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Master Glen Gardiner - Senior Instructor |
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 Glen Gardiner commenced his martial arts training in the early 1980's and has since trained in 16 different martial arts systems. He has trained with many noted and experienced martial artists adding considerable depth to his understanding of many systems. His brother Martin Gardiner Sensei and Sensei's John Whipp and Gordon Armstrong had a pivotal influence in his development. He qualified as a Military Unarmed Combat (MUC) Instructor training Army units throughout Australia and members of specialist Australian policing organisations. From 1990-1998 Glen instructed on nearly every MUC Exponent and Instructor course conducted in the Australian Army in Australia during that period. In that time he met some of the most respected names in Australian MUC including Mr. Ken "Blue" Curran, Denis Gaskell, Greg Mawkes, his teacher John Whipp, and many more. Glen considers himself as having been extremely lucky being exposed to many exceptional instructors and mentors who have assisted the development of his martial arts experience. He teaches Zen Goshu Goshin Jutsu, IBF Batto Do, and Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima from the CDPE WF system. He is a founding member of and the current Senior Instructor at the Combined Martial Arts Academy, a non profit organization for the development of martial arts. |
Summary of Qualifications |  | 6th Dan Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima World Federation CDPE WF
| | | 5th Dan Cacoy Doce Pares Pangamot CDPE WF | | Senior Instructor Black Eagle Arnis/Eskrima | | 4th Dan Tae Kwon Do | | 3rd Dan Zen Goshu Goshin Jutsu | | 1st Dan Australian Style Tae Kwon Do | | 'A' Class Military Unarmed Combat Instructor (Australian Army - Retired) | | Member of the International Close Quarter Combat Association | | Level One and Two Sport Coach, Coaching Accreditation Program, Sponsored by the Australian Institute of Sport | | ANTA & VETEC Australian Government Training and Assessment Qualifications | | First Aid Qualified |
|  |  |  | 1983 | | Began training Rhee Tae Kwon Do with John Ivanov Sensei, |
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| Started training Judo with John Whipp Sensei, |
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| | Commenced training Okinawan Go Ju Karate and Japanese and Okinawan weaponry including sword with Bryson Keenan and Gordon "Jock" Armstrong Sensei, |
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| Started training Australian Style Tae Kwon Do with Chris Maskiel Sensei, |
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| Continued Modern Arnis training with Martin Gardiner Sensei (Martin is Glens older brother) |
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| 1984 | | Began training Doce Pares Arnis with Shane Finnigan Sensei (Shane was a student of Martin Gardiner Sensei), |
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| Started training Wing Chun Kung Fu with Sifu Tony De Costa, Tai Chi Chuan with Sifu Randal Waddell. |
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| 1985 | | Obtained 1st degree black belt Australian Style Tae Kwon Do, |
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| Graded 1st degree black belt Okinawan Go Ju Karate, |
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| Completed Military Unarmed Combat (MUC) Exponents Course at 92 MP (Military Police) Platoon in Townsville, (Australian Army), |
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| Started competing in tournaments in the Townsville region. |
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| 1986 | | Graded 1st degree black belt Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima, |
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| Ran Arnis Eskrima seminars at Mt Isa Sikaran Philippine karate club meeting John Harris Sensei, |
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| Trained with Benny "The Jet" Urqidez and Bill "Super Foot" Wallace, |
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| Trained with Anthony Kleeman Sensei (Anthony was a student of Martin Gardiner Sensei). |
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| 1987 | | Graded 2nd degree black belt Doce Pares awarded personally by Grand Master Cacoy Canete, |
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| Graded Senior Instructor Black Eagle Arnis under Grand Master Carlos Navarro. |
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| 1988 | | Conducted martial arts seminars in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, and Mt Isa, |
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| Started training with David Briggs Muy Thai and boxing instructor, |
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| Started training Aikido, |
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| Trained with Mark Haseman Sensei in Jujitsu and his son Chris Haseman Sensei, |
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| Studied Olympic wrestling with Mr. Stiven Kuss, |
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| Studied Northern Style Shaolin, Pau kua Kung Fu and Dan Inosanto's kali system with Sifu Dean Lawler later training with Inosanto Sensei, |
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| Trained Shorinji Kempo Karate part of the full contact Koshiki organization. |
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| 1989 | | Graded 4th degree black belt Doce Pares, |
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| Began training Wing Chun and Bag Wha with Sifu David Crook in Canberra. |
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| 1990 | | Qualified B Class MUC Instructor at the 1st Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment, |
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| Accredited Sports Coach Level 1 and 2 sponsored by the Australian Institute of Sport, |
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| Learned Bali song Butterfly Knife from Jesse Diestro Sensei, Sikaran Philippine Karate, |
