Started Martial Arts when I was 6 years old.

It was called Kyokushin. Throughout my years I have learned many things through my training, from Discipline, Strength and Endurance to Leadership and Budo spirit.

I have had the Honour of training with Kyokushin Greats and traveling to Japan to compete in Kumite.

Though the years I have also had great pride in working with other styles and organisations to help develop my own personal Martial Arts, which in turn benefits my students.

I believe that even though Kyokushin is my preference, other martial arts are important to learn in order to balance out one’s learning.

Regards Shaun Buchanan

In the early 90’s during the rugby league off season, a friend of mine introduced me to Kyokushin karate at the local P.C.Y.C. The training enhanced my fitness, strength, stamina and flexibility. I bantered between Kyokushin and footy for a couple of years until one season I never returned to footy and remained with Kyokushin karate. 

Over 30 years later despite age and injuries, Kyokushin Karate has provided ongoing physical fitness, focused mental health and personal growth of which is now providing new challenges as an instructor in developing new students, guiding returning students and enhancing existing students. 

Sensei Luke began training in Matayoshi Kobudo in Australia in in 2001 and was graded to 1st Dan by Sensei Takehiro Gaja in 2006 with the certificate issued by the Matayoshi Kobudo honbu dojo, Kodokan.

In 2007 he moved to Germany and was encouraged by Sensei Gaja to continue training under Sensei Zenei Oshiro, head of the International Academy of Okinawan Kobudo in Paris and a direct student of Shinpo Matayoshi.

He continued his training in the Kazukan Dojo, a member of the German Okinawan Kobudo Association, which has a direct affiliation with Sensei Oshiro.

He has had the privilege of training in Okinawa on mulitple occasions at the dojo's of Sensei Takehiro Gaja, Sensei Kenichi Yamashiro and the Matayoshi Kodokan. 

Sensei Luke moved back to Australia in 2017 and continues in Okinawa Kobudo. 

On 23 September 2023, Sensei Luke was graded to 4th Dan by Sensei Zenei Oshio.