Associated Dojos:	Honbu	Glenvale	Highfields
	Darling Heights	East Junior	Gatton
What made you want to learn martial arts?	At 21, I signed on for a Beginners Program at the Brisbane YMCA under the instruction of Sensei Eddie Wrona who was at that time second in charge of the mighty Shukokai Association headed by legendary figure Sensei Lawrie Van DerKerk. At the completion of the program, the martial arts bug had really bitten and I found myself training up to 4 hours per day and at least four days each week. Travelling from Dojo to Dojo in and around Brisbane, I trained with some of the best instructors in the Shukokai organization of the day including Sensei Bruce Herd and Sensei Stan Prokuda. This was the heyday of martial arts in Australia, probably inspired by the recent release of Bruce Lee films and the Dojos were always filled to capacity with many strong young individuals keen to make their mark on the martial arts scene. I finally settled at the Indooroopilly Dojo run by Sensei Stan Prokuda and I also assisted Stan with teaching classes at his Jindalee Dojo.
How long have you studied martial arts?	Since 1972
What is the thing you most enjoy about martial arts?	My main sources of interest these days centre around the development of Junior athletes using the Aussie Kids Karate Program and instructing Adult members in Self Defence and Personal Safety Strategies. I continue to travel to all points on the globe and train with some of the world's leading instructors in an effort to broaden my knowledge and develop the art I am passionate about.
What is the background to AKK being formed?	The first Aussie Kids Karate school started at Highfields in August 2004. Having taught karate for over 30 years, I realised that a new approach was needed to bring youngsters into the martial arts and to retain their interest in the long term. Rather than the mindless repetition of basic techniques, games were introduced to allow the child to develop skills such as balance, speed,strength and general co-ordination whilst having fun at the same time. Over the past five years, the program has been extended to most Toowoomba suburbs as well as Stanthorpe, Warwick, Allora, Cambooya, Roma,Dalby and Gatton. This year has seen the Program move to Townsville with the establishment  of Clubs in that area. Total membership of the program is currently in excess of 500. My contribution to the sport has earnt me the prestigious Australian Sports Medal by the Australian Federal Government.

Associated Dojos:	East	Honbu	Mater Dei
	Rangeville	Westbrook
Best Achievements:	I've competed at all levels of competition over the years and achieved high results in both the Kata and Kumite events. I've also travelled to Japan in 1999 and trained for the World Masters and competed in Sydney in 1998 at the Koshiki International where I earned first place in both the Kata and Kumite Divisions. I've also turned my hand to kick-boxing at various times and have experienced success in that arena as well. I recently received my Senior 2nd Dan Grading and I intend to pass on my skills and knowledge at my various Dojos.
How long have you studied martial arts?	I commenced training in Toowoomba at the age of 6 and was a Junior Second Dan at age 14.

Associated Dojos:	Gatton	Glenvale	Highfields
	Darling Heights	East Junior
What are your best achievements to date?	Seeing children develop and achieve great things under my tutoring is maybe the top of the list. From a karate perspective, my best achievements in competition have been winning the Veteran’s Kata event at the 2003 Australian Koshiki Association’s National Titles in Sydney and the Open Kata event at the Bayside Titles in 2002. All my children are currently Black Belts in the Renbukan organisation (Daniel, Karl and Katherina)
How long have you studied martial arts?	Since 1997
What is the thing you most enjoy about martial arts?	I am fairly popular with the younger children who attend the classes and together we have produced amazing results through my style of coaching. I get a real kick out of that.

Associated Dojos:	Townsville
Best Achievements:	This would be achieving my dream of going to Japan and training amongst several dojo's, achieving 1st Dan and being able to pass my skills onto younger generations through teaching.
What made you want to do martial arts?	When I was a boy of 6 I watched martial arts movies on TV & I wanted to be just like them. Then as I became a teenager I started to search for my preferred art and found my passion, at 17, was with Renbukan
How long have you studied martial arts?	I started training in martial arts at the age of 14 then started with Mike at Renbukan at 17
What is the thing you most enjoy about martial arts?	I enjoy the personal challenge and the varying dynamics of martial arts like kata, kumite, bunkai and so on