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| Met Vincent Palumbo Sensei (Vince was a student of Martin Gardiner Sensei). |
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| Registered instructor World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF), |
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| Trained Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Japanese swordsmanship with Alex Nowachatko Sensei. |
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| 1991 | | Registered instructor World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF), |
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| Trained Hokushin Shinoh Ryu Japanese swordsmanship with Alex Nowachatko Sensei. |
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| 1992 | | Conducted seminars in Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia, |
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| Graded 4th degree black belt Three Style Tae Kwon Do with the World Tae Kwon Do Federation (WTKDF). |
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| 1993 | | Graded 5th degree black belt Doce Pares Arnis Eskrima |
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| 1994 | | Graded 2nd degree black belt Goshin Jutsu, |
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| Posted Operations Officer (Ops O) Military Unarmed Combat Training Wing 11 Training Group Lavarack Barracks Townsville, commanded by Major John Whipp. |
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| 1995 | | Met and trained with Tom Goldsworthy Sensei, 4th degree Goshin Jutsu |
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| 1996 | | Posted Headquarters staff, 7th Task Force Enoggera Barracks Brisbane as the Task Force Headquarters Liaison Officer developing MUC in the Task Force and supporting other units in Australia, |
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| Worked as a security consultant in Mindanao Southern Philippines and competed in Arnis tournaments in Mindanao while training Doce Pares and San Miguel system with students of Mumoy Canete, Cacoy's older brother. |
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| 1997 | | Continued Training |
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| 1998 | | Qualified A Class MUC Instructor at Headquarters 7th Task Force, Australian Army, |
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| Qualified Certificate IV Category - 2 Workplace Training and Assessment. |
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| 1999 | | Continued Training in Indonesia |
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| 2000 | | Continued Training in Indonesia |
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| 2001 | | Traveled to the USA meeting Anthony Kleeman Sensei in L.A. running several seminars, |
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| Maintained personal training while in Indonesia. |
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| 2002 | | Continued Training in Indonesia |
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| 2003 | | Continued Training in Indonesia |
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| 2004 | | Traveled to the USA training Doce Pares, grappling and open hand with local martial artists in Seattle Washington State. |
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| 2005 | | Continued Training in Indonesia, approached to establish a formal martial arts club as a non profit organization. |
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| 2006 | | Graded 3rd degree black belt Zen Goshu Goshin Jutsu. |
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| Established the Combined Martial Arts Academy (CMAA) in Jakarta Indonesia, and trained a team from Indonesia to fight in the Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima World Federation (CDPE WF) 2006 World stick fighting Championship participating as the team captain and coach while also competing. The team consisting of 7 competitors won 2 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze in the sparring divisions of the competition. Glen personally won 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze after being absent from the ring for a period of ten years. |
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| Graded 6th degree black belt in the CDPE WF system by Grand Master Cacoy Canete. |
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| 2007 | | Trained the Indonesian team who fielded 27 competitors for the 2007 Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima World Federation (CDPE WF) World Stick fighting Championship, the team won a total of 12 Gold, 13 Silver, and 13 Bronze medals in the events sparring divisions. Glen promoted and raised sponsorship for the World Championship hosting the event in Jakarta Indonesia with representation from 11 countries, he was the event Tournament Director for the event and hosted the Australian Ambassador, Polish Ambassador, Head of the Indonesian National Police and other Diplomatic and Embassy, Indonesian Government, Military and Corporate Sector representatives during the event. |
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| Later in the year Glen travelled to Timor Lestè where he headed a Review Team for the Royal Norwegian Embassy Section Dili in Timor Lestè to establish the feasibility of conducting nation wide sporting programs for Martial Arts and Ritual Arts gangs in the country as part of an overall peace capacity development program for the government of Timor Lestè. |
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| 2008 | | Inducted into the Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima World Federation Hall of Fame “For Excellence in The Promotion of Sports Eskrima” in March 2008. |
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| Inducted into the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the World Karate Union Hall of Fame under the "Martial Artist of the Year" Category on 4 October 2008 in the Gold Coast, Australia. |
