Ragu mathew is a 5th Dan in Teshinkai Karate Born 15/04/1975 Shihan Raju Mathew is a 5th Dan in karate and is Branch Chief for India within the International Sabaki karate-do TESHINKAI. Shihan Raju's role within Teshinkai Karate is to bring inspiration, motivation and health through martial arts training to everyone, regarless of gender, race, religion or socio economic background. Recognised widely as a fine martial arts practitioner, Shihan Raju has the skills to bring out the best in all of his students and his track record of quality training within the Kerala distict speaks for itself. Many happy students have gone on to become champions in their own right and all attest to the hard work and commitment that Shihan Raju has provided to ensure that he always has the best interest of his students at heart. Shihan Raju is an advocate for the development of children through martial arts and consequentially he has dedicated much of his time providing martial arts based education programs in schools across his region, benefitting the lives of many thousands of students. Shihan Raju Matthew understands the importance of structure and goal setting for every individual. He believes that creating a happy and healthy life begins with the unity of mind, body and spirit (in Japanese this is known as "Kokoro") The philosophy of Shihan Raju teaches students strong, compassionate and gratful for all in life. Shihan Mathew is a martial arts leader who is ready to share the benefits of Karate to all!

Celie Zavetchanos is a 7th Dan in Judo Celie began her martial arts journey in the 50's, under the tutelage of her "to be" husband Ivan Zavetchanos. As a beginner Celie soon adapted to the rigours of the art and became hooked on the physical and mental challenges the art presented. It want long before Celie progressed through the ranks and went on to become Australian champion many times over. Celie Zavetchanos, together with her husband Ivan built a martial arts empire that changed the martial arts in Australia forever. Over the past 60 years Celie herself has been involved in the training of many Australian Champions as well as being mentor and tutor to literally thousands of judo enthusiasts. The renown Albert Street Dojo in Brunswick from which Celie and Ivan trained and taught became the spiritual centre of most martial artists in Australia. It was from here that not just judo was taught, it was also the first dojo for the Kyokushinkai Karate Association and home to other styles when they were first launched in the country. Celie Zavetchanos is well known and highly respected as being our own "Iron Lady" of martial arts who many thousands of parents entrusted their children, to instill fitness, discipline, and respect. It is fair to say that there are very few martial artists in the world that can match the fine record set by Celie, from Judo Champion to mentor to thousands, Celie will secure a place in our history books as one of the best and most respected Jodo-ka ever.

Peter Tyack is a 5th Dan Black belt in Karate Shihan Peter Tyack is a well respected martial arts teacher who began his training in Kyokushinkai Karate in 1990, he is an avid sports person in multiple sporting discipline including but not limited to cricket and Australian Rule Football (AFL). As a mentor to many students Shihan Peter has stayed the journey of many students in helping them achieve their black belt and other martial arts goals. Shihan Peter is known as a traditionalist who emphasises strong, hard training accompanies with the support that is need to help students reach their own personal goals. Shihan Peter is also well know in the secondary schools system in Central Victoria for his work with mentoring and reshaping their lives. His active work in the "Kenshusei Skills for Life" saw many thousands of secondary school students achieve not belt rankings within Teshinkai Karate, but also improve their overall school rankings via the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Assessment Rank) Shihan Peter is a government recognised trainer and assessor who has assisted even many more secondary school students gain formal qualifications for their participation in martial arts via the Victorian Governments School Based Apprenticeship Scheme. school based apprenticship scheme that ran between 2005 and 2013. Shihan Peter Tyack, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

John Bastable is a Sifu in Wing Chun kung Fu and an accomplished boxing coach. Coach John Bastable began his Wing Chun training in Melbourne Australia under the instruction of Sifu William Cheung and Rick Spain. John believes that his traditional martial arts training gave him the grounding and foundations from which to enhance the martial arts abilities of many fighters, enthusiasts and goal seekers. John is known for his no fuss approach to training and has demonstrated his committment and success as a fighting arts coach by training many state, national and international champions. As a boxing coach John Bastable is sought after by many, not just because of his success with his protege's but as a mentor and friend to many athletes wanting to navigate their way in the sport and in life.

Hugh Doherty is a 7th Dan Black Belt in Ju Jitsu and holds black belts in a variety of other systems. Shihan Hugh and his wife Elizabeth own and operates Qi (Chi) Martial Arts and Fitness Gym in Bayside Melbourne. Qi Martial Arts and Fitness is a beautifully presented traditional style dojo that offers various forms of martial arts as well as other health and fitness services including weight training and massage. Hugh is a pioneer of Martial Arts in Australia having travelled yearly for the past 20 years to expand his knowledge into the various martial art systems. The training he received was right from the source; Jujitsu, karate, Sword and Filipino Martial Arts of Escrima were all styles that make up the range of disciplines that he teaches. Hugh became National Representative of 4 of these disciplines ensuring himself a place as one of the original multi style masters. As well as a life-long commitment to martial arts, Hugh Doherty has been an advocate for ongoing professional development. Training undertaken and completed includes but not limited to Diploma in Fitness, Diploma in Sports Coaching, Diploma in Sport Development, Level 3 Sports Coach, Instructor Trainer in Scuba (NAUI,) undergraduate and post graduate qualifications in Health and a certified OHS professional by AIHS. Its easy to see that Hugh Doherty doesn’t just talk the talk, he walks the walk and is an industry leader dedicated to the continuance of tradition and integrity in the systems he dedicates himself. Hugh Doherty and his wife Liz are committed to serving the local community by providing the best martial arts program around. School groups, women’s self-defence, fitness, kickboxing, jujitsu and karate, cover just about every sector which is an indicator of the knowledge and expertise held within the facility.

Robert Frost is an 8th Dan Black Belt (Grandmaster) in Taekwondo. Grand Master Frost was born at Gosford on the Central Coast of New South Wales and spent his early years growing up at Morisset on the western side of Lake Macquarie. Grandmaster Frost has trained in a variety of martial art styles including Jeet Kune Do, Goju Ryu Karate and Kyokushin Karate but his love of Taekwondo was the style that won him over. In about 1982, Grand Master Frost partnered with Rhee Taekwondo Newcastle/Hunter. Through his martial arts shop he not only manufactured martial arts uniforms and the diversity of his outlet also provided security dog equipment to international clients including Papua New Guinea. A busy period, as he was teaching Taekwondo 4 plus times per week, and overseeing 10 Dojangs. In the 80’s Grand Master Frost (as a silent partner) with his friend, well-known karate instructor and writer Glen Levick promoted the ‘Hunter Valley Challenge’ a series of full-contact martial arts tournaments in Newcastle. The tournaments were a great success drawing competitors from NSW, QLD and Victoria. Grand Master Frost also made several visits to Hong Kong and Taiwan during this time (on buying trips for his martial arts shop) and took the opportunity to try several Kung Fu styles and refresh some of the lost knowledge from his childhood training days. Throughout the ’80s Grand Master was also involved in theatre and attended numerous courses and workshops in acting, voice production, stage fighting and stunt work, clowning and circus skills and Peking Opera. He also learned about building sets, operating lights and sound and choreographing fight scenes. Grand Master acted in a number of productions but preferred to design and build the sets and operate the lights. Choreographing the fight scenes and forging replica swords and knives (utilising some of the skills learned from his Grandfather) were his favourite tasks. Around 1994 Grand Master Frost presented a weekly series on Self Defence on NBN Television’s ‘This Morning’ program. In 1995 Grand Master Frost walked the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea for the first time. Grandmaster Frost owns and operates the Toogee Martial Arts Academy, and directs a team of committed coaches.