Instructor Profile
Dean Petkovski
Instructor • Junshidoin
Dean Petkovski is a Shodan and Junshidoin who teaches Little Dragons, Karate Kids, Teens and Adults, and Kumite. He enjoys kata and self-defense training and values the way karate pushes him beyond his limits while building resilience and a strong sense of teamwork.
Training Philosophy
My favourite part about training is pushing myself past my limits. Everyone in the dojo helps each other and encourages one another to train as hard as they can. When I was younger I would always say “It can’t be done,” but now I know it can.
Achievements & Competition
2023 Soke Cup, 2024 Sohonbu training
Specialties
Kata, Self Defense
Classes Taught
Little Dragons, Karate Kids, Teens and Adults, Kumite
Training in Japan
Trained in Japan in 2023 for the Soke Cup and again in 2024.
Outside Karate
I design stories in my spare time.