Shinzen Dojo Berlin e.V.
Non-profit. Transparent.
The Shinzen Dojo Berlin e.V. is a registered non-profit association based in Berlin. The association's purpose is the promotion of Kyokushin Karate as a sport and culture – for children, teenagers, and adults of all backgrounds.
As a non-profit organization, all income flows exclusively into the association's purpose: training, infrastructure, belt grading, tournament participation, and the development of young sporting talent. Private profit distribution is excluded by the statutes.
Board (§ 11): 1st Chairperson: Anh Son Le. The board consists of a chairperson, a deputy chairperson, and a treasurer. Statutes adopted: 01.02.2025, last amended: 25.05.2026.
- e.V.Registered
- 2025Founded
- BerlinPlace of jurisdiction
- § 52 AONon-profit
What the association stands for
Regular training operations
Qualified coached training for children, teenagers, and adults in Berlin-Steglitz and Berlin-Schöneberg.
Youth & health promotion
Cooperation with schools and sports facilities to promote organised sport and a healthy lifestyle.
Belt grading & competitions
Conducting Kyu gradings according to IKO guidelines. Participation in and hosting of regional and national tournaments.
Non-profit status
The association operates selflessly and pursues exclusively tax-privileged purposes according to § 52 Para. 2 No. 21 AO. Contributions and donations are tax-deductible.
Association statutes at a glance
§ 1 Name, seat and purpose: The association is named Shinzen Dojo Berlin e.V. and is based in Berlin. The purpose is the promotion of sport, in particular Kyokushin Karate.
§ 2 Membership: Members can be natural persons of any nationality and age. Admission is upon written application.
§ 3 Organs & Board: The organs are the general meeting and the board. The ordinary general meeting takes place at least once a year.
§ 4 Finances & Liability: Finances are covered by membership fees, donations, and public grants. Members are not personally liable.
§ 5 Data protection: The association processes personal data exclusively for the fulfilment of association purposes and in compliance with the GDPR.
The complete statutes are available for inspection at the dojo and can be sent by e-mail upon request.
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