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Steve Young

Steve's martial arts experience has considerable depth from training with many experienced martial artists from various styles. His friend's and instructor's, Sensei's Joe De Valter and Steve Pitcher both had a pivotal influence in his development during his years of training in Mount Isa, as did his Senior instructor, John Harris, Sensei. Over the years Steve continued in the development of his art and actively competing in karate championships over the years. As a result of his travels in Asia he has trained in the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia. Steve assisted in the establishment of the Combined Martial Arts Academy in Jakarta, Indonesia where he currently trains and instructs.

 

1981

Commenced martial arts training in Mount Isa, Australia with the Sikaran Karate Brotherhood of Australia which is affiliated with the founding club in Baras Rizal, Philippines. He trained in Mt Isa full time for 5 years.

1982

Competed in the Townsville Full contact Open Karate Championship.

1983

Completed St Johns First Aid Course, continued training.

1984

Competed in the North Queensland Games in Townsville and in a variety of local and interclub club tournaments during his 5 years training in Mt Isa, Completed Level One Sports Coach, Coaching Accreditation Program, Sponsored by the Australian Institute of Sport.

1985

Competed in the Cairns Open Karate Championship ran by Matsamoto Sensei, 7th degree black belt who's other credentials include gradings in Ju Jitsu, Aikido and Shorinji-Kempo. He also has a thorough knowledge of weaponry - including the Nanchaku, Bo (staff) and the traditional Japanese art of Iaido (drawing of the sword), Completed 3 month full time training course with Jimmy Geronimo, Sensei, 8th degree, Chief Instructor of KSP Sikaran receiving certification including for Arnis.

1986

Graded 1st degree black belt, Shodan, by John Harris Sensei. Steve was an instructor at the club for several years and also taught children's classes and women's self defense classes.

1986-1991

Traveled around Australia for several years, training a variety of different styles.

1991

Trained boxing under Colin Mc Ilwane with Stefan Scriggins as he was preparing and training to go to the Olympic Games at his club in Brisbane.

1995

Headed a private martial arts training group in Singapore where he taught students for a period of 1 year.

1995-2005

While in Asia continued to train in a variety of styles furthering his skills and experience.

2006

Joined the Combined Martial Arts Academy in Jakarta Indonesia training with Glen Gardiner - Sensei and attending seminars in full contact Philippine stick fighting (Cacoy Doce Pares World Federation) conducted by 8th degree, Vince Palumbo, Sensei.
 

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