Sharon Anyos is a highly credentialled Australian Boxer. Sharon is the only female boxer to be inducted into the Australian National Boxing Federation Hall of Fame which was awarded in 2022. Sharon will also be inducted in the International women’s boxing Hall of Fame and has been recognised as among the greatest fighters when she received a WBC Emeritus award. Among others to receive the award are some of the greats, including Kosta Tszyu, Lennox Lewis, Floyd Mayweather, Vitali Klitchco and Laila Ali. Sharon, a pioneer in the incredibly tough sport of boxing, smashed down barriers and opened up doors for women’s boxing being the first Australian woman to win a world boxing title, taking out three titles in 2000. She then beat Argentinian Marcela Acuna in her home city of the Gold Coast in 2005 for the inaugural WBC Featherweight title. Sharon rates the fight the toughest of her career and during it she suffered a broken cheekbone from a head butt and a broken finger underpinning her toughness and skills. In total she won 14 of her 17 fights, five of those world titles, four by knockout. Sharon is a huge advocate of the benefits of boxing and martial arts. As a child she began her fight training with renown martial artist and coach Les Anyos, and is a current rank holder of 6th degree black belt in Shinbukai Karate. Training in martial arts Sharon understands opens the door to many opportunities in life and believes that women can benefit in ways that can assist them for a lifetime. The benefits of martial arts training are well documented, from health, fun, social connection and friendships to self defence and more resilient to day to day challenges are outcomes that Sharon is keen to pass on to others through her boxing and martial arts training.

Neil Gregory is an ASCA Level 1 Strength & conditioning coach, Muay Thai Kru (Thailand & WA registered), Boxing Australia Level 1 coach, United World Wrestling Level 2 coach. Coach Neil is involved with the development of young athletes in a variety of disciplines. As the coach of BASED Wrestling Australia Neil is prominent in the art of wrestling as well as being involved in bocing, muay thai and strength and conditioning. Neil is committed to improving the lives of all students, especially younger students through physical activities such as physical development and the fighting arts.

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.

Bill Johnson is a 6th Dan in Ju Jitsu Bill is the founder and director of the Kombat Academy in Maitland New South Wales and has been teaching Australia wide for over 35 years. Bill holds black belts or instructor credentials in Ninjutsu, Arnis, and Muay Thai. The skills acquired by Bill over his years of training has led him to be a sought-after instructor for sectors such as Military, Police and Security Industry. The Kombat Academy program incorporates a blend of traditional martial arts to ensure structure, and ethical practice together with Realistic Self Protection and Situational awareness which is often missing from “traditional only” martial arts schools. The Kombat Academy is popular with the Maitland locals because it not only offers professional, structured classes, it also provides camps and other special activities that enhance the students learning experience and prepares them for gradings in a relaxed and fun environment. All students are provided regular and consistent motivational activities that align with Bill Johnsons teaching style. Bill’s curriculum is designed to challenge its participants and create an environment of camaraderie amongst its practitioners where all work toward common goals and serve one another.

Reena Majhi is a 1st Dan Black Belt in Karate Sensei Reena Majhi is a martial arts practitioner and teacher who is recognised and respected by her community in the Makawanpur region of Nepal. As senior assistant to Teshinkai Branch Chief Shihandai Ram Marharjan Sensei Reena has proven herself as a formidible practitioner and coach. Reena has been honoured the title of Sensei due to the important role she performs as mentor and role model to many hundreds of students. Sensei Reena is a role model to many students and provides the important care and understanding that is necessary when teaching yound students. We expect to hear much more from Sensei Reena as she continues to train young champions and guide her students through lifes journey and positive mentorship. Sensei Reena Majhi will continue to expand the Teshinkai organisation alongside SShihandai Ram and set new standards in the martial arts world.

Shihan dai Jacob Commadeur is a 4th Dan in Karate Shihan dai Jacob has been training in Karate since he was a 7 years old. Today he is one of Teshinkai Karate's most valued instructors. Shihan dai jacob understands what it is like to transition from a junior student to a senior. He undertands the pressures as a teenager to quit, but also how to overcome these pressures and use balance to ensure a successful martial arts career. Shihandai Jacob is highly regarded by his peers, not only as a high performance practitioner and fighter but as a human being. Shihan dai jacob is often relied upon as a technical expert and has guided many students to achieve high scores in their gradings all the way up to high level black belt. Shihan Dai Jacob Commadeur is a caring and techinically proficient coach who dedicates his time to help others achieve their goals. Students all the way from 3 years to older adults enjoy classes taken by Jake. Everyone can be assured of a great learning experience.