Our Instructors Teach Passion, Courage and Confidence Through Martial Arts

is the Chief Instructor here at Edge and began her training at just four years of age. Sensei is now a 4th Dan in mixed martial arts styles under the guidance of our founder and her father Kyoshi Andrew.A highly accomplished martial artist, Shihan has been teaching for over 17 years and has strong beliefs in the philosophy of martial arts and is very dedicated to the growth and well being of her students. Shihan prides herself on knowing her students are well educated, prepared and confident to deal with whatever life has to throw at them.Shihan Amy works very closely with her team and has created world class instructors. Respect is mandatory in martial arts and we encourage each other to be the best we can be in the dojo and in life.

Shihan has completed certificates III and IV in Fitness and has a diploma in sport coaching and development martial arts specific and has completed her martial arts preschoolers development course specialising in physical and social development.

Shihan Amy specialises in women’s self defence and confidence building, weaponry and helping youth programs in the community. Shihan encourages families to further their knowledge in martial arts and to see that it’s more than a tool in self-defence but an education in life.

Sensei Adam started Edge in 2008. He achieved third Dan-Sandan at Edge in 2017. He watched his two daughters train for many years before he decided it was time to start and feel the benefits that he had seen his daughters receive. Sensei Adam enjoys training with his youngest daughter and is very proud to know that both his girls are confident and able to protect themselves.

Sensei Adam started teaching classes regularly early 2018.

He enjoys teaching immensely and watching his students to learn and obtain their goals. Sensei Adam enjoys the challenge of martial arts and believes there is no end to your training, Martial arts constantly challenges your mind and body and gives you a powerful feeling that you can achieve anything that you work hard towards.

Sensei regularly teaches in the adult’s program and assists in the Junior programs.

Sensei Callum has been training for over 15 years. He started his martial arts training as a child back in 2007. Sensei is a third dan adult student.

His parents wanted him to build his confidence and he wanted to learn how to protect himself as he grew into a young man. His philosophy on teaching is to encourage students to set a goal for themselves and be proud of every improvement and achievement they make.

He wants to inspire others as those before him have inspired him to work hard, never give up and tackle every challenge that comes your way with a positive attitude. He believes every journey is your own and you start martial arts for your own reasons, you stay because you build friendships, you feel motivated to be better and you find great value in the many life skills that you learn at Edge.

Sensei Callum teaches the weapons program, our junior programs and assists in the adults programs.

Sempai Samantha is Kyoshi Andrew’s youngest daughter. She started training when she was four years old. She took some time off but has always been involved at Edge growing up. She then restarted her training in 2014. She recently achieved her full Shodan Black Belt.

Sempai Samantha credits the focus and determination that she has gained from her training at Edge to help her through some tough challenges in her life. She loves training and teaching at Edge because it has a wonderful family feel and the team is always positive and motivating. Sempai Samantha assists teaching in the children’s programs and loves the atmosphere the children bring into the dojo. She enjoys watching them grow and complete the tasks given to them with a smile on their face. Sempai Samantha is always at the dojo with a smile of her face and loves welcoming new students to the school.