OUR HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Sensei Justin Thompson

Sensei Justin began his martial arts journey at our Crookwell Dojo as a teenager, after a while he

moved to Goulburn and then started to train at the Lambert karate dojo. Where He helps at the

Goulburn Dojo in a full time capacity where he teaches his own classes as well as assisting Sensei

Lambert and trainings with Sensei Lambert privately most days.

During his martial arts career, Sensei Justin has travelled to Thailand, Okinawa, Japan (the birthplace of Karate) to study Karate under the world's most senior masters. He also attends Gasshukus and Friendship Tournaments.

After a while there was an opportunity where sensei Justin took the becoming the head instructor at

the Crookwell dojo at his home town.

Today Sensei Justin is now the head instructor of the Crookwell karate Dojo and Family Fitness

Centre with the help of Senpai Kyle McCormack. where he teaches Grasshoppers, Pee-wees, teens,

and adults classes in a happy and safe environment.

Sensei Justin Thompson and his team of talented male and female assistant instructors can

accommodate you no matter what your level is. Were ready to welcome you to our Karate family

and to help you start your martial arts journey today.

Ready to Begin Your Martial Arts Journey?

We invite you to join our Karate family in a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment. Whether you're

new to martial arts or returning after a break, we’re here to help you achieve your goals. With a

strong team of talented male and female assistant instructors, Sensei Justin ensures that every

student—regardless of age or experience—feels welcomed, supported, and empowered.

Senpai Kyle McCormack

Senpai Kyle began his karate journey at the age of 13. Encouraged by his parents, he started

training to improve his fitness, build self-confidence, and learn self-defence after

experiencing bullying throughout his school years due to his disabilities.

He has trained for many years at the Crookwell and Goulburn dojos under the guidance of

Sensei David Lambert. Over time, Senpai Kyle has become a dedicated teacher and assistant

instructor, regularly helping with classes for Grasshoppers, Pee-wees, teens, and adults at

both dojos.

Senpai Kyle has also traveled to Okinawa, Japan, to learn and study Goju-ryu karate under

some of the world’s most senior and respected masters. He actively participates in all

Gasshukus and Friendship Tournaments, continually expanding his knowledge and skills.

Today, Senpai Kyle assists Senpai Justin Thompson at the Crookwell Karate Dojo and Family

Fitness Centre. He is passionate about giving back to the dojo community, sharing the

knowledge and understanding he has gained over his years of training.

He empathizes with students who may find learning karate challenging, as he has faced and

overcome many obstacles himself. His perseverance and determination continue to inspire

those around him.

Senpai Kyle values the strong sense of community within the dojo, the Australian Okinawan

Goju-ryu Karate Federation (AOJKF), and the International Okinawan Goju-ryu Karate-do

Federation (IOGKF), which he describes as being like one big family.

OUR HEAD INSTRUCTOR

Sensei Justin Thompson

Senpai Kyle McCormack

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