KYOSHI MATT CHARNLEY - HEAD INSTUCTOR
- 6TH DAN BLACK BELT - ROKUDAN
Hoshiki Kiritsu Martial Arts was developed by Kyoshi
Matt Charnley (6th Degree Black Belt). Kyoshi Matt
has been training since 1983 and teaching since 1991.
Over the last 35 years Kyoshi Matt has dedicated his
life to the study of Martial Arts and has trained
intensively to enable him to develop a strong, practical
and comprehensive Martial Art. This is evident in
his recent attainment of a Diploma in Sports Coaching
& Development - specialising in Martial Arts.
Kyoshi Matt was inducted into the Australasian
Martial Arts Hall of Fame (AMAHOF)
in 2018.
In June 2018 he was awarded a 5th Dan World
Ranking and Gold Card Holder of the World
Kumite Organisation (WKO).
Some of the instructors Kyoshi Matt has trained under
or with include:- Master Dana Goodson (Kickboxing),
Soke Bob Jones (Zen Do Kai), Kyoshi Martin Ruzic (Zen
Do Kai), Sensei Chris Stancefield (Zen Do Kai), Mark
Castagnini (Muay Thai / Martial Arts), Keith Ellis
(Boxing), David Hedgecock (Kickboxing), Kancho Barry
Bradshaw (Jui Jitsu), Sifu Chris Wilson (Kung Fu),
Ron Russell (Boxing), Kancho Terry Lim (Loong Fu Pai),
Sifu Nima King (Mindful Wing Chun Hong Kong), Master
Benny Yu (Greatest Thai Boxing Hong Kong). His extensive
experience includes:
- Training overseas in:
| * Japan - Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo
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| * Hong Kong - Mindful Wing Chun & Thai Boxing |
| * China - Shaolin Temple & Beijing |
| * Thailand |
| * England |
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| - Inducted into Australasian
Martial Arts Hall of Fame (AMAHOF) in
2018 |
| - Awarded 5th Dan World Ranking
by WKO |
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| - Diploma in Sports Coaching &
Development - specialising in Martial Arts |
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| - Qualified Personal Trainer / Fitness
Trainer |
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| - Certificate 4 in Training &
Assessment |
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| - Diploma Counselling |
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| - Licensed Kickboxing / Martial
Arts Instructor with Victorian Combat Martial
Arts Control Board since 1992 |
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| - Accredited Level 1 Boxing Coach
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| - Held a Victorian Title in Full
Contact Karate |
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| - Held a Victorian Title in Kickboxing
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| - Fought Kickboxing & Muay Thai
rules in numerous full |
| contact and semi-contact tournaments
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| - Martial Arts Referee & Boxing
judge |
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| - Taught over 1500 students |
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- Taught over 90 specialised Self Defence courses
including women & children's groups, and intellectually
disabled groups.
- Taken over 100 students from beginner to Black
Belt level and beyond.
