Sensei Ettore Senatore is a 5th Dan Black belt in Karate. Sensei Ettore started his Martial Arts training at the age of 14 years in South Africa. His parents enrolled him at the local Shotokan club (JKA, Japan Karate Association). After immigrating to Australia in 1995 he continues his karate studies in both the Shotokan style and Goju style. Sensei Senatore is renown as a coach who pays attention to detail in all his students. Sensei Senatore’s students are among the best in the country and are regular competitors in the national All Styles events and QKA held regularly in Australia. Sensei Senatore trains at least 4 times per week himself, on top of training his students at his Dojo in in Middle Park, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Sensei is a committed advocate of the benefits of martial arts for the community as well as providing safe and professional services to ensure the best outcome for all students. Sensei Ettore has been instructing for more than 25 years and has been with the NAS (National All Styles) since the year 2000 where he has achieved level 4 in 2009 both judging and referring.
Dr. Reggie Cochran, PhD, DD, CPMA, DCH (Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy) is the project advisor / coordinator for Chuck Norris Enterprises and a business partner with Chuck & Gena Norris. Reggie is an internationally known Consultant, Coach, Speaker, Best Selling Author & Martial Arts Champion. Reg has co-authored books with Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Brian Tracy, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, to name a few. The latest book he coauthored "Think and Grow Rich Today hit #1 Best Seller status on Amazon the first day it was released. This earned him the coveted Quilly Award and induction into the National Academy of Best Selling Authors. His personal clients read like an international who's who directory filled with actors, entertainers, athletes and business professionals. Reg is the Producer, Director & Co-host of two weekly world wide TV shows - The Christian Success Club (on the Daily Gospel Networ) and QUITPROOF with Tom Jones (The Now Network) Both CSC and QUITPROOF have additional mentoring programs and podcast to help you become more successful in all areas of your life. You can follow both online at www.christiansuccessclub.net and www.quitproof.net He is also the Founder of "The Mentors Club" which for the last 10+ years has been an online Success University filled with mentoring from some of the worlds greatest Mentors, Millionaires and Motivators. You can find out more about MC at www.MentorsClub.com Dr. Reg is an Independent Strategic Intervention Coach. Reggie received his Strategic Intervention Coach training from the prestigious Robbins-Madanes Center, founded by Tony Robbins and Cloe Madanes. Reg is also an Independent Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team. When time allows, Reg is available for Keynote speaking at corporate, youth & mentoring events.
Kamil Negash Seid is a 4th dan Black belt in Taekwondo. Master Seid commenced his training in Taekwondo over 12 years ago and is graded under the Inernational Taekwondo Federation. As a practitioner in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing Master Seid has dedicated his life to the positive development of his local community through martial arts. Many hundreds of children, teens and adults of Addis Ababa have enjoyed the physical and mental benefits of Master Seid's programs. Currently he is training 50 ophans from his community, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the lives of those in need. Master Seid intends to make an ongoing difference to the lives of many more.
