Sensei Anh Son Le
3rd Dan Kyokushin Karate · Founder · Germany Representative IKO World Zen-Kyokushin
3rd Dan
Kyokushin Karate
Since 2008
Kyokushin experience
Since 2019
Shinzen Dojo Berlin
Since 2020
IKO World Zen-Kyokushin representative
What does Sensei mean?
Sensei (先生) is a Japanese term of address and literally means “one who has gone before” — someone who has been walking the path for longer and passes it on to others. In karate, it is used for teachers and masters who guide students on their path.
At Shinzen Dojo Berlin, Sensei Son Le is not just a “trainer” who imparts technique. He is a teacher, mentor, and role model — someone who has been walking the path of Kyokushin himself since 2008 and passes it on to every generation.
From Bremen to Germany representative
Born in 1985, Anh Son Le began Kyokushin Karate in 2008 with Sensei Yoshihiko Nakahata in Bremen (IKO1). First strikes, first kata, first falling technique. The foundation for everything that followed.
In 2010, he returned to Berlin and trained under Shihan Ingo Freier, who shaped him until 2019. Under Shihan Freier, he passed the Shodan examination (1st Dan) in Berlin in 2018.
In August 2019, he founded the Shinzen Dojo Berlin. First location: Möckernstraße 111 (2019–2022). Since 2022, the dojo has been training in Kolonnenstraße in Berlin-Schöneberg.
Since 2020, he has represented the IKO World Zen-Kyokushin as the Germany Representative. In 2023, he attained the Nidan (2nd Dan) at the Honbu Dojo in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, under examiner Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa. In 2025, the Sandan (3rd Dan) followed in Bydgoszcz under Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa and Shihan Shigeo Niitsu.
His path led from Kyokushin student in Bremen to Germany Representative, driven by the conviction that karate changes people.
Sensei Son Le & Japan
From spectator in 2015 to organizational work in 2025
IKO1 World Championship
First trip to Japan as a spectator of the IKO1 World Championship, the first direct contact with the home of Kyokushin.
Nidan examination in Tokyo
Trip to Japan for the Nidan examination at the Honbu Dojo in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, under examiner Soshi Kazuyuki Hasegawa.
All Japan Championship
Participation as a trainer at the All Japan Championship, international tournament support.
Organization World Zen-Kyokushin
Organizational work for the IKO World Zen-Kyokushin in Japan.
Four values that tragen
Respect
Everyone is treated as an equal, regardless of age, rank, or experience. Respect is the beginning of every lesson.
Discipline
Regular training, punctuality, cleanliness. Discipline carries over from the dojo into everyday life.
Honesty
Honest with yourself, honest with others. Only those who know their limits can overcome them.
Politeness
Bowing when entering the mat. Politeness is not weakness; it is strength under control.
„Life is full of surprises. What matters is never giving up and always moving forward."
— Sensei Son Le
Profession & passion
Training career
- Since 2014Children's instructor — playful teaching of technique, respect, and discipline to the youngest students.
- Since 2019Adult instructor — since the founding of Shinzen Dojo Berlin, from beginners to competitors.
His passion is teaching — accompanying every student personally, regardless of their level.
Images & documents
A growing collection of historical photos, Japan trips, graduations, certificates, press reports, and videos. Placeholder for upcoming content.
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Examination regulations
Kyu and Dan grades in Kyokushin Karate
What is Kyokushin?
Full-contact karate, history and training explained
World Zen-Kyokushin
The international organization
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