About Founder and Chief Instructor

Shihan Mohiuddin Syed is the founder and Chief Instructor of Lion Budokan Karate International (LBKI). With over 30 years of martial arts experience, he has dedicated much of his life to learning, practising, and teaching karate.

His interest in karate began at a young age and has remained an important part of his life. Over the years, he has trained under experienced masters and grandmasters, learning from different approaches to martial arts and continuing to develop his own knowledge and techniques.

As a 6th Dan Black Belt, Shihan Syed brings extensive experience to his role as Chief Instructor. He oversees the club’s training standards, syllabus, grading system, and instructor development, ensuring students receive structured, consistent instruction.

His teaching approach emphasises understanding techniques rather than simply memorising movements. He encourages students to practise regularly, ask questions, and take responsibility for their progress. While maintaining discipline during training, he recognises that students have different abilities, learning styles, and goals.

Beyond teaching karate, Shihan Syed actively mentors the club’s instructors and supports students as they progress to higher levels. He believes that qualities such as patience, respect, integrity, and perseverance are just as important as technical ability.

Since establishing LBKI in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2013, Shihan Syed has continued to develop the club and its training programmes. A major milestone came in 2024, when LBKI expanded into Australia by opening its karate training centre in Melbourne. This expansion has allowed the club to bring its structured training approach to students in both countries while maintaining the same teaching philosophy and standards.

Shihan Syed also continues to contribute to karate through seminars, workshops, tournaments, and other training activities. His focus remains on building a club where students of different ages and experience levels can learn traditional karate, develop their skills, and remain involved in martial arts for years to come.