our instructors
Shihan Geoff Miller was promoted to 5th Dan in October 2023. Shihan Geoff has continued to be actively involved at all levels. He is currently the WKO South Pacific Anti-doping Committee representative, and has officiated at a number of International events. |
Sensei Sue Texleris a 4th Dan with 25 years of Kyokushin karate training, and the first student to train from beginner to black belt at the Alpine Dojo. Her passion for ‘all things karate’ plus a love of teaching, give Alpine Dojo students every opportunity to reach their potential. |
Senpai Callum Hines, a 1st Dan who is another student to complete the journey to Black Belt entirely at Alpine Dojo. Senpai Callum is currently achieving a high level of success in Full Contact tournaments, with wins in the Victorian WKO State Tournament, the NZ Kokoro Cup in Napier, New Zealand, the Musashi Cup in Geelong, Victoria, and the Gold Coast Budo Challenge. |
History was created on 24/11/18 when Natalie Texler gained her 1st Dan Black Belt during the National Camp at AIS Canberra. As a black belt, Natalie joins her mother Sensei Sue, and her sister Anneliese Knight, who gained her belt in 2013. This is the first time a mother and 2 daughters have all achieved black belts in Kyokushin throughout Australia. |