Carlo is an Internationally certified 6th Dan Kukkiwon Black belt and has had one of the most successful careers in the history of taekwondo in Australia. During his time as a professional athlete, Carlo was fortunate enough to work alongside many great organisations including the Victorian Institute of Sport and the national suicide prevention charity Life's a Ball. Carlo was also a sought after public speaker and motivator drawing on his experiences as an Olympian. He regularly conducted sessions at Melbourne secondary schools teaching students life-skills and self defence. After the Athens Olympics, Carlo made the decision to retire from competitive sport and focus on fulfilling his dream of opening up his own taekwondo centre. Today Team Carlo Taekwondo is one of the fastest growing schools in Australia.
Shihan Gavin Samin is a 6th Dan in Karate. Shihan Gavin is GKR Karate’s Assistant Chief Instructor and International Vice President. Gavin started his Martial Arts training as a teenager in a Chinese Martial Art known as Hsing-I. After leaving high school he began training in a Shotokan school before finding GKR Karate in 1992. He has been an essential part of the GKR Karate organization ever since. In 2004, Gavin became GKR Karate’s International Vice President, assisting in the continuing development of both karate training and management standards worldwide. He currently holds the rank of 6th Dan black belt and was awarded the title of Shihan in 2018. Over the years, Gavin has been heavily involved in creating GKR’s teaching and refereeing manuals, as well as developing many of the class formats and children’s programs. He has also been the chief co-ordinator and Tournament Director of several GKR Karate World Cups, which attract between 1000 and 1500 competitors. Whether its kata, kumite, kick training, close quarter combat, strikes, defence or attack, he has outstanding knowledge and proficiency in each, and an ability to articulate his knowledge in an entertaining and easily digestible fashion. Gavin now resides in QLD, and continues to travel around Australia, New Zealand and the UK conducting seminars, training camps and Black Belt gradings. Gavin Samin Shihan is a martial artist committed to quality training and attaining the highest possible standards with all students. As a leader, his commitment and dedication to spreading the great benefits of Karate to all people has endeared him to GKR students, as well as many others in the martial arts industry.
Warren Hansen is a 7th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo. Warren is a former Australian Champion and also represented Australia representative in the 2000 Olympic games. As a competitor Warren demonstrated his superiority building an impressive list of titles making him one of Australia's most well known Taekwondo success stories. Over 30 years of experience in his beloved sport has seen him develop a huge list of students who want to learn what it takes to be a champion. Warren is know for his family oriented approach to training and has helped many thousands of students achieve their won goals.
Andrew Cheung is a Sifu (master) of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Sifu Cheung is a lifelong practitioner training under the tutelage of his father Grand Master William Cheung. Sifu Chief Instructor at Cheungs Wing Chun Academy and at his young age has delivered traditional Wing Chun training to thousands of practitioners in Australia and international. Sifu Andrew Cheung leads the next generation of Wing Chun training with strength, commitment and dedication to this important and significant martial arts system. Sifu Andrew Cheung conducts workshops to enthusiasts all around the globe and is sought after as an expert in his field, and with experience in teaching private groups, school groups and women's self defence, is it any wonder that the popularity of the effective art of Wing Chun is alive and growing around the world. Wing Chun Melbourne; Martial arts Melbourne; kung fu Melbourne;
8th Dan master (recognised by GM Peter Wong 9th Dan (ITF) Graham Healy has been involved in the health and fitness and martial arts industry for most of his life. Introduced into boxing by his father and boxing legend Bert Healy. Graham’s life is as diverse as it is interesting, his career has taken him from gym owner, martial arts school owner, massage therapist and dry needling therapist to a life in the political spectrum where he is a fighter for truth. It is certainly Graham’s work in helping his clients improve their health that he is most well-known. Many clients have used Graham’s service to address weight problems, improve strength, develop self-defence skills, and generally improve the mental and physical wellbeing of all those who come under his care. Graham believes in correct education and guidance for children and understands that the power of proper guidance leads to remarkable citizens later in life. Graham is a passionate advocate for safety and professionalism in martial arts. HGrahams prime purpose is to educate and develop students to reach their greatest potential. He love seeing students grow in confidence & character in a safe & friendly environment. Graham treats students as part of a universal family. His main principle is INTEGRITY, his main focus is INTEGRATION of practical techniques. He focus on mind body & spiritual development through the vehicle of martial arts discipline (while having fun)
Jim Phillips is a 6th Dan Black Belt Kyokushin Karate. Kyoshi Jim Phillips has been training and teaching Kyokushin Karate for over 45 years producing many of Australia's top fighters and Black Belts. He has also been teaching kickboxing and jujitsu for the past 10 years opening the doors to fighters for a broader ranch of combat events. In 1979, Kyoshi Jim was chosen to represent Australia at the 2nd world Championships held in Tokyo Japan. He later stayed on, in Japan training under the founder and legendary Sosai Mas Oyama. Shihan Jim trained full time at the main headquarter in Tokyo Ikebukuro 7 days a week 3 classes a day full time. He won and completed in many tournaments taking out 3 National titles and being one of the first people in Australia complete the 50 man fight test in 1986. Kyoshi Jim now teaches at his full time school (Dojo) in Eastern Suburbs Sydney. He has dedicated his life and his teaching to training and mentoring new students that are looking for a better future and life style. Kyokushin has many benefits for the old and young, the strong and the weak, the meek and the mild. Shihans Jim’s teaches a philosophy of commitment, respect and loyalty and as a result teaches his students that their Karate is a way of life. Shihan Jim Phillips’ dojo Power Karate can be found in Mascot Square, Sydney Australia.