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Kyokushin
Karate
Gold Coast North
Founded 1985 · Helensvale Community Centre
About Our Club
A Proud Tradition Since 1985
The Kyokushin Karate Gold Coast North dojo has developed long and proud traditions since it was founded in 1985 at Mermaid Beach. In more recent times, the club moved to the northern end of the Gold Coast. Today, the dojo is located at the Helensvale Community Centre.
The club has produced 15 Shodans, 9 Nidans, and 3 Sandan to date. Our club is welcoming and open to people of all ages and skill levels. If you're interested in joining us, why not come down and take a look?
1985
Founded
15
Shodans
9
Nidans
3
Sandans
極真
About Kyokushin
The Ultimate Truth
Kyokushin (極真) is a style of stand-up, full contact karate, founded in 1964 by Masutatsu Oyama. Kyokushin is Japanese for "the ultimate truth", developed from the determination of the pursuit of ultimate truth of mind, technique, and body.
Kyokushin is rooted in a philosophy of self-improvement, discipline and hard training.
The Dojo
Meet the Instructors
Our dojo is led by Sensei Kevin Veivers and supported by experienced friends who bring decades of Kyokushin training and competition to every class.
Chief Instructor
Sensei Kevin Veivers
Sandan — 3rd Dan Black Belt
Sensei Kevin began his martial arts journey in the late 1960s as a junior boxer on the Gold Coast. He began Kyokushinkaikan Karate in 1973 under Frank Everitt, obtaining his Shodan in 1979, Nidan in 1995, and Sandan in 2005. He trained with Shihan Tony Bowden and Shihan Cameron Quinn, broadening his experience with Kendo and Iaido. A State, National and International qualified judge, Sensei Kevin opened this club in 1985.
Senior Instructor
Sensei Peter Smith
Sandan — 3rd Dan Black Belt
Sensei Peter began Kyokushinkaikan Karate in 1972 under Sensei Frank Everett, obtaining his Shodan in 1979 in the same grading as Sensei Kevin, Nidan in 2005 and Sandan in 2024. He competed in the first Australian Open Kyokushin tournament in 1977 as well as many State and regional tournaments throughout Australia. He also has experience in boxing, gymnastics and athletics.
Assistant Instructor
SeNpai Mark (Reg) Richardson
Black Belt
Bringing discipline and technical expertise to every class, Senpai Reg helps students develop strong foundations in Kyokushin karate.
Assistant Instructor
Senpai Janet Gardner
Nidan — 2nd Dan Black Belt
Janet began her Kyokushinkan journey in 2005 at age 38, attaining Shodan in 2011 and Nidan in 2016. Karate changed her life, developing resilience, discipline and the spirit of NEVER GIVE UP.
Assistant Instructor
Senpai Kym Ross
Shodan — 1st Dan Black Belt
Kym began training in the early 1980s at the Proserpine NQ dojo, graded to Shodan in 1987. He represented Australia in 1987 and competed at national level for ten years, fighting in Australia, New Zealand and Hawaii.
Find Us
Helensvale Community Centre
31-37 Discovery Dr, Helensvale QLD 4212We train at the Helensvale Community Centre — conveniently located in the heart of the Gold Coast North. Ample parking is available on site.
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