Elvis Sinosic is a 4th Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Elvis Sinosic is the chief instructor and founder of Kings Academy in Moorebank Sydney NSW. Having trained in various arts for over 20 years dating back to his early twenties, Sinosic was exposed to a myriad of art forms including: Freestyle Wrestling, Tae Kwon Do, boxing, Jeet kune do, Filipino martial arts, Silat, Muay Thai, Capoeira, Kickboxing, Judo, Shootfighting, Pankration, Jujutsu and Machado BJJ. Elvis is the pioneer of Grappling and MMA in Australia and is Australia’s first UFC Fighter, the first Australia n to fight for a UFC World Title, the first Australian to win the highest rank at the Pan Pacific Championships, the first Australian to compete at ADCC and the first person in ADCC history to win with a Heel Hook submission. Elvis has been training Martial Arts for nearly 40 years and continues to pass on his knowledge to his students. Elvis also continues to compete recently earning double Bronze at the IBJJF NoGi World Championships for his weight and open divisions, he was also a fight analyst on Fox Sports for UFC Fight Week passing on his knowledge and breaking down UFC fights for the fans. You will not find anyone more experienced or knowledgeable in Australia! Elvis is involved in Coaching all the classes and is always at the gym to assist with the students training and helping them achieve their goals. www.kingsacademy.com.au

Lynn Farmer is an 4th Dan Ju Jitsu practitioner. Sensei Farmer has been training in the Martial Arts for over 45 years starting with judo in 1975 and then jujitsu from 1990 and kobudo and has been running her own martial art school in Newcastle since 1996. Lynn is the national secretary/treasurer of the Australian Ju jitsu Association, a non political, independant, not-for-profit organisation established to provide the delivery of safe and effective ju jitsu training for all community cohorts.

Sensei G. L. Inupa Uthsara Mendis is a 3nd Dan Black Belt in Teshinkai Karate! Sensei Inupa is Personal Assistant to World Director of Teshinkai and plays an important role in the expansion of the International Sabaki Karate Do TESHINKAI Organisation. Sensei Inupa began training in Karate 2004 under the instruction of his father Shihan Upali Mendis and soon found his passion within full contact karate because it offered what he believes to be a tougher training method that better develops ones character and resilience in all life's challenges. Sensei Inupa is currently assistant director of the Teshinkai International Karate-do organisation. Sensei Inupa is a Karate Champion who has gained an impressive swag of gold medals - 30 in fact, in competition throughout the Asia region. Sensei Inupa is a heavyweight competitor who has fought against some of Asia's toughest fighters. His iron will and determination makes him one of the worlds strongest up an coming fighters and his young age means that he still has much to achieve. Sensei Inupa is a community minded individual who believes in the power of martial arts training as a way to positively develop students of all ages. Whilst a fierce fighter on the mats, Sensei Inupa is gentle individual who cares for the welfare of those around him. Its for this reason that he was selected as Personal Assistant to the Teshinkai World Director - Kancho Barry Johnston from Australia. Sensei Inupa is committed to also assisting in the develop the the World along the side of Kancho Barry Johnston & Asia Region along side his father Shihan Upali Mendis. Together their job is to bring the budo martial art of Teshinkai karate do to all Countries and individuals regardless of race, religion, or socio economic circumstance. Contact Sensei Inupa if you are interested in becoming part of a new progressive martial art system.

Sempai Michael Kellow is a second dan black belt who has been studying martial arts for most of his adut life. Sempai Mick first began his training in Kyokushinkai Karate and later joined the ranks of Teshinkai Karate where he has proven himself a dedicated, proficient and popular instructor.

Mike Flanagan is a 7th Degree Black belt in Taekwondo. Mike is a well known and respected martial art figure, having a well established Taekwondo school - Flanagan Chugg Taekwondo, with his business partner Matthew Chugg. Mike is a much loved secondary school teacher but it is his work in changing the lives of so many students through Taekwondo that Mike is truly recognised. The expansion of their martial arts schools across Tasmania, the success in the popularity of their program and the heartfelt mission to run a world class program is what makes Mike Flanagan stand out from othe coaches.

Frank McKinley is a 7th Dan Black belt in Karate. Shihan Frank has practiced traditional karate for 35 years. In a career that started in the 80's Shihan Frank has studied Goju Karate, Shotokan Karate and Teshinkai (Kyokushinkaikan) Karate, earning black belts in Shotokan and Teshinkai and brown belt in Goju. As an Instructor of more than 30 years, Shihan Frank is a much valued and loved martial arts leader who always leads by example and is well known for his committment to help others achieve their personal best. Shihan Frank believes he is a conduit providing opportunities, particularly to juniors, to make the right choices in life from a home and community perspective. He has the ability to connect with junior students who may be challenged by various internal and external issues in life. He strongly believes in allowing them to feel they are being treated and challenged equally. Shihan Frank has a passion for allowing teenage and adult students to find their own pathway in their journey in Karate. He has a deep understanding that this journey has more significant personal outcomes for many students. Shihan Frank has a Diploma for Sport (Coaching) Specialising in Martial Arts, Diploma of Sports (Development), Level 2 First Aid and holds a current Working With Children Check. Shihan Frank, now retired, worked in the rural water industry for over 40 years and has vast knowledge of water storages management. In his latter years he worked in the Dam Safety Unit developing Australia's most comprehensive suite of operation and maintenance manuals for all major dams in northern Victoria. Shihan Frank has formal qualifications and certificates in Water Operations, Occupational Health and Safety, Supervision, Training Needs Analysis, Assessment and Workplace Training and Contract Administration and Supervision. He has also completed courses in Fraud and Conflict Awareness, Conflict Management Awareness, Co-ordinating Occupation Violence and Aggression, Information Security in the Workplace and Privacy and Data Protection. He has also undertaken study for Applied Science and Conservation Resource Development. Shihan Frank is also fully vaccinated against Coronavirus and has completed online training for training in Covid Infection. Prevention and Control and Covid Safety at Work.