Inducted into the A.M.A.H.O.F.(Inc) for 2019
Lifetime Achievement  – Zen Do Kai

Inducted into the W.K.U.H.O.F. for 2019
Lifetime Achievement  – Zen Do Kai

For years, martial arts have been my passion. I began training in 1983 and went on to achieve my Shodanho ranking in 1986 and Shodan rank in 1988 under Shihan John Buttigieg.

In 1991, I launched Firestorm Martial Arts. We are a well-respected club that provides effective martial arts, fitness and self defence programs for children and adults.

I have instructor qualifications in various martial arts systems including BJMA Freestyle Karate, Philippine Stick and Knife Defence, (Escrima) and Muay Thai Kickboxing.

I hold Diplomas in Sports Coaching and Fitness and am First Aid Level 2 qualified. I am a member of The World Karate Association and World Kickboxing Association. I was awarded BJMA Instructor of the year in 2000, BJMA Contribution Award in 2006, and was member of the BJMA Steering Committee from 2002-2005.

I regularly conduct fitness and stretching classes for community groups. I was awarded Club Person of the Year and a 25 Years of Service Community Service Awards at the 2017 Knox Sports and Leisure Awards. Firestorm was also announced as Best Club Initiated Program at these awards.

• 25/10/1986 Achieved Black Belt Zen Do Kai
• 23/10/1988 Achieved 1^stDegree Black Belt Zen Zo Kai
• 27/7/1990 Achieved 2^nd Degree Black Belt Zen Zo Kai
• 12/12/1991 Achieved 3^rd Degree Black Belt Zen Zo Kai
• 21/10/1995 Achieved 4^th Degree Black Belt Zen Zo Kai
• 24/11/2001 Achieved 5^th Degree Black Belt Zen Zo Kai
• 28/8/2008 Achieved 6^th Degree Black Belt Zen Zo Kai
• 11/10/2014 Achieved 7^th Degree Black Belt Zen Zo Kai
• 13/10/2018 Achieved 8^th Degree Black Belt Zen Zo Kai
• BJMA Black Belt Coordinator for Victoria 2006-2017
• BJMA First Degree (Shodan) Coordinator for Victoria 2018 – present