Marco Mazzanti is a 6th Dan Black Belt in Karate. Sensei Marco has been involved in martial arts for most of his life, beginning his training in Judo at the age of 8 in Rome, Italy. His experience spans a number of martial arts including judo, karate, taekwondo, kickboxing and Brasilian jiu jitsu. Sensei Marco began his formal training in karate (Shukokai) under Sensei Alan Murdoch at the age of 14 and has since trained nationally and internationally with some of the most renowned martial arts teachers. He was graded to Shodan (1st Dan) by Master Shigeru Kimura, to Nidan (2nd Dan) by Sensei Tommy Morris, Sandan (3rd Dan) by Shihan Max Fabris, Yondan to Rokudan by Sensei Tommy Morris. Also a passionate and committed student of Brasilian jiu jitsu, Sensei Marco was graded to black belt in BJJ by Peter deBeen in 2015. Sensei Marco, was one of Australia’s top competitors between 1989 and 2001, winning several Australian Karate Federation (A.K.F) National and Victorian titles as well as numerous non-contact, semi-contact and full-contact events in karate, kickboxing and Brasilian jiu jitsu. He was a prominent member and captain of the Australian Karate Team, winning both Oceania individual and teams gold in 1999, placed top 16 at the 1992 and 2000 World WKF Championship and placed 4th at the 2001 World Cup held in Akita, Japan. In 2001 Sensei Marco retired from active competition to focus on the development of his students and the Kimekai organisation. He is the current Victorian AKF head sparring kumite coach as well as a senior AKF National senior coach. He also is the chair of the National Coaching Group. Sensei Marco continues to be strongly committed to developing the best karate and martial arts students in Australia. The Kimekai Group to which Marco is Director and Chief Instructor has built a reputation of quality and professionalism over the past 25 years. Kimekai's popularity has opened the demand for growth and now the organisation has grown to an impressive number of Dojo's located in Berwich Chelsea, Cheltenham, Highett in Melbourne Victoria and Hobart in Tasmania. Enquiries are welcome by contacting Kimekai.com.au.

Angie Parr is a Muay Thai fighter and Instructor Angie works alongside her husband Wayne, (John Wayne) Parr at Boonchu Gym in Burleigh Heads Queensland. Born in the USA but moved to Gold Coast, Australia over 18 years ago. Angie is a Mum of 3. She is former USA champion and 2x World Champion. Co/Owner & Trainer at Boonchu Gym, Promoter of Amateur Muay Thai fights and CMT Promotion. As a practitioner and teacher in Muay Thai, it’s no surprise to learn how her influence has changed the lives of many by quite simply being a role model. As a personal trainer and highly proficient in allied fitness concepts such as kettle bells and general fitness programs, Angie is able to provide health and fitness to just about any member of the community. Angie is a great believer in professional development and has herself undertaken Sport Industry recognised Coaching Qualifications and is currently training in Brazilian jiu Jitsu to add to her list of skill sets. Angie Parr is concerned with the health and well being of children and adults alike, her influence across the board is one of professionalism and safety for all who train with her and under the Boonchu business structure. Boonchu Gym - 7/9 Kortum Drive, Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia 4220 www.boonchu.com

Saar is an Ex Second-Lieutenant in the Israeli Air Force, and a Krav Maga expert. Throughout his life, he has been doing martial arts: from judo and karate as a kid, to regularly practicing Krav Maga, boxing, muay thai, kick-boxing and other various full contact martial arts these days. Saar says, “After my first Krav Maga session in the army, I knew this is completely different than anything I’ve done before: it was easy to learn, yet amazingly aggressive. Simple solutions, to complicated situations. It was real, it was quick, it was efficient, it was deadly, and it was everything I felt a self defence system should be. Through my years of training and teaching Krav Maga, I developed a unique approach to self defence that binds together my years of experience of being an officer in the Israeli army, my experience working in security and VIP protection as a civilian, my training in full contact sports like boxing and kick boxing and, of course, my over 11 years of training, teaching and immersion in Krav Maga. My focus today is sharing that accumulated knowledge with the right people, with people who look to defend themselves and protect the people around them – I have a goal: as Imi, the founder of Krav Maga said, I want to create a world where “one can walk in peace”.”

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.

Sayeed Alam is a 7th Dan in Karate. Shihan Sayeed is a multi style practitioner who delivers a balance of various systems to provide a broad self defence program for his local community. Sayeed has been training in martial arts for most of his life and is proud to be involved in the teaching of thousands of schools students enrolled in his self defence profgram under the business calling card of Safe-T-Guru. The business specialises in self defence for all community needs and has gained respect across all areas of business and the community. Alam Karate is the name of the Karate school that resides in his local community of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Shihan Sayeed is concerned for the safety and welbeing of all his students and has designed a karate style (originally derived from the Shotokan Style) but now incorporating more freestyle aspects that transcend the boarders of Kick boxing, making it a very well rounded system. Shihan Sayeed is also a competition and kickboxing promoter who runs various events in his area, all designed to create community participation, improve health and well being and build friendships. Shian Sayeed looks forward to taking his martial arts enterprise to new heights in the years to come and invites new clients to enjoy the benefits of a well balance martial arts program.

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