Nikola Cujic

Feb 15 2023

Gary Viccars

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February 15, 2023

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 …

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Jan 11 2023

Dolph Lundgren

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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 …

bkk, Brian Fitkin, Cameron Quinn, Dolph Lundgren, Gustavo Adolfo Reque Cereijo, John Taylor, Kenji Yamaki, Makoto Nakamura, Mas Oyama, Michael Majewski, Nikola Cujic, Shigeru Oyama, Steve Arneil, Swedish, Sydney University, Tadashi Nakamura, Wayne Smith, WKF

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Jul 08 2021

Trevor Tockar

Filed under General, Kyokushin, Traditional
July 8, 2021

Only when you recognise your own weaknesses can you improve and develop. Trevor Tockar One of the most respected names in South African and Australian Kyokushin Karate, Trevor Tockar, was one of the youngest men graded to 5th Dan by Kyokushin founder Mas Oyama. He was one of the men at the forefront of Kyokushin …

Australian, Bakkies Laubscher, Chris Gower, Chris Thompson, Con Kakatsos, Dominic Hopkins, Garry O'Neill, IKO, Katsuhito Gorai, Keiji Sanpei, Kenji Midori, Kenny Uytenbogaardt, Len Barnes, Mas Oyama, Nikola Cujic, Rick Spain, Shokei Matsui, South African, Stan Schmidt, Stephen Takiwa, Steve Arneil, Stuart Corrigal, Tadashi Nakamura, Trevor Tockar

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Apr 23 2021

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April 23, 2021

Through Kyokushin, I have brothers in every part of the world. Nikola Cujic An early practitioner of Kyokushin Karate in Australia, Nikola Cujic has been a student, competitor, coach, instructor, and Branch Head. Many of his students have gone on to successfully compete at a state, national, regional, and international level. Nikola Cujic was born …

Australian, Bobby Lowe, Con Hardas, Dom Farnia, Gary Viccars, Grant Radonich, IKO, Joy Cujic, Mas Oyama, Nikola Cujic, Shokei Matsui, Steven Cujic, Trevor Tokar

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Apr 12 2021

This week in history (12 April – 18 April)

Filed under General, Moments in history, On this day, This week in history
April 12, 2021

12 April On 12 April 1998, Osamu Ozawa host the 18th Annual Traditional Karate Tournament International for the last time. Since its inception in 1981, the tournament had become a showcase for traditional Karate styles. Many of the world’s top masters would give demonstrations and seminars at the event. The 18th running of the event …