Our founders and team
Gabriel Escobar
Gabriel Escobar
Gabriel Escobar
Gabriel began training in Karate from a young age in the Shotokan style before discovering Okinawan Goju-Ryu with Sensei Sinn Chew at the University of Queensland. Gabriel earned his second-degree black belt in 2016 and has over a decade of experience teaching karate as well as a background in Brazilian Jiujitsu. Having a multidisciplinary background has expanded his knowledge of martial arts for practical self-defense as well as a form of body and mind wellness.
Meng Chen
Gabriel Escobar
Gabriel Escobar
Meng is a certified personal trainer with over 5 years of experience coaching and over 10 years practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Meng combines his passion of fitness and self-defense as well as drawing from different martial arts such as boxing to deliver a unique blend of skills in all his classes.
Kevin Lee
Gabriel Escobar
Kevin Lee
Kevin started training in martial arts at the age of 13, hoping to increase his fitness and confidence after a battle with cancer. He began his training in Korean sword fighting (Haidong Gumdo) and earned his second-degree black belt. Seeking to gain a deeper understanding of hand-to-hand combat and self-defense, Kevin was introduced to Sensei Sinn Chew in 2007 when he started studying at the University of Queensland and has trained in Goju -ryu Karate ever since. A Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Kevin utilises his knowledge of the human body in his training to maximise both fitness and effectiveness of techniques.
David Caforio
Kurt Vollenhoven
Kurt Vollenhoven
David has been into the Fighting World enviromnent since he has memory. He started his journey in Italy at the age of 9, joining a Taekwondo club where he earned his second-degree black belt. He then upgraded his style in a Kick Boxing gym at the age of 17 where he also studied the art of Muay Thai. His main focus is always been the comp
David has been into the Fighting World enviromnent since he has memory. He started his journey in Italy at the age of 9, joining a Taekwondo club where he earned his second-degree black belt. He then upgraded his style in a Kick Boxing gym at the age of 17 where he also studied the art of Muay Thai. His main focus is always been the competitive aspect of the sport, which is exemplified by being 3 times National Campion in Taekwondo ITF (2008/2009/2010) European Champion (2008) Kick Boxing Italian Cup winner (2017) and Taekwondo World Champion in 2019. He's currently focused on improving his striking skills by fighting in Brisbane as a Boxer.
Kurt Vollenhoven
Kurt Vollenhoven
Kurt Vollenhoven
Kurt started his karate journey in 1980 while at primary school in Goju Ryu Karate under the tutelage of Leonard Marthinus Sensei in South Africa. His journey eventually took him to Australia where he eventually found Sensei Sinn Chew. The multi-faceted training from Sensei Sinn emanating from his long term Martial Arts experience and th
Kurt started his karate journey in 1980 while at primary school in Goju Ryu Karate under the tutelage of Leonard Marthinus Sensei in South Africa. His journey eventually took him to Australia where he eventually found Sensei Sinn Chew. The multi-faceted training from Sensei Sinn emanating from his long term Martial Arts experience and the joining Taira Masaji Sensei Chairman of the Kenkyukai Okinawan Goju ryu instils in Kurt a strong foundation of Goju Ryu karate. Kurt has also started training in Brazilian Jujitsu where he holds a blue belt.
Louise Gibson
Jack Fitzsimons
Jack Fitzsimons
Louise started training when she was 10 years old to learn self-defense and since then had developed a passion for helping people learn how to protect themselves. She has now been coaching for 6 years with a unique talent to teach kids gain confidence and strengh. She earned her black belt in taekwondo in 2020 and has been training in Kickboxing, BJJ and karate.
Jack Fitzsimons
Jack Fitzsimons
Jack Fitzsimons
Jack began his training in Taekwondo during 2018. Through his experience coaching martial arts, Jack discovered his passion for teaching and is currently studying Primary Education at the Univertiy of Queensland. He earned his First degree black belt in 2023, and now trains in multiple disciplines - Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and Karate.