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Meet The Dojo Martial Arts & Fitness Team

The team at The Dojo takes pride in delivering world-class martial arts and fitness training 

while creating a supportive community that keeps people motivated to train week after week.

From your very first class, you’ll notice that The Dojo is different from an ordinary gym or martial arts club.

We greet one another, learn each other’s names and provide a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported.

There's a sense of Community that you’ll experience in every class.

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Jason Faulkner Renshi

Prob’ 5th Degree TetsuRyu Karate

Prob’ 3rd Degree Zen Do Kai Karate

2nd Degree Muay Thai

Jasons Why:

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Jason's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Jason:

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Tim Hayward Sensei

Prob' 4th Degree TetsuRyu Karate

3rd Degree Zen Do Kai Karate

2nd Degree Muay Thai

Tim's Why:

 

Tim's Classes - What to Expect:​

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One Thing About Tim:

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Mark Stapleton Dai Sempai

2nd Degree TetsuRyu Karate

1st Degree Zen Do Kai Karate

2nd Degree Muay Thai

1st Gup Taekwondo

Mark's Why:

It has become one of the most important parts of my life. It's contant, it's always there for me.

 

Mark's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Mark: 

Outside of the Dojo you'll find me mountain biking. 

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Darren Strachan Dai Sempai

Prob' 2nd Degree TetsuRyu Karate

Prob'2nd Degree Zen Do Kai Karate

1st Degree Muay Thai

Darren's Why:

 

Darren's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Darren:

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Mike Parora Sempai

1st Degree Muay Thai

Mike's Why:

 

Mike's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Mike:

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Angelina Masciantonio Sempai

1st Kyu TetsuRyu Karate

Angie's Why:

 

Angie's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Angie:

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Dean Woodhams Kyoshi

Founder and Chief Instructor

8th Degree Black Belt TetsuRyu Karate

7th Degree Black Belt ZenDoKai Karate

6th Degree BJC Muay Thai

3rd Degree Black Belt TetsuRyu Bojutsu

1st Degree Kombatan Arnis

1st Degree IPMAF Modern Arnis

2022 Inductee Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame

Dean's Why: 

What started out as a desire to be good at a new hobby, quickly turned into a passion to share everything amazing that the Martial Arts has to offer.

 

Dean's Classes - What to Expect:

Fast paced with a wild eyed enthusiasm.​

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One Thing About Dean:

Travel! There is so much to see and so little time.

Rachel Young Renshi

4th Degree  TetsuRyu Karate

3rd Degree Zen Do Kai Karate

3rd Degree Muay Thai

1st Degree Iaido

Rachel's Why:

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Rachel's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Rachel:

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Shaun O'Reagan Sensei

2nd Degree TetsuRyu Karate

Prob' 3rd Degree Zen Do Kai Karate

Shaun's Why:

 

Shaun's Classes - What to Expect:​

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One Thing About Shaun:

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Tony Gleeson Dai Sempai 

2nd Degree TetsuRyu Karate

1st Degree Zen Do Kai Karate

1st Degree Muay Thai

Tony's Why:

 

Tony's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Tony:

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Shane Miller Sempai

1st Degree TetsuRyu Karate

1st Degree Muay Thai

Shane's Why:

 

Shane's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Shane:

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Kristy Masciantonio Sempai

2nd Kyu TetsuRyu Karate

Kristy's Why:

 

Kristy's Classes - What to Expect:

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One Thing About Kristy:

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