Team Member

Sensei Justine is a 3rd Dan black belt in Kimura Shukokai Karate and a senior instructor at Samurai Dojo. With over two decades of training experience, she brings both technical depth and a calm, encouraging presence to every class she leads.

Justine has proudly represented both South Africa and Australia at multiple KSI World Championships, earning the respect of peers and instructors around the globe. Her commitment to learning has taken her across continents, regularly travelling to train with senior instructors in Europe, South Africa, and Asia as part of her ongoing development.

At Samurai Dojo, Justine plays a key role in guiding students through all stages of their journey, especially in helping children and teens build confidence, precision, and a lifelong love of karate. Her teaching reflects the perfect balance of discipline and care, and she is a deeply respected leader within our dojo community.
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Sensei Justine has competed at state, national and international events since 1998, including the KSI World Tournament in 1998, representing South Africa and in 2014, representing Australia.