Our Instructors

At Samurai Karate Berlin, we place a high value on high-quality training that strengthens both body and mind equally. Our instructors are experienced karateka who pass on their passion for the sport to our members with expertise and dedication.

With years of experience and extensive qualifications, they will guide you on your personal karate journey, regardless of your age, fitness level, or previous knowledge.

Jun Shihan Pierre, 5. Dan Renshi

  • Practising karate since 1994
  • Teaching karate since 1998

For me, karate is a sport that perfectly combines tradition and modernity. That’s why I think there’s something for everyone in it.

Jun Shidoin Vasili, 4. Dan Kenshi

  • Practising karate since 2007
  • Teaching karate since 2011

For me, karate is more than just a martial art – it also accompanies me outside the dojo. It has taught me to appreciate the process while always keeping the goal in mind.

Lisa, 2. Dan

  • Practising karate since 2005
  • Teaching karate since 2017

For me, karate is a philosophy of life in its own right, where you get to know yourself through continuous training and constant self-reflection.

Benjamin, 1. Dan

  • Practising karate since 2018
  • Teaching karate since 2021

My splits must be at least as good as Jean-Claude van Damme’s, and children are still the most honest feedback you can get.

Juliette, 1. Kyu

  • Practising karate since 2016
  • Teaching karate since 2022

What karate means to me: strengthening self-confidence; a mixture of discipline, progress and fun that I try to pass on to the kids.