Shihan-Cho Gary Viccars has been training continuously in Kyokushin karate for over 40 years. The title of Shihan-Cho was bestowed upon him by the IKO Matsushima Organization to which he belongs and it means “boss of the Shihans”. He was graded to the rank of 7th Dan in 2006 by Kancho Matsushima, 9th Dan and Hanshi John Taylor 9th Dan. As such he is one of the foremost instructors of Kyokushin Karate in the World and is also recognized as one of the top referee’s in the World.
He was promoted to Branch Chief personally by Sosai Oyama in 1993. He leads his Branch in training in traditional Kyokushin Karate as taught to him by Sosai MasOyama. His mission statement is to provide the members of his Branch with as much opportunity for the development of their skills in Kyokushin Karate as possible (both technical and personal). To this end he provides training seminars, camps and tournaments (no contact, knockdown and kata) as vehicles for their development.
As well as running his own dojo he freely gives of his time to provide weekly training for all green belts and above and a special weekly class for all those attempting dan grades during the year. In addition he travels to various dojo for a “floating” advanced class once a week. His Branch members have access to training with a 7 th Dan on a consistent basis and that is a very rare bonus that many others do not get. Shihan-Cho has dojo all over Victoria as well as several dojo in Tasmania.
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