Jonathan Bell

Instructor

Jonathan is the senior instructor for MMA - Mixed Martial Arts and is also teaching all junior classes. He is responsible for testing (grading) in Kickboxing, Karate and Jiu Jitsu. Jonathan has many years of experience and despite his size, is one of the most committed instructors at the International Martial Arts Centre.

Brent Peacock

Kickboxing Senior Instructor

SENSEI BRENDT PEACOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Boxing Instructor and Kickboxing Instructor Brendt has been teaching and training with us for 10 years and is an experienced Boxing Instructor and qualified Kempo Instructor. His responsibilities include: - Training the Boxing and Kickboxing classes - Giving advice on fitness training - Preparation for grading - Responsible for testing and grading in Kickboxing - Training fighters

Mitchell Elliott

Instructor

Is a Second dan Black Belt in Kempo Karate with over 10 years experience teaching all ages ranging from 3yrs to adults, wether it be teaching Kickboxing, Karate, BJJ or MMA this instructor dedicated all his time to his students so that they can reach any and all of there goals!

Ivana Rados

School Manager (Head Instructor)

SENSEI IVANA RADOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Program Director/Senior Kickboxing and Karate Instructor (2001 ISKA Official of the Year and 2005 Female Instructor of the Year) Ivana has been teaching and training with us for 11 years. Her responsibilities include: - School manager - Tailoring programs for new members - Sales and general enquiries - Training karate, kickboxing & cardio kickboxing classes - Assisting parents and new members with any issues relating to club membership

Paul Zadro

Senior Head Instructor

Hanshi Paul Zadro was born in Innisfail, North Queensland on 15th March 1963 and began his Martial Arts studies at the age of 8, learning Judo and Shotokan Karate at the local gymnasium. In 1974 he moved to Sydney and studied Tae Kwon Do. Then in 1976 he commenced learning Goshu Kempo and in 1980 he founded the International Kempo Karate Academy during which time he continued his training in South East Asia, the United States and the South Pacific. In 1998 he was inducted into the Eurasian Kickboxing Association Hall of Fame. In 1999 he was inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame and in the following year inducted into the Karate Union Hall of Fame. More recently he started the International Kempo Martial Arts Academy opening the style to Thai Boxing, Ju Jitsu, Kung Fu and MMA. The school has operated on the same site for over 27 years having trained over 16,000 students in this time. During his career, spanning 36 years, he has been a prolific promoter of Martial Arts and has a long career as a competitor having won such titles as U.S.K.A. Winter Nationals and in 2007 the U.S. Open Masters Division. His personal mission is to instil the life changing benefits that the Martial Arts offers, to each of his students. His personal quote is: ‘Strong mind, strong body’.