Malcolm Ayles is a 5th Dan in karate. Shihan Malcom is the founder and head instructor of Shiryodo Karate organisation. Having commenced training in karate in 1991, his previous training was in boxing and kickboxing, giving him a well rounded ability in a broad cross section of stand up fighting. He has been running his own martial arts school since 2001, initially from a hired hall then opened the current full time location in 2003. Shihan Malcolm is well known and respected within the Australian martial arts community. He is the current Victorian technical director of the National All Styles organization, in charge of overseeing the refereeing for Victoria. Shihan Malcolm is passionate in his belief that through Shiryodo Karate many people’s lives can be dramatically enhanced. His passion and drive clearly being demonstrated by his building of Geelong’s first purpose built martial arts centre Shihan holds a Nationally Recognised Diploma in Sports Coaching for Martial Arts and was one of the first school owners in the country to embrace martial arts as a vocational career pathway for his students. Shihan Malcom is concerned with the welfare and positive development of all his students and is always seeking better ways to further enhance his students experience and outcomes. Shihan Malcolm earned a reputation of being a fierce competitor during his time on the competition mats. He won multiple All Styles Australian titles for Black Belt sparring and at the World All Styles Organization World titles in September 2000. Attended by competitors from around the world, Malcolm placed second in forms and third in sparring. In 2007 he competed in Japan at the Seido Karate world championships. Winning the lightweight Kumite. In the champion of champions fight off he defeated the middle weight competitor before losing to the heavy weight competitor from Jamaica. In 2011 Shihan Malcolm came out of competition retirement for 1 year. At the National All Styles Australian titles he won Australian titles in Veterans (over 35) Point Sparring and  Veterans (over 35) Forms. In the black belt open forms division against competitors half his age he placed 2nd. These days his time on the competition mat is spent primarily as a much relied on coach for his own students and a highly respected referee on the National and International competition circuit. Shihan Malcolm has a degree majoring in Psychology, his commitment always being to help his students develop their true potential and achieve their goals. Shihan Malcom believes in a holistic approach to martial arts, Shiryodo Karate doesn’t just teach self-defence and skills for competition it also helps develop the individual, improving their self-confidence, health and fitness, self-discipline and sense of who they are. Sensei Malcolm is passionate in his belief that through Shiryodo Karate many people’s lives can be dramatically enhanced. His passion and drive clearly being demonstrated by his building of Geelong’s first purpose built martial arts centre. You can find Shihan Malcom’s dojo at 353 Torquay Rd.Mt Duneed. www.geelongmartialarts.com
Sinn Chew is a 6th Dan in Karate Sensei Sinn commenced his martial arts journey in 1973. He trained in Shotokan Karate, KungFu and Kickboxing, only switching to GojuRyu in1990. In 2004, he commenced training in Judo and BJJ. Sinn Chew is an educator and martial arts instructor, held in high regard by all who know him. As the Chief instructor of the University of Queensland (UQ Karate Club), his influence and mentorship, has served many hundreds of students. His devotion to deepen his understanding in GojuRyu is matched only with a long-standing commitment to demonstrate the essence of the style, and to bring about the very best in each and every student. His teaching style undoubtedly optimises the body, strengthen the mind and encourage the fighting spirit. He is truly an inspiration to his students, or to any new or senior student interested and passionate about learning Karate, and keeping fit and conditioned, with self defense skills in mind. The mindset for developing Karate and life skills is parallel. Sinn is unique in that he continually tries to de-mystify the ancient martial arts, and to demonstrate the relationship between the traditional basics and modern fighting methodologies.
Stuart Brooks holds the title of Sifu in Shaolin Kung Fu Sifu Stuart Brooks began training at a young age and has been directly involved in martial arts for over 43 years. Sifu Stuart over the years has cross trained in several martial art systems but calls Kung Fu his major discipline. The many years of professional development in self-defence concepts has given him a good understanding of what ingredients are required for a great martial art based self defence program. Sifu Stuart understands the benefits of martial arts for individuals and communities and therefore has a mission to spread the knowledge that has contributed to his life. The benefits of martial arts are well documented, but it’s the delivery mechanism and blend that makes a program great. Stuart believes that the programs that he offers at his academy are perfect for small children all the way to adult. Sifu Stuart has a goal to spread the benefits of martial arts based self defence to as many people as possible with the view of changing their lives for the better. At the Shaolin Martial Arts Centre (SMAC) you can expect to learn traditional martial arts with a modern-day influence, in other words a more practical and pragmatic approach to self-defence. The centre undertakes a risk assessment and undertakes thorough risk management of all programs from crime prevention strategies to environmental design which is designed to protect all students at every level. Programs include TINY TIGERS, LIL' DRAGONS, SHAOLIN KUNG FU, SAN SHAO CHINESE KICKBOXING, BUDO RYU KEMPO, and HYPER KUNG FU! SMAC also offer - FITNESS KICKBOXING, STRETCH & STRENGTH, STRETCH & ACRO, BLACK BELT CLUB & MASTERS CLUB. Stuart is well recognised and respected by his community and the martial arts industry. The fine work in providing a significant community program have given him a reputation of quality and resourcefulness. Sifu Stuart and his Shaolin Martial Arts Centre can be found in 1/201 Dunheved Rd, Werrington, NSW, Australia.