Sensei Adam Higgins

Sensei Adam Higgins began training in the martial arts in 1992. In 1996 he commenced training in Chito-Ryu karate at the Australian Chito-Ryu honbu (headquarters) under the tutorage of Renshi Brian Hayes, the then honbucho (chief instructor) of the Australian Chito-Ryu Karate Association (ACKA). During this period Sensei Adam gained the rank of Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Chito-Ryu Karate, and Shodan in Matayoshi Kobudo (A traditional Okinawan weapons system). He also gained experience teaching both seniors and juniors in Chito-Ryu karate, Matayoshi Kobudo, and kumite for sports karate.

In the competition arena Sensei Adam has competed at both a national and international level, winning medals at all levels. He is a regular member of the Queensland Chito-Ryu karate team winning national titles in kata and kumite. His competitive focus is now on coaching students to obtain their full potential.

Sensei Adam continues to develop his martial arts under the guidance of Sensei Martin Phillips through regular visits to the Sunshine Coast dojo. He is dedicated towards the promotion of Chito-Ryu karate throughout the Gold Coast and Australia, and is commited to assisting the students of Chito-Ryu develop their martial arts and life skills.

Anthony Horgan

Anthony Horgan was one of the first students of Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate, and has trained continously since becoming the first home grown black belt on the Gold Coast. Anthony is developing his teaching skills as an assistant instructor and regularly takes on caoching duties at Chito-Ryu tournaments.

Anthony competes regularly in Chito-Ryu tournaments with the highlight being a consecutive world champion at Soke Cups.

Rhys Woodhouse

Rhys commenced his training at the Sunshine Coast dojo where he developed leadership and teaching skills along side his karate training. After a gap year spent in the army Rhys relocated to the Gold Coast to continue his Chito-Ryu journey.

Bina Schiffers

Bina Schiffers has been a regular fixture around the Gold Coast dojo having trained continously since 2006. Bina has shown incrediable growth in her karate and is continuing to work towards improving. Bina is a regular assistant in all classes.

Tasi Schiffers

Tasi Schiffers is the first female brown belt on the Gold Coast having trained continously since 2005. Tasi is focused on developing both her karate and teaching skills, assisting in the Kids Karate classes helping to build the skill level of the Gold Coast's younger karateka.

Guest Instructors

Each year we are fortunate to have guest instructors from Japan and from other regions within Australia. Since the opening of the Gold Coast Chito-Ryu Karate dojo, guest instructors have included:

We look forward to similar visits in the years to come as we continue to build the strong relationships with the Australian Chito-Ryu and our international headquarters in Kumamoto, Japan.