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Age: 75 Black Belts: Judo, Taekwondo, Karate Martial Arts Judge: ISKA Australia Memberships: WMAA, ISKA Australia, Australia’s Youth Self Defence Karate

50 plus years of Martial Arts Training and Experience in Chinese Crane Law Gongfu, Okinawa Butoryu Gohokan and Taiji

Susie commenced training with Jindokai Karate-Do, in November 2012; and currently holds the Rank of 2nd-Dan Black Belt. Susie is a classic example of a parent that joined Karate, to support her kids; but, long after the kids have grown up (and moved on), mum is still hooked on Karate. As time has passed, Susie’s role within the Dojo has continued to evolve; and is currently the Business Manager at Jindokai. • Managing Membership Plans • Inducting New Members • Teaching New Members • Teaching Children Pretty-much every current coloured-belt member at Jindokai, would have started their journey with Susie’s guidance.

Ben Samin is a 8th Dan in Karate Sensei Ben is martial arts coach at Nerang PCYC and the Australasian Martial Art Studies (AMAS) Principal. Ben was also chosen by late Master of Bu Di Zhen Kung Fu to re-write family history and guide future directions of Bu Di Zhen Kung Fu. “I really enjoy teaching martial arts and guiding my students to set and reach goals in the sport,” he said. “I’ve taught 24 Australian Champions and recently returned from Japan where one of my students came second in the Open Championship’s. Nothing beats that feeling of seeing students compete and have ‘that moment’ when they realise their hard work is paying off – whether in training or on the world stage – it’s a large part of why I do what I do. Sensei Ben says he’s very humbled to a martial arts coach, his reward is in the lives that he changes on a day to day basis. “It’s a nice feeling to know I’m doing my part to help out across the community and I’ve met so many great people in the process.”

Glen Gibbons is a 7th Dan in Karate Shihan Glen Gibbons is a career martial artist who has been providing quality martial arts in Australia's Capital City, Canberra. Shihan Glen began training in martial arts in 1982 and began his Kyokushin journey in 1986. It wasn't long before he knew he wanted to make his passion a larger part of his life. Canberra Martial Arts has been a leading dojo in the region for close to 20 years. During this time many thousands of students has passed through its doors with many going on to achieve black belt and achieve national recognition in the various competition circuits supported and directed by Shihan Gibbons. Shihan Gibbons has a philosophy of training where he believes strong karate is the way to a more fulfilled life and as a consequence, he has been changing the lives of many Canberra practitioners lives for the better and has plans to carry this through for many years to come.

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