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Rod Purcell is a 4th Dan Black Belt in Kyokushin Karate. Sensei Rod Purcell comes from a strong lineage of quality instructors within the Kyokushinkaikan (Organisation) such as Brian Ellison and Gary Viccars. Sensei Rod is a proud Kyokushin practitioner who believes in the life changing power that comes from hard training in the style.

 As the senior instructor of Geelong Karate INC, Sensei Rod operates the Norlane Dojo in Geelong ate the Waterworld complex and has developed a strong following over the many years of leading students. Kyokushin Karate has a reputation for being a hard style, and is well respected for its effictiveness in a real life self defence situation. 

Sensei Rod is true to the art and dedicated to providing all students with the opportunity to be the best they can be. Sensei Rod's longevity in the martial arts is testiment to his committment to deliver the best program around.

Barry Pang is a Sifu - Master teacher in Wing Chun Kung Fu Barry’s interest and dedication to martial arts training began at an early age. As soon as able, he travelled to Hong Kong to learn Wing Chun from notable student of Ip Man, Wong Shun Leung. 

With a focus on effective, applied martial arts, his students frequently trained for and competed in open styles tournaments. As a result, some of the club champions included Anne Pang (Blitz Hall of Fame Award for Female Self Defence Instruction) and Scott Peterson (Australian Kung Fu Champion 1995). Barry Pang is a Wing Chun Kung fu Master who has been described as the 'pioneer of Kung Fu' in Australia. 

Sifu Barry founded one of the first Kung Fu schools in Melbourne in 1974 and produced many martial arts fighting champions. The Barry Pang Kung Fu Schools expanded rapidly in the 70s in Melbourne CBD, decentralised into the suburbs in the 80s and went into universities in the 90s. One of the most memorable achievements was establishing the Southern Universities Sports Associations Kung Fu games opened to all martial arts across seven universities. Sifu Barry Pang continues to be a proficient exponent of the art of Wing Chun Kung Fu and a well-respected Australian martial artist. After two decades refining his art and running his school in Melbourne, he began his training in Lung Ying (Dragon Shape), learning from an esteemed senior student of Grandmaster Lam Yiu Gwai, Wu Hua Tai. Both styles trace back hundreds of years to the same founder, Ng Mui. Reuniting these complementary kung fu styles is the Barry Pang Kung Fu mission.

 Barry continues to develop his martial arts and teach to this day, focussing strongly on practical application. He also manages and invests in diverse business interests. If you want to experience the physical and spiritual characteristics of one of the world’s most effective self-defence systems, then Sifu Barry Pang is a man who can be deemed a conduit to the earliest philosophies of the art of Wing Chun!

Matthew Chugg is a 7th Degree Black belt in Taekwondo and a former Australian Champion who has dedicated his adult life to changing the lives of students through the practice of Taekwondo. He is a well-known and respected martial arts figure, having established one of Australia's most successful organizations, Flanagan Chugg Taekwondo, with his business partner Mike Flanagan

Martial arts has become a way of life for Matthew, and he is a strong role model for many hundreds of students. He has successfully trained students to be the best they can be, which is probably the best way to define an instructor. His dedication to his students is evident in the success of his Taekwondo school, which has become a well-established institution in Australia

Vince Perry is a distinguished martial artist who holds the coveted Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and carries the esteemed title of Sifu in Kung Fu. As Coach Vince, he stands as a trailblazer in the world of martial arts on the Gold Coast, Queensland, where he pioneered the very first permanent training facility of its kind.

Coach Vince's expert guidance and unwavering commitment have laid the foundation for countless martial arts enthusiasts. His impact resonates through the success stories of his students, many of whom have not only ventured into establishing their own coaching businesses but have also risen to become champions in competitive martial arts. However, Coach Vince's true legacy lies in the profound transformation he has ignited in the lives of those he has trained. His teaching has empowered individuals to lead stronger, more confident, and more empowered lives, thanks to the invaluable lessons they have received under his mentorship.

Within the Australian martial arts scene, Coach Vince Perry stands as a figure of unparalleled recognition and respect. His expertise, dedication, and contributions have elevated him to a position of influence, where he continues to shape the martial arts community and inspire the next generation of practitioners. His commitment to the growth and enrichment of his students and the martial arts world at large is a testament to his enduring legacy. Coach Vince Perry remains a revered and admired coach, leaving an indelible mark on the Australian martial arts landscape.