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| Glen attended the inaugural New Zealand National Stick fighting Championship in Christchurch on 26th October 2008; was the team coach for the Indonesian team and competed, winning a Gold, a Silver and a Bronze in the competition, the team won a total of seven medals. |
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| Assisted Irwan Hermawan and other members of the CMAA organize the Inaugural National Indonesian Knife Fighting Competition, "Blademaster 2008" with over 80 competitors, |
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| Under Glen’s guidance the Combined Martial Arts Academy, developed fitness, body awareness and self defence training programs for International Schools in Jakarta Indonesia. |
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| 2009 | | Coached the Indonesian team comprising 17 competitors for the 2009 Cacoy Doce Pares Eskrima World Federation (CDPE WF) World Stick fighting Championship in Cebu Philippines and competed in the event winning a Gold and a Silver. The team won a total of 6 Gold, 10 Silver, and 8 Bronze medals in the events sparring and form divisions. |
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| Graded 5th degree black belt Pangamot CDPE WF. |
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Summary of Qualifications  | 2009 | August 2009, became the Head Instructor of BELATI (Inonesia Knife Fighting Club), start teaching for public at Pakubowono
Hosted BJJ Seminar with Niko Han (Synergy Brazilian Jiujitsu Head Master) at CMAA
May 2009, participated in CMAA MMA Showdown 2 as fighter
March 2009, collaborated with Fransino Tirta in organizing MMA Showdown 1 at Cibubur
January 2009, joined Ragunan Wrestling Club | | 2008 | November 2008, Participated in Djarum Super Submission Wrestling Competition
October 2008, Organizing Brazilian Jiujitsu Gi Competition at CMAA
September 2008, Organizing Brazilian Jiujitsu No Gi Competition at CMAA
September 2008, 3rd place, Plate Division Single Stick Sparring, Eskrima Arnis Competition in Christchurch, New Zealand
September 2008, 2nd place, Team Division, Blade Master Tournament, Jakarta
August 2008, opened Brazilian Jiujitsu class at CMAA
July 2008, became assistant instructor for Nakamura Ryu Battodo
June 2008, established BELATI(Indonesian Knife Fighting Club)
March 2008, awarded Blue Belt in the art of Brazilian Jiujitsu by Niko Han (Synergy Brazilian Jiujitsu Head Master) | | 2007 | November 2007, participated in Djarum Super Submission wrestling competition
September 2007, silver medal for team division in the 2007 World Eskrima Arnis Championship held in Jakarta September 2007, appointed as the Team Captain for Indonesia Arnis Team for the Eskrima Arnis World Championship held in Jakarta
July 2007, joined Nakamura Ryu Battod seminar hosted by Gordong Armstrong at CMAA
January 2007, became senior instructor at Jakarta Kenjutsu Club
January 2007, joined Muso Jikiden Iaido Club under Yutaka Imura sensei and Emilia Kusuma sensei | | 2006 | November 2006, participated in Djarum Super submission wrestling
July 2006, bronze medalist in Synergy Brazilian Jiujitsu competition
June 2006, awarded blue belt in the art of Korean swordfighting "Haedong Gumdo" | |
 | 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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 | Alan entered the Inverness Karate Club (IKC) in January 1975 at the age of 14. The IKC practiced the Shotokan Style of Karate, which has a more modern approach but with its roots still firmly based in Japanese Karate systems. Alan was extremely lucky to have as resident Chief Instructor to the UK, from the Japan, Karate Association (JKA), Sensei S. Kato, now an 8th Dan. Under the guidance of Sensei Kato, Alan became a Senior Instructor within the UK, JKA Association in 1985. Alan was also guided by and trained with Sensei Brian Woods, who was the first non Japanese to complete the notorious JKA Instructors Course in Japan. Alan was fortunate to have trained with all the Senior Instructors and World Champions within the JKA association both in the UK and Japan. He was a member of the Scottish Team during the period 1982 - 1991. He was also the Scottish Team Captain during the period 1989 - 1991. Alan was also a member of the British International Team during the period 1986 - 1991. Alan assisted in the establishment of and currently trains and instructs at the Combined Martial Arts Academy in Jakarta, Indonesia. | 1975 | Commenced training Shotokan karate | 1979 | Graded 1st Dan black belt, Shodan, by Sensei Kato | 1982 | Graded 2nd Dan black belt, Nidan, by Sensei Kato | 1985 | Graded 3rd Dan black belt, Sandan, by Sensei Kato | 1986 | Won the JKA UK National, Individual Kata (forms) Competition and Team Kata with IKC team | 1987 | Competed in the JKA UK Nationals placing 1st in Team Kata, 2nd in Individual Kata, 2nd in Kumite (fighting) divisions. The JKA has no weight divisions when competing in Kumite. Alan came second after fighting the European Heavyweight Champion (Kung -Fu) Alfie Lewis. | 1988 | Competed in the JKA UK Nationals placing 3rd in Individual Kata, 1st in Team Kata, attended a 3 week intensive training and competition course in Japan as member of the British Team. | 1989 | Competed in the JKA UK Nationals placing 2nd in Individual Kata, 1st in Team Kata. | 1990 | Graded 4th Dan, black belt, Yondan, by Sensei Kato, competed in the JKA UK Nationals placing 3rd in Individual Kata, and 2nd in Team Kumite. | 1991 | Competed in the JKA UK Nationals placing 1st in Individual Kata. "Unofficially" retired from competition but continued to Instruct and Train at highest levels. | 1997 | Trained the Indonesian Karate Team for the South East Asian Games, also instructed at various clubs in Jakarta, Indonesia. | 2000 | "Unofficially" retired from Karate. | 2006 | Joined the Combined Martial Arts Academy, Jakarta, Indonesia and commenced training and instructing. Competed in the Cacoy Doce pares World Federation 2006 World Championship Winning silver in the Double stick division for his age and weight group. | | | | |
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