- Holds 'Working with Children Check' & 'Police Check'
RENSHI MAREE CHARNLEY - 4TH DAN BLACK BELT - YONDAN
Renshi Maree (4th Degree Black Belt) has been training
since 1992 and teaching since 1996. Her focus over
the last 25 years has been to develop a practical
and comprehensive Self Defence Course for Women. Renshi
Maree specialises in teaching Self Defence applications
that can be utilised by anyone. Her extensive experience
includes:
- Training overseas in:
| * Japan - Nagoya & Tokyo |
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| * Hong Kong - Mindful Wing Chun & Thai Boxing |
| * Thailand |
| * England |
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board since 2000 |
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| - Bachelor Social Science (Psychology)
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| - Fought in semi-contact Martial
Arts Tournaments |
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| - Martial Arts Referee & Kickboxing
judge |
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| - Organised several interclub Martial
Arts Tournaments |
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| - Taught over 1000 students |
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| - Taken over 70 students from beginner
to Black Belt level and beyond. |
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| - Developed a specialised Self Defence
Course for Women and also one for Intellectually
Disabled groups and has taught over 60 specialised
Self Defence courses for Women, children and intellecually
disabled groups. |
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| - Holds 'Working with Children Check'
& 'Police Check' |
RENSHI JULES BLEWER - 4TH
DAN BLACK BELT - YONDAN
Renshi Jules (4th Degree Black Belt) has been training since 1993 and teaching since 1998. Renshi Jules' training in other Martial Arts has enabled him to become a well rounded Martial Artist. Sensei Jules specialises in teaching close combat and Kata application. His experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Instructor level in Traditional Wing Chun
Kung Fu |
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| - Studied in Yang style Tai Chi |
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| - First student to grade in the Hoshiki Kiritsu
system |
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| - Taught over 200 students |
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| - Training with multiple weapons |
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| - Senior & Junior classes Instructor |
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DAI SENSEI SCOTT LOUDER - 3RD DAN
BLACK BELT - SANDAN
Dai Sensei Scott (3rd Degree Black Belt) commenced
his training in 1992 and began teaching in 1996. Dai
Sensei Scott specialises in teaching basic foundations
and principles for beginners. His experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - An original member of the founding Hoshiki
Kiritsu Group |
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| - Fought in semi-contact Martial Arts Tournaments |
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| - 1995 - awarded "Club Champion" |
| - 2011 - awarded "Instructor of the Year"
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| - Focuses on developing sound basic skills with
beginners to enable them to go on and become skillful
Martial Artists |
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SENSEI GLENN SMITH - 3RD DAN
BLACK BELT - SANDAN
Sensei Glenn (3rd Degree Black Belt) has been training
since 1985 and teaching since 1990. He has assisted
Kyoshi Matt with the development of Hoshiki Kiritsu
and his extensive training in kickboxing as both a
fighter and a trainer enabled him to contribute a
strong combat component to our curriculum. Sensei
Glenn specialises in training students for endurance
gradings and kickboxing. His experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Assisted in the development of Hoshiki Kiritsu
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| - Competed in full contact kickboxing tournaments
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| - Judged and referred numerous martial arts
and kickboxing tournaments |
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| - Trained students for both semi-contact and
full-contact kickboxing tournaments |
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| - Assisted numerous students in preparation
for black belt and 2nd Dan gradings |
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SENSEI JANE THORNTON - 2ND DAN BLACK BELT - NIDAN
Sensei Jane (2nd Degree Black Belt) has been training since 2008 and teaching Martial Arts & kickboxing since 2012. Sensei Jane specialises in teaching children and also kickboxing and training students for kickboxing fights. Her experience includes:
| - Competed in three semi-contact Kickboxing tournaments - 2 wins and 1 draw |
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| - Licensed with Victorian Combat Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Previously trained in KO Muay Thai in the UK with instructor Senior Kru Bill Judd |
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| - Instructor in Senior & Junior Classes & developed Assessment Rubrics for Junior assessors |
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| - Taught Self Defence Courses in Secondary Schools |
