Known as the ‘Enforcer‘ for his tough fighting style, Gary Viccars has been at the forefront of the development of Kyokushin Karate in Australia. Born in Geelong, Australia, in 1946, Gary Viccars began training in Kyokushin Karate in 1968. Viccars trained at the dojo of Bill Paauw located in Geelong. On 1 July 1969, Viccars …
Category: Competition
Feb 15 2023
Gary Viccars
- Filed under Competition, General, Kumite, Kyokushin, Traditional
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February 15, 2023
- 100-Man Kumite, 50-Man Kumite, AKF, AKKA, Australian, Bill Paauw, Brian Ellison, Cameron Quinn, Gary Viccars, Grant Radonich, Hiroshi Masuda, IKO, IKO-2, IKO-3, Jim Phillips, John Taylor, Luke Grgurevic, Mas Oyama, Naomi Ali, Nikola Cujic, Nobuhito Tezuka, Shokei Matsui, Tony Bowden, Trevor Tockar, VKKA, Yoshikazu Matsushima
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Jan 18 2023
David Pickthall
- Filed under Competition, General, Kumite, Kyokushin
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January 18, 2023
I always welcomed the challenge of competing in non–IFK events as it is important to test yourself against all Kyokushin groups. Politics should not enter the fighting arena. David Pickthall A long-time student and assistant of Steve Arneil, David Pickthall was a top competitor who competed nationally and internationally in both kata end kumite. He …
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Jan 13 2023
Dave Kershaw
- Filed under Competition, General, Kata, Kumite, Shotokan, SKIF, Traditional
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January 13, 2023
There is no short cut to reaching a high-level in Kata, and the frustrating thing is that the higher you get, the more faults you find, but this is the whole essence of Karate, the striving for perfection. It is never reached, but you must keep on trying. Dave Kershaw A longtime student of Shotokan …
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Jan 11 2023
Dolph Lundgren
- Filed under Competition, General, Kumite, Kyokushin
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January 11, 2023
I discovered martial arts, first Judo and then Karate, and I became quite good at it, because I had something to prove. And more than anything, I needed to feel safe. Dolph Lundgren Many people know Dolph Lundgren as a successful movie star, who has appeared in more than 40 films, including the likes of …
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Jan 06 2023
Gerard Gordeau
- Filed under Competition, General, Kumite, Kyokushin
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January 6, 2023
I have never regretted anything in my life. I do not care. We cannot change what is. Gerard Gordeau Once regarded as one of the best all-around fighters in the world, Gerard Gordeau was a no-nonsense fighter. He had a calm demeanour during a fight, and was nicknamed the “Undertaker from Hell“. Today, most people …
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Jan 04 2023
Tomio Imamura
- Filed under Competition, General, JKA, Kumite, Shotokan, Traditional
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January 4, 2023
First be taught; learning comes later; Tomio Imarura Known for his quiet demeanour, Tomio Imamura has been described as a “brilliant technician“, known for his exceptional kumite. A two-time world champion, he is one of the best fighters of his generation. Tomio Imamura was born on 7 October 1958, in Kagoshima, Japan. Imamura attended Takushoku …
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Sep 16 2022
Gursharan Sahota
- Filed under Competition, General, Kumite, Shotokan, Traditional
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September 16, 2022
It is important that karateka are aware that time, effort and practice are still the main factors in working towards perfecting not only one’s skills but also one’s inner mind and attitudes towards an Art. Gursharan Sahota Training in Shotokan Karate for over 50 years, Gursharan Sahota leads one of the largest Shotokan groups in …
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Sep 09 2022
Steve Muhammad
- Filed under Competition, General, Kenpo
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September 9, 2022
Once said to have the fastest hands in Karate, Steve Muhammad is a nine-time World Champion. A pioneer of tournament Karate, he made it acceptable for black people to compete in tournaments at a time when favouritism and racism existed in many tournaments. Steve Muhammad was born Steve Sanders on 2 July 1939 in Indianola, …
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Aug 31 2022
Cyril Cummins
- Filed under Bunkai, Competition, General, KUGB, Shotokan, Traditional
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August 31, 2022
Karate can never be only a sport because it is first and foremost a martial art. Competition is only a part of the martial arts scene. Whilst I admire the top competitors, it is not the be all and end all of Karate. Cyril Cummins A pioneer of Shotokan Karate in the West Midlands of …
- Cyril Cummins, English, Franklyn Doras, Hideo Ochi, Hidetaka Nishiyama, Hirokazu Kanazawa, Hiroshi Shirai, JKA, Jonny Brown, Keinosuke Enoeda, KUGB, Kyu-Shin-Kan, Les Hart, Martial Arts Illustrated, Morio Higaonna, NAKMAS, Ronnie Christopher, Ronnie Canning, Slater Williams, Taiji Kase, Tommy Ryan, yoshiharu osaka, Yoshinobu Ohta, Yukichi Tabata
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Jul 22 2022
Ronnie Christopher
- Filed under Competition, General, KUGB, Kumite, Shotokan, Traditional
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July 22, 2022
I feel that without developing mental and physical discipline you can never hope to achieve your full potential whether your bias is kumite or kata. Ronnie Christopher Alongside the likes of Frank Brennan, Elwyn Hall, and George Best, Ronnie Christopher is considered one of the best Shotokan fighters of his era. Blessed with speed, technique, …
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