Meet the Trainers
MAD competition our way!
Martial Arts Downunder has a process to train people that want to compete in contact events. Our training is successful based upon doing the hard yards before the event.
MAD has been involved in multiple international contact and sparring events, including students progressing to full contact ring fights with massive success. We only compete to test ourselves not for the trophy. We offer the skills to train, compete or take it further. It's all your choice.
Ben- Instructor
Ben is a thinker who continually looks to improve . He has the ability to dominate a competition and the ability to change tactics based on his competition. When Ben competes he generally always gets the best results.
Ben's training reflects a person who is dedicated to learning all he can about himself. His sparring has been as hard as you can get and he always stood the punishment and moved forward.
As an Instructor, Ben is a lead by example type of person. Talking may not be his strong point but listening is.
A well rounded Instructor with lots to give.
Chris.T -Instructor
Kick boxing trainer and Fight coach
Big Chris the Teacher! Chris has a long history in the kick boxing world, having trained for over twenty years. Big Chris has the evolution Martial Arts Downunder brings, from raw training to the mental and continual practice needed to implement the martial art in training, locks, holds, sticks and other defensive weapons.
Big Chris has continued to learn and for those serious in their desire to compete, his "let's think about it for a minute"or "let's rev this for a minute" training and advise are without comparison.
Competing had been their before it became popular, so hang around long enough and he'll give you his time without feeding his ego, to show you and to help you, always the Teacher.
Brad- Instructor
Brad is a rock, having started at seventeen years of age he bulldozed through training. Sparring was his test, he wanted it more and never side stepped in his quest to better himself. He is the example for anyone that questions what they can do.
A stand alone guy who everyone loves, but behind the smile is the lion! Competition results are success with style. He is hard to tag and even harder to drop. Winning has been his result!
Chris. G- Instructor
Aunty Chris, you just know he's seen it and done it. That's what makes him special. The oldest of our Instructors , as a late starter in Martial Arts he has grown miles. This gives him the edge in training you need mentally to be your strongest. Their wasn't a seniors discount, no veterans class for Chris, just bring it on young and old.
Believe me this old dog will teach you new tricks.
Bailey- Instructor
Our youngest Black has seven hard years of living and training towards becoming the only Junior Black at Martial Arts Downunder. Bailey is still learning and is an example of taking the cotton wool off. Bailey has graded with a strength not seen by many adults. He has always lifted himself up to get to his goals.
Bailey's competition was a running up hill track. Always unable to find people his age, he competed up hills and still has a mass of winning performances.
Bailey continues to train and looks forward to his Dan rankings and adult grading's, as well as his "crack at the title".
Bailey instructs with maturity and is a valuable asset to M.A.D.
Petra - Assistant Instructor
Petra is an example to anyone that consistent hard training will bring great results, and with a positive attitude and vastly improving style, she that shows what can be acheived with a strong determined nature.
Steve - Assistant Instructor
I push to improve.
At all levels, Steve pushes to gain inner strength. He has all the tools to bring growth in your martial arts journey.
Tony - Assistant Instructor
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John - Assistant Instructor
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Brooke - Assistant Instructor
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Joey-Assistant Instructor
Joey, The Bull, Big and Beautiful. Joey is a major motivator at Martial Arts Downunder. When he smiles the kids love it. He is hard to get talking but when he gets going he can talk you through the training. With that smile hidden behind his gloves, remember to keep your mind on the task at hand or you might see his hands close up!
Joey will bring out your best. Competition is hard d to find but success he has achieved with that smile!
Adrian- Assistant Instructor
I ponder! Adrian is a person that analyses every possible reason for every action. He puts his brain to good use in breaking down drills & techniques so the kids see and learn how they all work.
From a self learning position Adrian analyses every lesson learnt to maximise his ability to produce the perfect strikes. He will not rest until he knows the combinations are practical. Adrian believes it must work, and will work you, until you become a leader not a follower.
Jamie- Competition
Looks good, feels good. Jamie has the package, ripped and lean Jamie competes with a vigor that leaves the competitors with their hands on their knees. Jamie shows what commitment to completion is all about. A multiple winner in mind body and over all.
Glenn-Competitor
Just go, have ago and go some more. Glenn is a real worker, he has competed with true grit and has been rewarded with successful results. He will continue to get great results.
Nadine - Assistant Instructor
Nadine is the athlete that leads by example. When it comes to intensity of training, Nadine will not stop. The little engine that could is her tune and could is what she does.
Competition is a Win, Win, Win. Technique and intense training has given her the edge with wins on the mat and in the ring. Nadine shows what can be achieved.
Her attraction to the kids, opening their hearts and minds makes her a great Instructor for all ages.
Our Belts are REALLY BLACK
MAD Students are training towards a Black Belt that means something.
Our training reflects the techniques required to survive in today's world without compromise.
We are not a Kata factory. We train hard and smart!
MAD students can be assured that their training will bring them real results.
When you get a MAD Black Belt you will know you've worked hard and are one of a select few that made it that far!