Over the years we have hosted many impressive instructors from around Australia and the world of karate, and in 2020 we are thrilled to announce Barney Gill, current New Zealand elite athlete and multiple international title holder as our special international instructor. The progressive announcement of the instructors will be highlighted here and on the 2020 Summer Course Facebook page. The following instructors will be at the course and will be joined by others - we still have some updating to do here!
Sensei Tony Hails 8th Dan Ishinryu
Your course host and the founder of Ishinryu Karate in Australia. Current National Mentor Coach to the Fijian Karate Federation.
Former National & Technical coach of Australia (5 times at WKF championships).
As a competitor, APUKO dual gold medallist & 4 time representative at the WKF World Championships. National captain.
Barney Gill, elite athlete, New Zealand
Joining us for the first time will be special guest instructor BARNEY GILL from the New Zealand national team.
A very small snapshot of major titles and experiences:
Oceania Champion 2017, 2018, 2019
Polish, Vienna, Czech and Slovenian Open Gold Medallist in 2019
3 Months Training Camp with Kazakhstan National Team
Budapest and Slovakian Open Gold Medallist in 2018
World University Bronze Medalist 2016
Former National & Technical coach of Australia (5 times at WKF championships).
As a competitor, APUKO dual gold medallist & 4 time representative at the WKF World Championships. National captain.
Sensei Arthur Moulas 9th Dan Uechi-Ryu
Uechi Ryu Karate 9 dan and Matayoshi Kobudo 5 dan
Sensei Arthur is a kobudo master, and hence weapons specialist on the course.
Blitz magazine featured Sensei Arthur a few years ago, you may like to read this fabulous article.
Sensei Phil Laing 7th Dan Ishinryu
Chief Instructor Ishinryu New Zealand.
Current executive board member of Karate New Zealand
New Zealand National coaching panel.
Former World Championship kumite and kata competitor for New Zealand.
Sensei Glenn Stephenson 7th Dan Goju Ryu
President and Chief Instructor for Goju Ryu Karate do Seiwakai Australia
Sensei Jim Phillips 6th Dan Kyokushinkai
Sensei Jim Phillips brings Kyokushinkai hard training to the course. Guaranteed to energise all participants who choose to participate in his classes...
Sensei Stuart Kaighin 6th Dan Ishinryu
AKF National Kata Judge
Former Australian Champion.
Kata and weapons specialist.
Sensei Ryan van Leent 6th Dan Shotokan
Weapons, kata, self and knife defence, tai chi.
Shotokan referee.
Sensei Alison Peachey 6th Dan Ishinryu
WKF kumite judge.
Oceania kumite referee and kata judge.
Ishinryu Karate Australia Chief Referee.
Former international competitor for Australia.
Sensei Edji Zenel 5th Dan Shotokan
Former assistant National Coach for Australia.
Oceania referee.
Current international veterans competitor in kata and kumite.
Sensei Leighton Wren 5th Dan Ishinryu
Former national champion and Australian representative at Junior World, Commonwealth and Oceania Championships.
Current personal fitness trainer with Dark Fire Fitness.
Sensei Peter Sbirakos 3rd Dan Ishinryu
Our strength and conditioning specialist. Master of High Performance Sport.
Former Sports Scientist to the Canberra Raiders NRL team.