Team
Meet the Team

Sensei Adam
4th Dan Black Belt with over 30 years of experience. Trained in Japan for 6 years and founded Chikara Dojo over 25 years ago.
“Kyokushin is about more than fighting. It’s how you live, how you train, and how you treat others.”
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4th Dan Black Belt
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Trained in Japan for 5 years
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Founded Chikara Dojo over 25 years ago
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Leads advanced training, gradings, and philosophy sessions

Senpai Lee
Shodan (1st Dan) black belt with 10 years training and 5 years instructing. Teaches all levels up to Shodan. Specializes in tournament training and fight coaching.
“It’s not just about strength — it’s about consistency, effort, and mindset.”
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1st Dan Black Belt
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Teaches all levels up to Shodan
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Specializes in tournament training and fight coaching
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Known for calm instruction, precision, and structured guidance

Senpai Kyle
Shodan (1st Dan) black belt with 14+ years experience starting from age 6. Kumite and kata veteran despite being only 20. Specializes in kata training.
“Respect, effort, and discipline — that's what Kyokushin is about. I push students because I know they’re capable of more.”
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1st Dan Black Belt
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14+ years experience starting from age 6
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Kumite and kata veteran despite being only 20
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Known for high standards, structured teaching, and strong fundamentals

Senpai Rainen
Nidan (2nd Dan) black belt with 10 years training, earned black belt in Singapore. Strong in kumite and kata, excellent with junior students.
“Precision builds power. Whether it’s kata or kumite, I want students to train with purpose.”
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2nd Dan Black Belt
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10 years of Kyokushin experience
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Trained and graded to Shodan in Singapore
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Strong in kumite and kata
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Excellent with junior students
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Known for precision, intensity, and encouraging instruction

Senpai Michelle
Shodan (1st Dan) with over 10 years training. Club secretary and instructor.
“I love seeing students grow more confident each week — not just in technique, but in themselves.”
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Shodan (1st Dan)
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Instructor and club administrator
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Known for reliability, encouragement, and community involvement