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| - 2010 - awarded club 'Most Determined' |
| - 2011 - awarded 'Club Champion' |
| - 2012 - awarded 'Club Champion' |
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| - Current Working with Children Check, Police Check & Victoria Insitute of Teaching Certificate |
| - Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR certificate |
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| - Teaching Fellow for University of Melbourne which is partnered with Koonung Secondary College - teacher of Health & Physical Education and Science |
| - Bachelor of Education - Physical Education / Science |
| - Currently studying her Masters in Education at University of Melbourne |
SENSEI KATE RAAYMAKERS - 2ND DAN BLACK BELT - NIDAN
Sensei Kate (2nd Degree Black Belt) has been training since 2009 and teaching since 2012. Sensei Kate specialises in teaching junior students, general kata and self defence applications that can be utilised by anyone. Her experience includes:
| - Instructor in Senior & Junior
classes |
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| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Taught Self Defence Courses in
Secondary Schools |
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| - 2011 - awarded club 'Most Consistent' |
| - 2012 - awarded club 'Most Determined'
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| - Certificate III in Education -
working with students with special needs |
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| - Certificate II in First Aid Training,
CPR & Epipen Mgt |
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| - Holds Working With Children Check |
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SENSEI LANA HUDSON - 2ND DAN
BLACK BELT - NIDAN
Sensei Lana (2nd Degree Black Belt) has been training
with Hoshiki Kiritsu since 2010 and teaching since
2011. However she commenced her martial arts training
as a junior with Goju Kensha in 1990 and continued
training until 2000. Sensei Lana specialises in teaching
kata and it's "Bunkai application". Her
experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Instructor in Senior classes |
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SENSEI BILL ALEXANDER - 2ND DAN BLACK
BELT - NIDAN
Sensei Bill (2nd Degree Black Belt) has been training since 1995 and teaching since 2000. Sensei Bill specialises in Ground Fighting and take down defence. His experience includes:
| - Training overseas in Hong Kong
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| - Licensed with Victorian Combat Martial Arts
Control Board |
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| - An original member of the founding Hoshiki
Kiritsu Group |
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| - 2010 - Awarded "Instructor of the Year"
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| - Regularly assists students in grading preparation
& takes pride in helping students achieve
their goals |
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| - Oversees development of weaponry kata |
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| - Senior & Junior classes Instructor |
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SENSEI GREG ROBERTS - 2ND DAN BLACK BELT - NIDAN
Sensei Greg (2nd Degree Black Belt) commenced his training in 1999 and began teaching in 2004. Sensei Greg specialises in helping students adapt techniques to suit their physical abilities. His experience includes:
| - Training overseas in Hong Kong |
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| - Has previously trained in Goju Kai Karate |
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| - Physio for Sydney 2000 Olympic Games |
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| - Licensed with Victorian Combat Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - 2001 - awarded "Club Champion" |
| - 2004 - awarded "Black Belt of the Year" |
| - 2006 - awarded "Black Belt of the Year" |
| - 2008 - awarded "Black Belt of the Year" |
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| - Regularly assists students in grading preparation & takes pride in helping students achieve their goals |
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| - Qualified Physiotherapist |
DAI SEMPAI ALICIA KEANE - 2ND DAN
BLACK BELT - NIDAN
Dai Sempai Alicia (2nd Degree Black Belt) has been training since 2008 and teaching since 2012. Dai Sempai Alicia specialises in teaching junior students and also circuit and fitness specific training. Her experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Instructor in Senior & Junior Classes |
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| - Qualified Personal Trainer & Certificate IV Disability Services |
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| - Junior Tournament Judge with Loong Fu Pai Martial Arts |
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| - Taught Self Defence in Primary Schools for Health Promotion Programs |
| - Taught Self Defence courses with Intellectually Disabled groups |
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| - Current Level 2 First Aid |
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| - Holds Working With Children Check |
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DAI SEMPAI DELPHINE MOREAU - 2ND DAN
BLACK BELT - NIDAN
Dai Sempai Delphine (2nd Degree Black Belt) has
been training since 2010 and teaching since 2015.
