendai (2025)—marks of his elite skill and relentless pursuit of excellence.
In addition to Goju Ryu Karate, Chris has immersed himself in Ryukyu Shimbukan Kobudo under the mentorship of Hiroshi Akamine Kaicho and Dell Hamby Kyoshi, enriching his understanding of traditional Okinawan martial arts.
This year, Chris proudly joined the NSW Karate State Team and competed at the 2025 Karate Australia National Championships in Adelaide, South Australia, where he claimed 3rd place—a remarkable achievement on the national stage.
As a proud member of Karate Australia (the Australian Karate Federation), Chris continues to embody the spirit of the martial art—dedicated, growing, and inspiring.
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