Meet Our Team
Our experienced Black Belt instructors have completed BBMA Certified Teacher Training, and hold Australian National Coaching Association (NCAS) qualifications and are members of the Australian Karate Federation - AKF
All BBMA staff are Working With Children (WWC) approved and receive regular ongoing training in First Aid, CPR, NSW government Child Safety and COVID-19 Infection Control procedures.
Sensei Michael has been training for over 12 years and is a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Karate and 1st Dan Black Belt in Kickboxing and Kobudo. He brings a passion for teaching and leadership, along with knowledge and enthusiasm to each class, providing guidance and inspiring our students to reach their full potential.
Sensei Michael knows better than anyone that it is never too late to start training in Martial Arts. Having never done any training growing up, He walked into his first Karate Class at the age of 38, and is now a triple Black Belt, Sensei and School owner.
"The beauty of Martial Arts is that you can keep raising the bar for yourself and setting new goals. It doesn't stop once you get your Black Belt.
My new goals are increasing my Dan levels and getting accreditation in refereeing and judging for Karate tournaments.
But my main goal is to train my own students to reach and reset their own goals."
I believe martial arts is about much more than learning to kick and punch—it's about building confidence, respect, discipline, and strong character. As a First Dan in Karate, Kickboxing, and Kobudo, a Silver Level NCAS accredited coach, and a Certified BBMA Instructor, I am passionate about helping every student become the best version of themselves. As a full-time instructor at BBMA Sandgate and a Guardian Girls Instructor, I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities, creating a fun, safe, and encouraging environment where they can thrive. I also coach our competition athletes at tournaments and take great pride in helping them achieve their goals both on and off the mats.