Dai Sempai Delphine specialises in teaching Junior
Students. Her experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Instructor in Senior & Junior Classes |
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| - 2015 - awarded "Instructor of the Year" |
| - 2013 - awarded "Most Consistent" |
| - 2011 - awarded "Most Improved" |
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| - Taught Women's Self Defence Courses |
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| - Holds Working With Children Check |
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| - Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate |
DAI SEMPAI GEOFF ABELL - 2ND DAN BLACK
BELT - NIDAN
Dai Sempai Geoff (2nd Degree Black Belt) commenced
his martial arts training initially in Judo throughout
primary school and then as a young adult with Zen
Do Kai in 1987, training until 1999 and achieving
the rank of 1st Dan. He then began training with us
in 2013 and has been teaching Martial Arts & Kickboxing
since 2016. Dai Sempai Geoff loves teaching all aspects
of martial arts and particularly enjoys grappling
and kata. His experience includes:
| - Competed in semi-contact Kickboxing
tournaments |
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| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Instructor in Senior & Junior
Classes |
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| - 2013 - awarded 'Most Disciplined' |
| - 2014 - awarded 'Most Disciplined' |
| - 2015 - awarded 'Club Champion' |
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| - Holds Working With Children Check
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| - Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate
& CPR Certificate |
DAI SEMPAI ANDREW BICKELL - 2ND DAN
BLACK BELT - NIDAN
Dai Sempai Andrew (2nd Degree Black Belt) has been
training since 2009 and teaching since 2012. Dai Sempai
Andrew specialises in kickboxing and training students
for kickboxing fights. His experience includes:
| - Competed in semi-contact Kickboxing
tournaments |
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| - Instructor in Senior Classes |
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| - 2009 - awarded club 'Most Consistent'
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| - 2010 - awarded 'Club Champion' |
| - 2011 - awarded club 'Most Determined'
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| - 2012 - awarded club 'Most Consistent'
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| - Bachelor Science (Hons) Medical
Radiations |
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| - Diploma Medical Ultrasound |
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| - Masters Business Admin |
SEMPAI DARREN CARSON - PROBATIONARY
1ST DAN BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Sempai Darren (Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt)
has been training since 2008 and teaching since 2012.
Sempai Darren specialises in teaching traditional
weaponry. He also teaches variations to combat techniques.
His experience includes:
| - Instructor in Senior
Classes |
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| - 2009 - awarded club 'Most Determined'
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| - Holds Working With Children Check |
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SEMPAI JASPER THORNTON - PROBATIONARY
1ST DAN BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Sempai Jasper (Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt)
has been training since 2008 and teaching Junior Martial
Arts since 2017. He commenced his training as a junior
student in 2008 achieving the rank of Junior Sandan
(3rd Degree Junior Black Belt) and then transitioned
into the Senior classes where he has achieved the
rank of Shodan-Ho. Sempai Jasper specialises in teaching
junior students, as well as general kata and self
defence applications that can be utilised by anyone.
His experience includes:
| - Competed in Martial Art tournaments
affiliated with Loong Fu Pai Martial Arts |
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| - 2010 - awarded 'Junior Most Determined' |
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| - 2014 - awarded 'Junior Club Champion' |
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SEMPAI RILEY BROWN - PROBATIONARY
1ST DAN BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Sempai Riley (Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt)
has been training since 2008 and teaching Junior Martial
Arts since 2017. He commenced his training as a Junior
student in 2008 achieving the rank of Junior Sandan
(3rd Degree Junior Black Belt) and then transitioned
into the Senior classes where he has achieved the
rank of Shodan-Ho. Sempai Riley specialises in teaching
junior students, training students for tournaments
and also kickboxing. He also enjoys teaching basic
foundations and principles for beginners as well as
traditional weaponry. His experience includes:
| - Competed in 5 semi-contact
Kickboxing tournaments - 2wins |
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| - Competed in numerous Martial Art
tournaments affiliated with Loong Fu Pai Martial
Arts over the last 6 years - winning or placing
in almost every tournament |
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| - Instructor in Junior Classes |
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| - 2008 - awarded 'Junior Most Consistent'
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| - 2012 - awarded 'Junior Club Champion' |
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| - 2013 - awarded 'Junior Club Champion' |
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| - 2014 - awarded 'Junior Black Belt
of the Year' |
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| - 2016 - awarded 'Kickboxing Club
Champion' |
SEMPAI NATHAN KEANE - PROBATIONARY
