Sensei Carl Sullivan is a 2nd Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate and a 4th Dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate. Sensei Carl is an instructor and international competitor with over 30 years experience training and teaching Karate-do. At the age of nine, Sensei Carl started his Martial Arts journey with Shotokan Karate. Eight years later he pursued his passion for full-contact Karate in Kyokushin. At the age of 12, Sensei Carl was given the responsibility to teach Karate-do. Some students were more than 30 years his senior but respected his ability to teach even at such a young age. The passion to help others by teaching began. Carl promotes his students in National and International competition circuits as well as being currently active himself. He has a wealth of tournament experience and successes including winning the Japan All Martial Arts full contact Championships in 2012. In 2014 Sensei Carl fought in the All Australian Karate Championships placing 2nd to the current Australian Heavyweight Champion. It was an epic match and one of his greatest achievements. Nearly forced into retirement by injury, Sensei Carl had two major hip operations late 2015. Surgeons did not forecast a positive outcome but through belief, physio and light activities (which soon turned into months of intense training) – went on to compete in the World Full Contact Karate Championships in Shibuya, Tokyo 2016.
Paul Veldman is a 6th Dan Black Belt in Karate. Shihan Paul began training at the age of 13 in Freestyle Karate. He later started training in the traditional karate of Shukokai, achieving his black belt in 1995. Shihan Paul is a committed full time instructor who is also the motivation behind the successful martial arts chain of schools Kando Martial Arts. Shihan Paul believes that the focus, camaraderie, and personal growth that is fostered in a well balanced martial arts program has the potential to change lives for the better. Paul should know, because as a career senior ranking police officer up until 10 years ago, he has seen the result of misguided youth and lack of structure in peoples lives and insists that martial arts can make the difference that is greatly needed in today's society. Having also achieved ranking in Kickboxing, boxing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Floro Fighting Systems and Kinetic Fighting, Shihan Paul is well qualified to create an inclusive program that provides maximum benefit for the maximum demographic. During his time as a member of Victoria Police for 17 years, he spent time as an operational general duties member, as a member of the Force Response Unit, and later as a Police Instructor and “Train the Trainer” in Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Conflict Management and Forced Building Entry. As part of these duties he would conduct research and development into Police Tactics and Training, Forced Building Entry, Siege and Hostage Negotiator, and Close Personal Protection Officer. Shihan Paul has a mission to share his quality martial arts program to as many people as possible and contribute in a positive way to the people of Melbourne.
Andrew Cheung is a Sifu (master) of Wing Chun Kung Fu. Sifu Cheung is a lifelong practitioner training under the tutelage of his father Grand Master William Cheung. Sifu Chief Instructor at Cheungs Wing Chun Academy and at his young age has delivered traditional Wing Chun training to thousands of practitioners in Australia and international. Sifu Andrew Cheung leads the next generation of Wing Chun training with strength, commitment and dedication to this important and significant martial arts system. Sifu Andrew Cheung conducts workshops to enthusiasts all around the globe and is sought after as an expert in his field, and with experience in teaching private groups, school groups and women's self defence, is it any wonder that the popularity of the effective art of Wing Chun is alive and growing around the world. Wing Chun Melbourne; Martial arts Melbourne; kung fu Melbourne;
Jen Marsham is a 3rd Dan in Karate. Sensei Jen owns and operates the Total Martial Arts Academy in Drysdale in Victoria and offers a broad range of classes for people of all ages. Sensei Jen previously taught martial arts classes in the UK at Total Martial Arts Academy UK and set up the academy in Australia in 2011. Jen has a very successful martial arts background and can boast National and World championship titles. Jen has black belts in several styles including taekwondo and karate and keysi fighting method. Jen has developed our kids program syllabus to bring modern, high energy, and practical mixed martial arts classes to the local community. Jen and her team also offer muay thai and brazilian jiu jitsu (bjj) classes for adults. Sensei Jen Marsham is passionate about martial arts. She believes that being a black belt should reflect in everything you do in life. Jen explains that began martial arts at age 5, and her continuance in the various arts has given her the dream vocation that she enjoys, Jen also believes that its her job to help others to realise their dreams also and has faith that anything can be achieved through the activities associated with a well-balanced martial arts program. Jen enjoys competitive sports karate and is on the board of directors for the National Sports Karate Association.
Sensei Jacob Commadeur is a coach with over 10 years of experience as a black belt coach. Sensei Jake is described as having a gentle approach with children, making him a favourite amongst the many children he teaches. Sensei Jake is also highly respected as a senior martial artist and has proven himself among his peers to be hard trainer with the skills and talent to make him a serious high performance martial artist.
Shihan James Casey is a 7th Dan in Karate. As well-respected Australian martial artist who began his karate training in 1970 at the age of 18 under the late Frank Everitt. Shihan Casey supports a culture of hard training in his quest to develop exceptional fighters in the art and in life. He knows first hand the life changing effects that karate has on one’s life and is an example of his own teaching. Perseverance when life gets challenging and the spirit of never giving up has seen. Shihan Casey has created his own empire of followers locally and internationally. Shihan James Casey is one of the first Australians to referee at a world championship. As a 5 time referee at the K1 Championships in Japan (at the time the worlds largest tournament circuit), it is clear to see how Shihan Casey is revered around the world. One of his many highlights was refereeing the Kakuda VS the late Andy Hug in an international bout in front of 20,000 screaming fans in Tokyo. Refereeing and training with some of the world’s best fighters has certainly influenced his path in martial arts. Shihan Casey was graded in the Seidokai Kan system and appointed Australian Chairman for Seidokai Kan Karate. In 1993 Jim Casey became Branch Chief for the Seidokaikan Karate Organisation and under the management of renown Japanese Kancho Kazuyoshi Ishii, Jim became a senior referee in the Karate World Cup and K1 Kickboxing Spectacular events in Japan. Today Kancho James Casey (7th Dan) teaches at the same dojo on the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh Heads in Queensland. Many thousands of students have trained under Shihan Casey and been recipients of the benefits of his teaching in ways more than just being able to defend themselves. If you are privileged enough to train with Shihan James Casey, be prepared to become part of a family of spiritually connected brothers and sisters who will support you for life. Kenshinkan Budo Karate. KenshinKan has developed into one of Australia's most well-known martial arts styles. In Jim Casey’s words “I’ve learned over the years that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Osu