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About Kaigan Kan Karate-Do<\/h3>\nAt Kaigan Kan Karate-Do, we are passionate about teaching traditional martial arts in a safe, welcoming, and family-friendly environment. Our dojo is more than just a place to train-it’s a community where students of all ages and skill levels can grow physically, mentally, and emotionally through the art of Karate.\nOur experienced instructors are committed to preserving the rich traditions of Karate while ensuring every student receives personalised guidance. From developing confidence and discipline to mastering effective self-defence techniques, Kaigan Kan Karate-Do provides a holistic approach to martial arts that goes beyond physical fitness.\nWhether you are looking to improve your health, learn self-defence, build confidence, or simply discover a rewarding new hobby, Kaigan Kan Karate-Do is here to support your journey. Join us and experience the benefits of traditional Karate in a professional, encouraging, and inspiring environment.\n\tHanshi Bill\u00a0Young
\nFounder of Kaigan Kan Karate Do<\/strong>\n

In 1972 Bill Young began his karate training at the age of 18 in his hometown of Gloucester, NSW with Shihan Ron Vale at the Eastern Martial Arts Association. After seven years he made the move to Coffs Harbour and began \"\"teaching locally through the Kaigan-Kan Karate-Do (karate by the sea) club. Here Bill graded his first black belts, including Coffs Harbour local and instructor, Mr Tony Capararo. In Coffs Harbour Bill also trained his now wife Natalie, who was awarded the rank of Yon Dan (4th Dan) in 2013, and went on to compete in the ISKA US OPEN, Orlando Florida, winning three world titles.<\/p>\n

Leaving Coffs in 1996, Bill taught karate across various regional NSW locations and was awarded the rank of Hachi Dan (8th Dan) in 2016, the ISKA Senior Instructor of the year 2006, ISKA Referee of the Year 2008, the ISKA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 and is a level five ISKA tournament Judge\/Referee. In 2003 Bill became director of World Martial Arts Alliance Australia.<\/p>\n

Bill has over 40 years experience teaching Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate, and has studied various other styles to strengthen his teachings. Specifically being Close Quarter Combat, Kempo, Akido, Nippon Budokai, Kendo, Wushu Kung Fu, Okinawa Ryukyu Kobudo, and Kenjutsu (traditional sword).<\/p>\nShihan Natalie Young
\nHead Instructor Kaigan Kan Australia<\/strong>\n

Began training\u00a0stralia<\/strong>at the age 18 in the traditional style of Shotokan karate in Coffs Harbour.<\/p>\n

After many years of dedicate\u00a0d training achieved a Black Belt and began helping with the everyday running of a successful karate club<\/p>\n\"\", several Martial Arts Tournaments and began traveling overseas for Okinawan Weapons
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Training and competing in the US Open where three world titles were achieved in weapons and kata. Over the years training has continued in various styles including Kempo, Kung-Fu, Kenjitsu.<\/p>\n

\u00a0My training will never end as I try to improve my skill and help other achieve their own goals. With a need to share the Shotokan System of our club we have seen our clubs grow and prosper leading to the opening of ten karate clubs of various sizes.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 “Learning is\u00a0never cumulative, it is a movement of knowing which has no beginning and no end.” Bruce Lee<\/p>\n

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