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Reena Majhi is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Karate Sensei Reena Majhi is a martial arts practitioner and teacher who is recognised and respected by her community in the Makawanpur region of Nepal. As senior assistant to Teshinkai Branch Chief Shihandai Ram Marharjan Sensei Reena has proven herself as a formidible practitioner and coach. Reena has been honoured the title of Sensei due to the important role she performs as mentor and role model to many hundreds of students. Sensei Reena is a role model to many students and provides the important care and understanding that is necessary when teaching yound students. We expect to hear much more from Sensei Reena as she continues to train young champions and guide her students through lifes journey and positive mentorship. Sensei Reena Majhi will continue to expand the Teshinkai organisation alongside SShihandai Ram and set new standards in the martial arts world.
Eric Hiep Phan is a 5th DAN Kukkiwon Black belt in Taekwondo. Eric is the owner and head instructor at VTEAM Taekwondo in Maidstone and Springvale in Melbourne. Eric started Martial Arts training in the early 1990s and earned his first Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo back in 1997. Sooner than later, the hobby turned into his way of life. Now, more than 20 years later, his passion for Taekwondo has only strengthened. Eric has competed and medaled at States, Nationals, and International competitions in Poomsae (pattern), Sparring and Power breaking. Having produced several national medalists, his passion is helping people reach their potential. Eric is actively involved in training himself and prides himself on staying up-to-date on the most current techniques and strategies as they relate to Martial Arts. For Eric, it’s about keeping things fresh, helping people reach their goals, and delivering life-enhancing results for everyone who steps through the door at VTEAM Taekwondo. #VTeam Melbourne #VTeam Maidstone #VTeam Springvale
Kaicho Hoosain Narker is the Chief Instructor and Director of Ashihara Karate South Africa and the Ashihara Karate International Organisation.
Kaicho Narkers’ experience, expertise and training history positions him well as a world authority in his unique and effective martial art style. It comes as no surprise to the international martial arts fraternity that Kaicho Narker is now such a prominent figure in the world of martial arts. The technical ability, historical knowledge combined with a rare modern scientific approach to training places him as a world leader in karate.
Hoosain Narker began his training at a young age and drew extensive knowledge from several martial art styles including Kyokushinkai, Shukokai and Taekwondo. Ashihara Karate is a modern style, with a new and dynamic approach to training. Although modern, it retains the positive aspects of traditional karate, such as Kata and Kihon and of course, discipline. The Kata’s are all fighting oriented and more importantly, functional.
Kaicho Hoosain Narker is a man who has changed the lives of many thousands of practitioners around the globe, his passion for the benefits that traditional karate brings as well as his influence, leadership and guidance will ensure the Ashihara style will continue to have a positive influence on many lives for years to come.
Billy Manne is an 8th Dan Black Belt (Zendokai) Kyoshi Billy Manne is a renowned Martial Artist and was for many years bodyguard to the Stars including Paul McCartney and the cast of Dallas.
Billy is a Master Trainer of Kickboxers and an exponent of Aikido, Boxing, Judo, Kendo, and Grappling. He has been studying Martial Arts for over 50 years; since the tender age of six, including a stint in South Africa. However Billy did not truly began his Martial Arts journey until he came under the tutelage of the most famous Australian Martial Artist, Bob Jones. One of Billy’s great pleasures in life is seeing people evolve and develop as they progress through their Martial Arts career. Many regard him, in awe, as a truly gifted mentor. His past students include World Title Contender Sammy Soliman.
He has trained, literally, thousands of students. Energym is owned and operated by Billy Manne and is a centre of excellence for any up and coming champion. The gym is a family oriented business where the owners are always close at hand. It is also a community hub from which many locals meet and train towards common goals. Billy Manne has a philosphy to change the lives of as many people as possible, so they too may experience the power of martial arts, just as Billy did as a young man, so many years ago.
Kon Papaioannou is a high performance martial arts coach!
Kon Pappy's martial arts career spans over 30 years. He has competed at National and International levels in Wrestling, Sports Jiu-Jitsu, Pankration, Sambo, MMA and Boxing. Kon has successfully trained over 20 state and national champions. He is the current coach for the World Federation Pangration Athlima and a former 4-time World veteran's champion. Well respected among all his peers and community,
Kon leads buy example, both on and off the mats. As a practitioner and coach, Kon can be described as a true master in a variety of martial arts systems which has helped him to offer one of the best martial arts training facilities around. Kon is owner and chief instructor at the “Fight Lab” in Tempe, Sydney New South Wales. Kon began his martial arts journey at a young age and grew to become a well-known competition fighter participating in competition circuits all around the world including India, USA, Europe, other countries in Asia and Australia were all countries where Kon was able to successfully compete and hone his skills to become one of the best inter-style martial artists around.
Kon fights, MMA, Muay Thai, Koshiki, Kyokushin, BJJ and wrestling, something very rare in the world of martial arts, securing a place for him as a real legend of the industry.
Kon's life experience’s is one of the reasons he is such a popular coach. The most important of Kon’s qualities certainly must be the care and personal attention he offers all of his clients. As a qualified sports coach and personal trainer Kon can provide effective programs that range from weight loss, general fitness, strength and conditioning, self-defence, martial arts from beginner to high performance. Through Kon’s talent as a coach he has been able to enrich the lives of many thousands of students, privileged enough to have passed through his doors.
Kon Papaioannou is a coach who understands how to take any individual to the top of their game!