Class Schedule:
Mon, 9pm - 10:30pm
Wed, 7:30 - 9pm
Sat, 1pm - 3pm
Limited Time*: $99 New Student Special for uniform + 1 month unlimited Poway classes
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Meet the Team
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![Senpai Sogyel, head instructor in a white martial arts uniform, smiling and holding his fists in a fighting stance inside a dojo with Japanese decor.]()
Senpai Sogyel Lhungay
HEAD INSTRUCTOR
Senpai Sogyel, founder of San Diego Shin Kyokushin, began his journey at age 15 and earned his Shodan in World Oyama Karate under the lineage of Sosai Mas Oyama’s original students. A Nidan in Kyokushin-Kan, he also brings a diverse martial arts background with a Shodan in Tae Kwon Do and a green belt in Judo. -
![Senpai Saif wearing a white martial arts gi, standing in a dojo, with a serious expression and fists raised in a fighting stance.]()
Senpai Saif Almorades
INSTRUCTOR
With over two decades of experience, Senpai Saif is the founder of La Mesa Dojo. He began his journey in judo under his father’s guidance before expanding into kickboxing and full-contact karate. A Nidan in Shinkyokushin, he earned his black belt ranks through dedicated training at prestigious dojos in Baghdad, including The Strength and Oyama Dojos. -
![Senpai Andrew in a white karate gi stands with a serious expression in a dojo with wooden walls, others practicing karate in the background.]()
Senpai Andrew Zavala
INSTRUCTOR
Since beginning his Kyokushin journey in 2005 as a dedicated uchi deshi, Senpai Andrew has spent decades training, teaching, and competing across North America. He views the art as a transformative way of life, dedicated to the "Ultimate Truth" of becoming stronger, humbler, and more resilient with every passing day.
Core Component of Kyokushin Training
Kihon refers to the fundamental techniques and basics in martial arts, including stances, strikes, blocks, and kicks, essential for building a strong foundation in skills and understanding of Karate.
Kihon
Kumite
Kumite is the practice of sparring or engaging in controlled fighting exercises with a training partner while wearing protective pads.
Participation at Sensei’s discretion
Kata refers to a formalized sequence of movements, techniques, and stances that simulate different combat scenarios and teach the application of techniques.
Kata
Pad Work
Pad work involves training techniques such as strikes, kicks, and combinations on focus mitts or pads held by a training partner, enhancing accuracy, power, and timing.
Message From Senpai Sogyel
I aim to preserve and spread Mas Oyama’s teachings of Kyokushin Karate in San Diego.
Whether you’re an experienced karateka or a beginner, you will be welcome at our dojo.
Try a class and I promise you will sweat!
“The Martial Way begins and ends with courtesy.
Therefore, be properly and genuinely courteous at all times.”
— Sosai Masutatsu Oyama
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