Nalaka Weerasinghe, is a 1st Dan in Karate and the owner of Visions Fitness situated in Central Colombo. Sempai Nalaka has been studying Karate for the past 17 years and is held in great esteem by team mates and the general public. Sempai Nalaka is a committed martial artist who has extensive training and competing in full contact tournaments. Sempai Nalaka is also a renown body builder in Sri Lanka, who unders
Kayne M. Dewhurst is a 6th Dan Black belt in Karate and a Kickboxing coach. He has been involved in martial arts since 1993. Founder of Unsu Kai Karate and the Centre for Karate Excellence, Kayne has taught karate to thousands of students across Australia. He has also been invited as a guest coach in New Zealand, USA, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Outside of the typical classroom, Kayne has also conducted corporate and school based programs. Known primarily as a competitive coach, Kayne's students have won over 100 State championships and 80 National championships across various disciplines. In 2015, Kayne founded OSMAT: Open Style Martial Arts Tournament. A popular competition circuit in Australia. Kayne also founded Sweat Kickboxing Studio in 2017. At present, he has a contract delivering Kickboxing coaching and accreditation to fitness trainers across Cambodia's largest network of gyms.
William Cheung is the founder and Grandmaster of the World Wing Chun Association. In 1951, at the age of ten, William Cheuk Hing Cheung started his training in Wing Chun Kung Fu under Grandmaster Yip Man. From 1954 to 1958 Cheung was a live-in student of Grandmaster Ip Man. It was during this time that he mastered the complete system of Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu. Between 1957 and 1958 Cheung won the Kung Fu elimination contests in Hong Kong, defeating opponents with many more years' experience. In early 1954 Cheung introduced Bruce Lee to Grandmaster Ip Man, and became Lee’s trainer. Throughout the four and a half years the two men developed a very close friendship, and Cheung passed on to Bruce Lee most of his techniques and helped developed his overall confidence and experience in fights. In later years he was to use these techniques in competitions, and also in his movies. Grandmaster William Cheung was Chief Instructor for the US 7th Fleet in Yokosuka, Japan, and in 2012 was awarded the Distinguished Law Enforcement Community Impact and Life Achievement Award by Chapter 38 of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association in Delaware, USA. Grandmaster Cheung is a 1st generation master of the Wing Chun system of Ip Man, he is recognised in all parts of the world for his talents as a martial artist and has trained many people including dignitaries, celebrities, movie stars and every day citizens from all corners of the globe. Its fair to say that Grandmaster William Cheung is one of the true originals of martial arts, one who will go down in history as one of the worlds best. Kung Fu Melbourne, Wing Chun Melbourne.
Grant Banister is Founder and Chief Instructor of Bukido Karate. Shidoshi Grant Bannister (shidoshi meaning, stable and independant leader) started his training in Martial Arts in 1974 under the San Chi Kai Karate group led by Shihan Mal Lomax. Shidoshi Grant has spent most of his adult life teaching karate for the benefit of his students of which many have gone on to earn their own successes in Australia and Internationally. Shidoshi Grant Bannister is responsible for changing the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of students through his heartful and articulate approach to martial arts. Grant believes in the profound effect that a well balance martial arts program has on the community when taught correctly. Shidoshi Grant Bannister has spent most of his career fefining what he considers to be his most important students, children! Grant knows that when when a child learns the value of respect for others, and committing to healthy practices early in life, their lives will be on track early and the best possible life changes are in motion. As a master of the traditional aspects of Karate and Kobudo (weapons) Shidoshi Grant bannister is able to deliver the best martial arts training around and possibly the best childrens program in the industry. Bukido Karate is located in Lilydale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Ben Samin is a 8th Dan in Karate Sensei Ben is martial arts coach at Nerang PCYC and the Australasian Martial Art Studies (AMAS) Principal. Ben was also chosen by late Master of Bu Di Zhen Kung Fu to re-write family history and guide future directions of Bu Di Zhen Kung Fu. “I really enjoy teaching martial arts and guiding my students to set and reach goals in the sport,” he said. “I’ve taught 24 Australian Champions and recently returned from Japan where one of my students came second in the Open Championship’s. Nothing beats that feeling of seeing students compete and have ‘that moment’ when they realise their hard work is paying off – whether in training or on the world stage – it’s a large part of why I do what I do. Sensei Ben says he’s very humbled to a martial arts coach, his reward is in the lives that he changes on a day to day basis. “It’s a nice feeling to know I’m doing my part to help out across the community and I’ve met so many great people in the process.”
Keyvan Mirzai is an 7th Dan Black belt in the Art of Hanmudo Chief Master Keyvan has trained in martial arts for most of his life and operated his own chain of successful martial arts schools for over 20 years. Master Keyvan trained in several martial art systems before finding his ground in Hanmudo, these include Hapkido, Kuk Sool Won, wrestling, Karate, Muay Thai, Kick boxing, Judo, BJJ. Master Keyvan believes in having a broad knowledge of different styles so you can understand and promote your own style better. The art of Han Mu Do is a collection of founders of the system Dr. Kimm’s preferred techniques in Korean Martial Arts. The style impressed Master Keyvan, and he discovered that he could promote not only a highly effective form of martial arts but promote a system that is unique and ideal for the family training concept. Master Keyvan is now the official representative of the system in Australia and between himself and Master Kim, they can continue to promote an exciting marital art system that is designed as a self defence program like no other. Master Keyvan understands the importance of quality training and has endeavoured to drive his martial art program not just as an effective martial art but also as a much-needed education program. Keyvan is well known and respected as a martial arts leader across the globe, he has helped many martial arts school owners to achieve personal success through his management and education contributions. Chief Master Keyvan has a mission to provide the highest quality martial art program possible and help improve the lives of as many students as possible.
