Mr. Lange is a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and was the first on the BJJ and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) scene in Sydney, starting a club in 1994 that is now celebrating 25 years of high quality instruction. The club has produced many of Australia’s leading BJJ athletes and MMA fighters. The club has a great depth of skilled BJJ practitioners from all belt levels. Anthony Lange has well over thirty-five years experience and has fought, coached and trained all over the world. Anthony is the 2014 World Masters Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion in his Black Belt division, being the first Aussie male black belt to win gold at an International World tournament. He also won the gold medal in 2003 at the International Masters in Brazil as a Brown Belt. This is particularly notable due to Anthony being the first ever Australian to achieve Gold at an International competition Anthony’s first competition win was in 1994 and since then has competed at every belt level, with gold medals in State, National and Pan Pacific competitions. Anthony is one of Australia’s Pioneers in the sport of MMA being one of the first to fight professionally on the local and international scene in Japan in both Vale Tudo and Shooto. He holds black belts and teaching certificates in Shoot System (MMA), Northside Kickboxing, Corral Arnis, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Stav. Anthony Lange has a passion for coaching and trains people from all ages, ranging from 5 years to 75 years, he personally conducts fifteen public classes per week and offers private lessons to club members.

Mario San Giorgio is a 5th Dan Black belt in Karate and a Brown Belt in BJJ Mario San Giorgio has been teaching in and around the Sydney area for over 20 years. As a senior coach at the Integrated Martial Arts Academy in Peakhurst and Canterbury in Sydney Mario brings a wealth of knowledge and not just from the Karate discipline. As a supporter of lifelong learning and continuous improvement, Mario also trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in which he holds a purple belt, and is a Certified Kru (instructor) in Muay Thai. The early days for Mario included training in Tang Soo Do, and Jow Gar kung Fu, but these days focusses his teaching skills on the physical and mental benefits of Karate Kickboxing and BJJ. Mario believes martial arts is about learning effective self-defence, embracing self-discipline, demonstrating respect and humility. Strength of the body comes only from hard work, resilient mind and spirit comes from your desire to succeed, and when it can be done in a safe and friendly environment the task is made a little more achievable. Mario understands that inspiration and motivation should come from his training, and on the competition mats he wants his students to love their art and use each experience in competition or training as a steppingstone to positive improvement and personal success. “Per se balen” Strength in oneself – is a motto that Mario stands by! Its reasonable to say that anyone who has experienced profound life changes through martial arts is usually the best person to pass on that knowledge to others because no delivered course can give you the necessary knowledge required to connect with students. Mario San Giorgio has that experience necessary to impart the necessary formula that that enriches the lives of the students at the “Integrated Martial Arts Academy!” As a martial arts practitioner and coach, Mario is focussed on always providing a professional training environment for kids and adults. Students need motivation and inspiration to learn, by mixing fun, variety, and strong leadership he is able to help students to set and realise goals more easily.

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.

Peter Conroy is a 6th Dan Black Belt Instructor with Funakoshi Karate International Australia. Shihan Peter has for many years owned and operated the Funakoshi Karate Club in Terang Victoria. As a Certificate IV Personal Trainer, Peter is also well qualified to deliver training programs that compliment his karate teaching and engage a broader cross section of his local community. Shihan Peter is the founder of "Slipper Camp" ( boot camp for beginners) Dedicated to help people improve their health- fitness- well-being, specialising in weight loss and maintenance. Shihan Peter is concerned with the mental and physical well being of all his students and is seen as a key contributor to the health and well being of his local community.

Dan Flint is a 9th Dan in taekwondo. Dan runs his own full time martial arts centre and has been teaching the art of Taekwondo for over 40 years. As chief instructor to many thousands of students in his network, Dan is held in very high regard amongst all his peers and students alike. Dan Flint runs a martial arts family with both daughters and son training and working in his centre. As a caring and innovative coach, Dan Flint continues to churn out champions as he has done year in year out for many years.

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