John Will is a Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu One of the most influential Martial Artists of the past two decades, John Will’s accomplishments within the industry are prolific. In the seventies and early eighties he trained extensively throughout Indonesia, Thailand, India and Japan. He was a multi-style Black Belt back when such things just did not happen. In the 80’s he founded Blitz, Australia’s Leading Martial Arts Magazine, which has since grown to dominate the marketplace here in Australasia. In the late 80’s he switched focus to the USA, where he began training with the likes of World Kickboxing Champion, Benny ‘the Jet’ Urquidez, Gene LeBell and the Machado brothers. After several training trips to Brazil and numerous more to LA, he introduced the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to Australian shores. The 1st Australian to be awarded his Black Belt in that art, he founded BJJ Australia, the largest single BJJ organization outside of Brazil. The last decade had seen him produce a plethora of books and dvd’s on the martial arts. He conducts more than 80 seminars a year both here and overseas for martial arts schools of all types. Mr Will is also contracted by various military and law enforcement groups to deliver up-to-date training to Defensive Tactics Instructor staff both here and overseas. He teaches regularly at the Australian Defence Forces Academy in Canberra, and at various police academies throughout Australia and New Zealand; even at Quantico (headquarters for FBI and Marines) in Virginia Each year he is also invited as special instructor to update Black Belt teams for Mr Chuck Norris, and other leading Instructors in the USA. Despite a huge demand for Mr Will’s professional services as a teacher of teachers, he is most often found at RedCat Academy, in his home-town of Geelong. As three time winner of the prestigious ‘Martial Arts – Instructor of the Year’ award, Mr Will consults for some of the best schools in the country. RedCat Academy is seen as a training Mecca for many of the countries leading martial artists; and it’s right here in at your very doorstep. So don’t pass up the opportunity to train with one of the World’s most professional and sought-after instructors.
Craig Robinson is a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Professor Craig Robinson is an Elite martial arts coach and educator within the Australian Qualifications . Craig has trained BJJ most of his adult life and has schools running in Benalla, Geelong in Victoria and Broome in Western Australia. As an educator Craig has spent many years training youth and adults to reach nationally recognized qualifications in a variety of subjects. As a martial arts coach Craig is able to apply the skills learned in the education industry, which ensures that no student is left behind. Hi personable approach to teaching and coaching make him a very sought after martial arts coach. Professor Craig Robinson believes in the importance of delivering well rounded martial arts skills that not only help students gain extraordinary results, but improve the lives of its practitioners for the better. As a successful martial art school operator Professor Craig Robinson welcomes new starters with the promise of individualized training, structured progress and positive results.
Dave Richardson is a Sifu (Master) in Wing Chun Kung Fu. Sifu Dave began his martial arts study in 1989 which included Wing Chun, Muay Thai and Boxing. Sifu Dave solidified his practical training when he worked as a security professional in the South Bank Parklands in Brisbane, Indy Carnival on the Gold Coast and various other sites. Back in Brisbane, Sifu Dave was having lunch at a restaurant one day when an elderly Chinese gentleman overheard a conversation about Wing Chun, and he asked who Sifu Dave trained under. This gentleman turned out to be Grandmaster Gregory Choi, who had also trained under Grandmaster Ip Man. It was fate that this meeting occurred, and it was also Sifu Dave’s good fortune to be accepted as Grandmaster Choi’s final student. This proved to be the moment that forever changed the direction and purpose in Sifu Dave's life and opened up a higher understanding of the art of Wing Chun. Sifu Dave is continuing his training and studies under the watchful eye of Grandmaster Choi and is learning the teachings of Wing Chun Ling Tung Gong as passed down by Grandmaster Choi. He is committed to ensuring the art of Wing Chun Ling Tung Gong is preserved for future generations and that the methods practiced are effective and have been tested in a real-world environment.
Davin Davis is a 3rd Dan Black Belt in Karate Sensei Davin began his martial art training early in life and went on to become a Champion Full Contact Karate fighter. Sensei Davin's prowess as a techician has him well placed to provide excellent tuition to clients of all ages. Sensei David is a well known figure in Australian martial arts circles, he is held in high esteem with his fellow karate-ka and respect among all who know him. Davin dedicates most of his time training others and helping them achieve higher goals and better quality of life. As a personal trainer, Sensei Davin's expertise extend to fitness and wellness including advice on weight training and nutrition.
Anthony Perosh is a 4th Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Anthony is a BJJ and UFC Champion from NSW in Australia, he started training martial arts through Kempo, a martial art he practiced for several years reaching the rank of brown belt; he also practiced Kickboxing (holding a black t-shirt in this sport). It was at his Kempo gym that Anthony Perosh first joined a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club in March 1995. Anthony Perosh spent 3 years in the United States training directly with one of the best coaches in the world, Carlos Machado. He returned to his homeland and started teaching BJJ at the old Kempo gym where it all had started, giving classes once per week. He continued to visit his master in America regularly and moved his coaching activities to a church hall where he could train students 3 times per week before he settled into a full-time academy in 2002 (he later opened another academy under his name, having generated hundreds of BJJ students in Australia). In 2003 “The Hippo” launched himself into MMA, in fact, 2003 was a very important year for Perosh’s career as not only did he fight (and win) on the “Spartan Reality Fight” MMA tournament (winning all three fights in one night), but he was also awarded his black belt by Carlos Machado. He established himself as one of the best Australian MMA fighters very rapidly and on July 2006 Anthony premiered on the biggest mixed martial arts stage in the world, the UFC. Professor Anthony Perosh is a respected martial artist and coach who has not only dedicated his life to his discipline but also the students he serves. More info? www.teamperoshmma.com.au
Committed to the spirit of the martial way, Steve personally trains three days a week. He first took to Kyokushin in his early teens, and returned later in life, grading for his Black Belt in December 2018. Having traveled the journey of training to Black Belt level, and guided by the examples of some great sensai like his Shihan, Barry Johnson, Steve enjoys the process of passing on his training to others who are also committed to the martial way.