Mawson Lakes Kyokushin

The Adelaide day seminar conducted by Hanshi Gary Viccars and hosted by Mawson Lakes Dojo (SA) on Saturday 30th May 2026 was a Fantastic day.

It was attended by instructors and students from 9 different dojo’s
Geelong (Vic), Narre Warren (Vic), Forrest (Vic), Warrnambool (Vic), Ipswich (QLD), Brighton (SA) ,Kangaroo Island (SA), Adelaide North (SA) & Mawson Lakes Dojo (SA)

A huge thank you to Hanshi Gary Viccars, Shihan Scott and Sensei Eddie for running the seminar and sharing their Kyokushin knowledge with everyone there.

Also thank you to Sensei Ian, Sempai Julius, Irene, Ken and Graeme for travelling from Victoria to Adelaide to help make it the success it was.

A special thank you to Sempai David, Sempai Andy, Sempai Pamelia, Sempai Ruben, Sempai Max, and Sempai Eli for also travelling and being a part of this seminar and lastly a special thanks to everyone one that was a part of this training, without you all these seminars wouldn't exist.

It was fantastic seeing members of the other MKA Branches attending, we had a total of 42 training and 13 of these where Dan Grades, which is the biggest attendance since they started.

On the day Mark Seager and Yumeng (Max) Feng had their 3rd Kyu Certificates presented to them by Hanshi Gary Viccars, which is something they will remember for a long time to come.

Someone stated on the day, "that if you did not attend, you don't know just how great the training was and how unfortunate for you to be missing out on it"

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Sempai Jason & Sempai Hossein

On May 16th 2026 both Mark & Yumeng (Max) successfully gradedto 3rd Kyu at the senior grading held in Geelong Victoria.
We would like to congratulate both of them on their latest succcess,showing everyone that hard work pays off.

Hopefully this inspires others as we will soon be holding our junior Kyu grading in Adeliaide.

Tomorrow Mark Seager & Yumeng Feng (Max) are attempting thier 3rd Kyu grading in Geelong Victoria.

Mark & Max are a core part of our dojo family, all thier hard work, dedication and preparation has led them to this next step in thier Kyoksuhin journey.

We wish them both all the best tomorrow as they give it their all and show why they are there.

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Tomorrow Sempai Roger from Corio Kyoksuhin Karate is attempting his Nidan grading in Geelong.

Sempai Roger is a great support to our dojo and we all wish Sempai a successful day.

His commitment to self improvement and supporti of others is unquestionable, we know he has done all the work and now it’s time to show everyone where hard work and dedication gets you.

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Wishing Tim, Bree & Cooper all the best as they attempt thier Shodan grading in Geelong tomorrow!

You have been preparing for this day for a very long time, now is the time to shine and show what all the preparation has been for.

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All the best to all of the grading candidates, especially those attempting Dan grades and a special shout out to Mark Seager & Yumeng Feng from our dojo.
Give it your all and leave nothing in the tank.!

Yesterday Gobind & Max (Yumeng) took part in the 49th Matsushima Victorian State Championships held in Geelong, Victoria.

Max (Yumeg) won the Female Lightweight intermediate Division with a very strong and dominant performance.

Gobind faced off against a strong opponent from Melbourne and for the majority of the fight it seemed an even contest, however his opponent scored an Ippon towards the end of the round.

Our dojo is very proud of you both for entering, competing and fighting with such heart and determination.

A special thanks to Mark Seager for taking them and supporting them on thier journey.

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Sempai Jason & Sempai Hossein.

Last night was the last class before Max, Mark, Gobind and Trent head to Geelong this weekend to take part in the Matsushima Victorian Championships!

Thanks to Sempai Hossein for getting them ready!

Give it your all, and our dojo is proud of you for stepping up.

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Wednesday 11th of March we had our 25 Fight Night Fundraiser for 2026.

What a great way to kick off our first of our four fight nights for the year and leading into the Victorian Championships taking place in Geelong on April 19th 2026.

Well done to all those who turned up and took the opportunity to work on their kumite as well as helping raise funds for the branch.

Thank you to our photographer Jiayu Liu for the below pics from the session.

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Sempai Jason & Sempai Hossein

This post has been a long time coming and should have happened in January!

We are thrilled to mention that for the first time in our dojo's history we have one students who was awarded both the Most Dedicated Student as well as the Most Improved Student for 2025 Gobind Singh Grewal
Congratulations to Gobind on a spectacular year and this spectacular achievement. OSU

We have also been able to award new certificates and belts to the following students from the end of year grading held in November 2025.

Gobind Singh Grewal - 5th Kyu
Mark Prevost - 8th Kyu
Harroop Kaur - 9th Kyu
Kudratpreet Kaur - 9th Kyu
Yilin Wang - 10th Kyu

Sempai Jason & Sempai Hossein