Bendigo & Central Victorian Kyokushin Karate Centre

Shihan Lance McInnes - 5th Dan Black Belt

Lance McInnes has been head instructor of Bendigo and Central Victoria Kyokushin Karate club for over 35 years. He is the only original student still training here in Bendigo from when the club was first formed in 1969.

Shihan has travelled internationally to participate in training seminars, camps, gradings and observe the Japan World Tournament, has judged & refereed at state, national and international championship tournaments. To add to this, Shihan has hosted state tournaments and training camps.

Kyokushin Karate

Kyokushin Karate was founded by Masutatsu (Mas) Oyama, known as Sosai. Sosai held a 10th dan Black Belt. Sadly, Oyama passed away in 1994 aged 70 years.
Kyokushin, meaning "Ultimate truth" is a Japanese influenced style of Martial Arts and is also known as the "strongest Karate". This came about from Oyama's disciplined training, testing his power by fighting bulls with his bare hands and defeating opponents with one punch! There are more aspects to Kyokushin karate than kumite (fighting). Kata, being a set of pre determined movements, self defence techniques, speed and co-ordination training.

Dojo Oath

We will train our hearts and bodies
For a firm unshaken spirit.
We will pursue the true meaning of the martial way
So that in time our senses may be alert.
With true vigour,
We will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.
We will observe the rules of courtesy
Respect our superiors, and refrain from violence.
We will follow our religious beliefs
And never forget the true virtue of humility.
We will look upwards to wisdom and strength
Not seeking other desires.
All our lives, through the discipline of karate
We will seek to fulfil the true meaning of the
Kyokushin way.

Osu

Phone: 03 5442 4832
Mobile: 0438 768 412
Fax: 03 5442 6274