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William Collett, better known as John Collett or simply “JC” began his journey in the martial arts in 1963. It was a poor start, like so many, drifting here and there, until he met Professor Raymond Lea in 1972. Since then he has trained with many talented martial arts practitioners, particularly, he has trained under Professor Lea since 1972 and under Tino Ceberano Hanshi since the early 1980s. Having now retired from the information technology industry he devotes his time to research and teaching based on the skills that he has acquired through his long association with two of Australia’s foremost martial arts practitioners. Much of his time is put to assisting Professor Lea in teaching Hyou-ha Bankoku Jujutsu and in the development and presentation of more formal, structured courses on the traditional Kuatsu and Hakuda Kenpo of the late Professor Kam Hock HOE, and on assisting Ceberano Hanshi with the formal development and teaching of his Goju-kobujutsu syllabus and demonstrating the inter-connectedness of karatejutsu and the traditional kobujutsu methods.

Kayne M. Dewhurst is a 6th Dan Black belt in Karate and a Kickboxing coach. He has been involved in martial arts since 1993. Founder of Unsu Kai Karate and the Centre for Karate Excellence, Kayne has taught karate to thousands of students across Australia. He has also been invited as a guest coach in New Zealand, USA, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Outside of the typical classroom, Kayne has also conducted corporate and school based programs. Known primarily as a competitive coach, Kayne's students have won over 100 State championships and 80 National championships across various disciplines. In 2015, Kayne founded OSMAT: Open Style Martial Arts Tournament. A popular competition circuit in Australia. Kayne also founded Sweat Kickboxing Studio in 2017. At present, he has a contract delivering Kickboxing coaching and accreditation to fitness trainers across Cambodia's largest network of gyms.

Jonathan Gleeson is a 5th Dan Black belt in Karate. Renshi Jonathon has been training in the martial arts since 1991 and has dedicated his practice to Kaizen (freestyle) Karate which originated in Maitland NSW. Jonathan has also achieved 1st Dan ranks in Ryu Kyu Kobudo Kai, and in Doce Pares Arnis, Eskrima & Kali. Seeking to further his knowledge and broaden his experience, Jonathan has also trained in the following martial art styles - Muay Thai at the Phuket Muay Thai Camp in Thailand Kung Fu at the Bu Bi Zhen International Kung Fu School on the banks of the Li River in Yangshuo China Aikido at the Aikikai Hombu Tokyo Japan under the instructions of Doshu Ueshiba Goju-Ryu Karate at the Doushikan Hombu in Kyoto Japan under the instruction of Bokuhara Gen Sensei (8th Dan JKF) and Bokuhara Michiyo (5th Dan JKF) Kendo in Kyoto Japan, with Shibagaki Haruo Sensei 7th Dan K.S.K Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in which he has received instruction from Royler Gracie Renshi Jonathan is a passionate about martial arts and in particular the benefits that his particular form of karate brings to students both young and old. Johnathon believes that learning karate not just strengthens the body, it also tempers the soul and forges an indominable spirit that reflects into all aspects of a persons life. Jonathan competes and referees at ISKA tournaments where he holds the position of Head Referee and Arbitrator, and was presented with the award for Referee of the year in 2006. In 2009 Jonathan was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the Martial Arts Instructor of the Year. In July 2019 Jonathan acted as the Head Coach for the Australian Team to the US Open World Martial Arts Championships the largest Martial Arts tournament held annually. At this event Jonathan and his team of 30 athletes were so successful that every team member returned home with at least a first place from one of their events, with no one placing lower then 5th in any event. Jonathan is an accredited instructor with both the Martial Arts Industry Association and the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation and holds a Martial Arts prohibited weapons permit from the NSW Police Commissioner. Jonathan is passionate about teaching the martial arts. It is his pleasure to pass on what he has learned to anyone who is willing.

Davin Davis is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Karate Sensei Davin began his martial art training early in life and went on to become a Champion Full Contact Karate fighter. Sensei Davin's prowess as a techician has him well placed to provide excellent tuition to clients of all ages. Sensei David is a well known figure in Australian martial arts circles, he is held in high esteem with his fellow karate-ka and respect among all who know him. Davin dedicates most of his time training others and helping them achieve higher goals and better quality of life. As a personal trainer, Sensei Davin's expertise extend to fitness and wellness including advice on weight training and nutrition.

Peter Tyack is a 5th Dan Black belt in Karate Shihan Peter Tyack is a well respected martial arts teacher who began his training in Kyokushinkai Karate in 1990, he is an avid sports person in multiple sporting discipline including but not limited to cricket and Australian Rule Football (AFL). As a mentor to many students Shihan Peter has stayed the journey of many students in helping them achieve their black belt and other martial arts goals. Shihan Peter is known as a traditionalist who emphasises strong, hard training accompanies with the support that is need to help students reach their own personal goals. Shihan Peter is also well know in the secondary schools system in Central Victoria for his work with mentoring and reshaping their lives. His active work in the "Kenshusei Skills for Life" saw many thousands of secondary school students achieve not belt rankings within Teshinkai Karate, but also improve their overall school rankings via the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Assessment Rank) Shihan Peter is a government recognised trainer and assessor who has assisted even many more secondary school students gain formal qualifications for their participation in martial arts via the Victorian Governments School Based Apprenticeship Scheme. school based apprenticship scheme that ran between 2005 and 2013. Shihan Peter Tyack, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Matt Wickham is a 8th Dan Black belt in Karate and Black Belt in BJJ. Sensei Matt Wickham is a well know martial arts figure in the Australian Martial Arts industry, having built a strong reputation delivering quality martial arts programs. Matt is endeared by the community of Echuca where he has served tirelessly and passionately for over 15 years. Matt is a role model to many and a strong coach who leads his team with an open mind, always looking to improve on his brand and create the best program in the bisness. Sensei Matt is owner and founder of Wickham’s Martial Arts Centre has been running Martial Arts schools since 1987. He has wealth of knowledge and experience in many styles of Martial Arts and having explored vigorously the latest methodologies available.