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51st JKF Goju Kai All Japan Karate-Do Championships – Sendai 2025
The 51st JKF Goju Kai All Japan Karate-Do Championships held in Sendai, Japan, were nothing short of electrifying! Competitors from across the globe came together to test their skills, spirit, and dedication on one of the biggest stages in traditional Goju Ryu Karate....
Sports Karate vs Traditional Goju Ryu Karate – What’s the Difference?
🥋 Sports Karate vs Traditional Goju Ryu Karate – What’s the Difference? Karate Academy Sydney is proud to offer a well-rounded martial arts program that blends the excitement of Sports Karate with the depth and discipline of Traditional Goju Ryu Karate. But what...
KAS on Sunrise – Karate Academy Sydney Showcased on National TV!
Karate Academy Sydney (KAS) Featured on Sunrise TV!
Karate Academy Sydney was proudly showcased on Channel 7’s Sunrise on May 28, celebrating the release of the Karate Kid Legends movie. Highlighting the power of traditional Goju Ryu Karate, the segment featured inspiring demonstrations by our young students and Chief Instructor, Sensei Jessica. A proud moment for KAS and a win for traditional martial arts in Australia!
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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 Kobudo Shimbukan
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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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The ultimate aim of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants- Gichin Funokoshi