1ST DAN BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Sempai Nathan (Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt)
began his training as a junior with Ultimate Martial
Arts in 2005. He then commenced his training as a
junior student with Hoshiki Kiritsu in 2009 achieving
the rank of Junior Shodan (1st Degree Junior Black
Belt) and then transitioned into the Senior classes
where he has achieved the rank of Shodan-Ho. Sempai
Nathan specialises in teaching Self Defence applications
that can be utilised by anyone and also close combat
and kata application. His experience includes:
| - Competed in Martial Art tournaments
affiliated with Loong Fu Pai Martial Arts |
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| - 2009 - awarded 'Junior Most Improved' |
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SEMPAI SHELL CARROLL - 1ST DAN BLACK
BELT - SHODAN
Sempai Shell (1st Degree Black Belt) has been training
since 2007 and teaching since 2011. Sempai Shell specialises
in teaching Self Defence applications that can be
utilised by anyone. Her experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Instructor in Senior & Junior
classes |
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| - Taught Self Defence Courses in
Secondary Schools & also with Intellectually
Disabled Groups |
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| - 2009 - awarded 'Club Champion'
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| - 2012 - awarded "Instructor
of the Year" |
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| - Certified Fitness Instructor |
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| - Training in Thailand |
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SEMPAI MARY-ANNE BROWN - PROBATIONARY
1ST DAN BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Sempai Mary-Anne (Probationary 1st Degree Black
Belt) has been training since 2007 and teaching since
2011. Sempai Mary-Anne specialises in teaching Self
Defence applications that can be utilised by anyone.
Her experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Taught Self Defence Courses in
Secondary Schools & also with Intellectually
Disabled Groups |
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| - 2008 - awarded 'Club Champion' |
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| - Diploma Education - Primary |
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| - Holds Working With Children Check |
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SEMPAI SAMANTHA CLIFFORD - PROBATIONARY 1ST DAN BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Sempai Sam (Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt) has been training since 1998 and teaching since 2005. Sempai Sam specialises is teaching Self Defence applications. Her experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Taught numerous Self Defence courses for Women
& Intellectually Disabled Groups. |
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| - Senior & Junior classes Instructor |
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| - 2004 - awarded 'Overall Hoshiki Kiritsu Champion'
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| - 2009 - awarded 'Black Belt of the Year' |
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DANIEL DINNEEN - PROBATIONARY 1ST
DAN BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Daniel (Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt) has been training since 1993 and teaching since 2004. Daniel specialises in strength & conditioning training for endurance gradings and kickboxing. His experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - Personal Trainer |
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| - 2003 - awarded 'Club Champion' |
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| - Assisted numermous students in preparation
for Black Belt |
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| - Conducts weaponry defence classes |
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PETER VONDREJC - PROBATIONARY 1ST
DAN BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Pete (Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt) has been training since 2001 and teaching since 2005. Pete specialises in impact training. His experience includes:
| - Licensed with Victorian Combat
Martial Arts Control Board |
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| - 2002 & 2003 - awarded 'Club Champion'
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| - Regularly assists students with grading preparation
at all levels |
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| - Particularly enjoys training with students
preparing for high impact gradings |
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MELINDA FROST - PROBATIONARY 1ST DAN
BLACK BELT - SHODAN HO
Melinda (Probationary 1st Degree Black Belt) has been training since 2007 and teaching since 2011. Melinda specialises in teaching Self Defence applications that can be utilised by anyone. Her experience includes:
| - Assistant Instructor in Junior
classes |
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| - Taught Self Defence Courses in
Secondary Schools & also with Intellectually
Disabled Groups |
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| - 2010 - awarded 'Most Consistent'
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| - Holds 'Working with Children Check'
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The following past instructors have provided invaluable conributions in the growth and development of Hoshiki Kiritsu Martial Arts and Self Defence Programs. As a result we are now a thriving diverse and practical Martial Art that produces highly skilled and acutely aware Martial Artists, improving the quality of life for young and old alike. Thankyou to:
- Sensei Glenn Smith - Sensei Colin Smith - Sempai Michael Hoffman - Sempai Lulyeta Emini
