Tamworth Kyokushin Karate is a renowned gym located in West Tamworth, Australia. With a strong focus on traditional Kyokushin Karate and self-defence, the gym welcomes beginners to advanced students, both children and adults. Led by Shihan Mark Tyson, a highly experienced instructor with over 35 years of experience in Kyokushin Karate and other martial arts, the gym is recognised as one of the leading training facilities for Kyokushin Karate in the country.
The senior instructor at the Tamworth Dojo is Senpai Steven Hill, a former State and National Champion. The classes at Tamworth Kyokushin Karate showcase high discipline, motivation, and a strong focus on building confidence. Whether you're just starting on your karate training journey or looking to enhance your skills, the gym offers a range of classes tailored to different skill levels and age groups.
To participate in the training, interested individuals can watch a class to get a feel for the training structure or join right in. There's no pressure to immediately join, and the instructors ensure a welcoming atmosphere for all. Simply arrive before the start of the class and speak to the instructor to join in. Comfortable appropriate clothing such as tracksuit pants and a t-shirt are recommended, along with a water bottle for rehydration during and after the class.
In addition to regular classes, Tamworth Kyokushin Karate also offers the opportunity to experience seminars conducted by Shihan Mark Tyson. These seminars cover a wide variety of training and full contact kumite applications. Depending on the request, seminars can range from 3 to 6 hours in length. Shihan Mark Tyson has held seminars at various dojos across Australia, covering topics such as offensive and defensive knockdown techniques, tournament strategies, mental preparation, fighting combinations, and more.
For those interested in learning more or scheduling a seminar at their dojo, they can reach out to Shihan Mark Tyson via email at shihanmark@bigpond. Com or by calling 04088 06277.
Tamworth Kyokushin Karate also offers a podcast, The Kyokushin Project Podcast, created by Shihan Mark Tyson. The podcast aims to answer questions, discuss related topics, and provide educational and inspiring content for both Australians and international listeners. Through the podcast, Shihan Mark Tyson shares his experiences, including his selection to compete in front of Sosai in the 5th World Kyokushin Tournament.
Located at 74 Belmore Street, right next to the Family Hotel, Tamworth Kyokushin Karate provides a welcoming and nurturing environment for individuals of all ages and skill levels to train and develop their skills in traditional Kyokushin Karate.
