Hanshi Gary Viccars Branch, 8th Dan.
Hanshi Gary Viccars commenced training in Kyokushin Karate in 1968. to date he has been training continuously for more than 57 years.
Hanshi was promoted to Branch Chief personally by Sosai Oyama (Founder of Kyokushin Karate) in 1993. Hanshi leads his Branch in training in traditional Kyokushin Karate as taught to him by Sosai Oyama.
Hanshi is one of the foremost instructors of Kyokushin Karate in the World and is also Head Referee for Matsushima Kyokushin. In addition Hanshi is a special advisor to Kancho Matsushima, 9th Dan.
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Hanshi (Shihancho as he was then) was graded to the rank of 8th Dan in 2023 by Kancho Matsushima.​​​ In the same year Hanshi was elected as Chairman of the South Pacific.​
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For more information about our Hanshi, please visit his website below:
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