Inducted into the A.M.A.H.O.F.(Inc) for 2013
Martial Artist of the Year – Kempo
Inducted into the W.K.U.H.O.F. for 2013
Martial Artist of the Year – Kempo
Official WKUHOF Delegate from 2023
Lifetime Achievement Award 2024
Website: https://crocodilemartialarts.com.au/
Grandmaster Anthony Hockley began his martial arts journey in 1979 and has spent more than four decades training, teaching, and promoting the arts across Australia and internationally. Holding black belt and instructor grades in over twenty systems, Anthony has trained with some of the world’s most respected martial artists and continues to approach his training with the same open mind and enthusiasm he had as a young student.
Anthony is known for his belief that martial arts is not about fighting, but about helping real people feel good about themselves and achieve something meaningful in their lives. His teaching philosophy emphasises character, humility, and lifelong learning — values he has passed on to thousands of students through Crocodile Martial Arts Australia.
In addition to his extensive teaching career, Anthony has worked in the security industry, represented Australia in Kyudo at the 3rd World Kyudo Taikai in Tokyo, and competed successfully across multiple tournament circuits. His contributions to the martial arts community have been recognised through numerous Hall of Fame inductions and industry awards.
Leadership and Service to AMAHOF
Anthony served as President of AMAHOF from 2023 to 2025, guiding the organisation through a period of significant administrative improvement, policy development, and renewed focus on governance. During his tenure:
- the constitution was reviewed and submitted to re-register AMAHOF
- online forms and nomination processes were modernised
- member fee structures were updated for long term sustainability
- new event planning guidelines were developed
- the Sokeship Council submission process was aligned with AMAHOF’s broader governance framework
Anthony also championed the idea that AMAHOF should give back to the wider community, advocating for the organisation to donate funds annually to worthy charities, reflecting his belief in using martial arts to uplift others.
In 2023 he was appointed the Official WKUHOF Delegate, representing AMAHOF internationally, and in 2026 he became Vice Chair of the Sokeship Council, continuing his commitment to high standards in martial arts recognition.
A Continuing Legacy
Anthony remains an influential figure within AMAHOF and the broader martial arts community. His decades of experience, his passion for teaching, and his dedication to service continue to shape the organisation and inspire the next generation of martial artists.