OUR TEAM
LUKE WALSH
Founder & President
Master Luke Walsh, a national champion and multi-disciplinary gold medalist has been a student of Japanese and Korean martial arts for over 35 years.
Black Belt Achievements
Currently, Luke holds the rank of 7th degree black belt in the Eight Directional System, 5th degree Black Belt Haidong Gumdo, 1st degree Black Belt Kyokushin Karate, 1st Degree Black Belt Tae Kwon Do, 1st Degree Black Belt Tuek Gong Moosool and Black Belt Silat.
Championships
Thirteen time Australian Haidong Gumdo champion in cutting and patterns. Two time Mulimpia Australia champion open weapons and karate. Thirteen time power breaking champion. Two time QLD TKD power and technical breaking champion. Port Stephens best technical athlete. Four time NZ Kyokushin karate champion. Two gold and three silver 2018 World Mulimpia championships.
Luke has a deep passion for martial arts, and passes this onto all his students, both adults and children. Many students of Master Luke have achieved beyond their expectations at personal or competitive levels.
JAMIE DAVIES
Vice President
Sensei Jamie Davies began his martial arts journey at the age of 13 gaining experience in a range of styles which includes Shito Ryu and Zen Do Kai Karate, Muay Thai, Krav Maga and Jeet Kune Do.
Jamie brings extensive knowledge and experience gained from working in the security industry for over 30 years. Jamie has managed security teams for major events and organisations and provided bodyguard services to various celebrities and V.i.P's.
Jamie is a licensed security consultant, holds a Diploma in Security Risk Management and Certificate 4 Trainer/Assessor and certified defensive tactics instructor. His services have developed and delivered skills training in robbery survival, defensive tactics, conflict resolution for the security industry, major retailers, and government agencies.
In addition, Jamie is well known as one of the leading security dog trainers in the country training tactical k9 operations to both security and government agencies.
TROY TIMMINS
Vice President
Sensei Troy Timmins, emerged from predominately a traditional Aikido background, as well as various other Japanese forms over the last 30 years.
A former high performance athlete competing on the national and international stage, Troy has a highly competitive nature. Managing a successful career in Hotels and a father of two daughters, Troy recognises the need for balance in mind, body and spirit.
Reemerging back on the martial arts scene in weapons skills earning his 1st degree in the Korean Sword form of Haidong Gumdo, while concurrently studying Eight Directional Karate, Tuekgong Moosul and Taekwondo.
Troy at a competeition level has placed 2nd at the Australia Sparring Championships, 2nd in Karate Kata and numerous awards in swordsmanship.