Inducted into the A.M.A.H.O.F.(Inc) for 2008
Budoka of the Year – Kung Fu – QLD
Inducted into the W.K.U.H.O.F. for 2008
Budoka of the Year – Senshi Ryu Do
The past 13 years of my life I have devoted to helping Young People in conflict with the law. I am currently a supervisor at the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre situated in Wacol on the outskirts of Brisbane Queensland. A major component of my duties is to provide the Young People with a safe and secure environment. Many Young People admitted to the centre are from dysfunctional families and suffer from Drug and Alcohol addiction, violence, suicidal issues and/or sexual abuse. In some cases it is the first warm bed, meal and shower the Young Person has had in weeks.
I have Studied Martial Arts for 23 years. I initially studied Judo and Karate until my introduction to Kung Fu in the late eighties. Other personal interests and hobbies include Fishing & Crabbing; Four wheel driving; Camping; Lapidary; Maintaining a healthy life style and spending time with my family.
General background:
| 1981 | Completion and graduation from High School |
| 1982 | Commencement of Trade Apprenticeship. Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) |
| 1987 | Completion of Apprenticeship. Qualified Motor Mechanic (QAS) |
| 1990 | Graded to instructor level Yee Chuan Kung FuMarried to my wonderful wife. The birth of my first child Matthew |
| 1992 | The birth of my second child StaceyLevel one coaching accreditation martial arts Australian kung fu Wu shu federation (AKWF)Queensland ambulance service trainer. Module 010 of diploma self awareness and protection for ambulance officers
Commenced employment with Queensland Government Family Services / Corrective Services Department working with young people in conflict with the criminal justice system |
| 1997 | Programs coordinator Sir Leslie Wilson youth detention centre. Introduced structured t.a.f.e. programs for young people of the centreWorkplace assessor Queensland CorrectionsPresenter national corrective services education and vocational conference
Certificate III Queensland corrections Control & Restraint instructor Queensland Corrections |
| 1998 | Presenter moving forward on youth detention conference Queensland correctionsChairperson NAIDOC COMMITTEE |
| 2003 | Certificate IV Training & AssessmentRiot training personal protective equipmentWorkplace health & safety officer qualification |
| 2006 | Certificate IV Training & Assessment upgradeAppointed Risk Management Officer Queensland AKWF COMMITTEEOfficial AKWF National championships |
| 2007 | Queensland Juvenile Detentions senior instructor control & restraintQueensland Government Ignite awards finalist (Smart state initiative) |
| 2008 | Attainment of Diploma of Government |
Martial arts background:
| 1990 – Current | Yee Chuan Kung Fu (Instructor) under instruction of Sihing Greg Buck |
| 1989 – 1990 | Chan Shih Chuan Kung Fu (Blue) under instruction of Sibak Neil Gilding |
| 1986 – 1989 | Kune Sao Do (Okinawan Karate) (Brown / Senior) under Chief Instructor Fred DavisSifu Greg Petersen (Budokan Karate, Double Dragon Kung Fu)Sifu Sin Chew (Budokan Karate)
Instructor 2nd Dan Judo Roy Davis |
| 1985 – 1986 | Tani-Ha Shitororyu Shukokia Karate (Orange) under Instructor 2nd Dan William Tebbutt |
| 1977 – 1978 | Judo Carp & Willow (Beginner) |
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Seminars and Events attended:
| 1986 | Martial Arts Seminar Sifu Greg Peterson |
| 1987 | Martial Arts Seminar Kune Sao Do Karate Sifu Greg Peterson & Sifu Sin Chew |
| 1988 | World Karate Championships Sydney Australia |
| 1989 | Chan Shih Chuan Kung Fu Seminar Sibak Neil Gilding & Sihing Bruce Eclston |
| 1992 | Bush Survival Sihing Greg Buck |
| 1993 | Coaching Accreditation Australian Kung Fu Wushu Federation (AKWF)Reaccredidation every 3 years |
| 2006 | Nei Tao Sifu Jonathan MurphyOpen day Tom Long Kung Fu Sigong Henry SueAKWF National Championships Official |
| 2008 | Shaolin Kung Fu Grand Master Shi De Yang |