Team
Meet the Team

Sensei Adam
4th Dan Black Belt with over 30 years of experience. Trained in Japan for 5 years and founded Chikara Dojo over 25 years ago.
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“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 9 years training and 4 years instructing. Teaches all levels up to Shodan. Specializes in tournament training and fight coaching.
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“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 13+ years experience starting from age 6. Kumite and kata veteran despite being only 19. Specializes in kata training.
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“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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13+ years experience starting from age 6
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Kumite and kata veteran despite being only 19
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Known for high standards, structured teaching, and strong fundamentals

Senpai Rainen
Shodan (1st Dan) black belt with 8 years training, earned black belt in Singapore. Strong in kumite and kata, excellent with junior students.
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“Precision builds power. Whether it’s kata or kumite, I want students to train with purpose.”
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1st Dan Black Belt
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8 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

Michelle
1st Kyu (brown belt) with over 9 years training. Club secretary and assistant instructor. Works as a Co-op store manager.
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“I love seeing students grow more confident each week — not just in technique, but in themselves.”
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1st Kyu (Brown Belt)
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Assistant instructor and club administrator
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Known for reliability, encouragement, and community involvement