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 5th 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 25 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 and is currently completing cert III in domestic violence and support.

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 is a head Instructor in the adult’s program and assists in the Junior programs.

Sensei Callum has been training for over 19 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 is the Head Instructor of the children’s classes, the weapons program and the adults programs.

Sempai Samantha is Kyoshi Andrew’s youngest daughter. She started training when she was four years old. She has always been involved at Edge growing up. She recently achieved her full Nidan 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 thhe fitness programs.

She 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.

Sempai Abby started martial arts when she was 4 years old. Her love for the dojo and a life of fitness and strength has kept her motivated to continue her training. She says it feels like her second home.

Sempai Abby has been teaching for more than 6 years and is one of the head Instructors of the Little Ninjas program.

Sempai Abby is involved in all aspects of Edge and she will be one of the first people you meet at the dojo. She has a great energy and loves the values that martial arts instils.

Sensei Sym has been involved in martial arts since he was a teen. During these years he has trained with an enormous amount of Instructors including the late Soke Richard Norton.

Sensei Sym is a Kickboxing champion and brings an wealth of knowledge to Edge with years of experience.

Sensei Sym teaches in all programs from Little Ninjas through to the adults class.

Sempai Landen has been training at Edge for over 10 years.

He enjoys the discipline and focus martial arts have given him and the fitness as well. Sempai Landen is very skilled in weaponry and teaches the classes as well the as children’s programs.

He trains with his Dad on a weekly basis and enjoys the friendships he has made in the dojo.

Sempai Mia is our newest team member to start teaching classes at Edge and assists in the Little Ninjas and Warriors programs.

She began her training when she was 9 years old and started the leadership team program shortly after.

Sempai Mia loves the culture of the school and the friends she has made along the way. She regularly wins 1st place in tournaments and enjoys the competition with a smiling face.

She gets to train with her mum and they often practice together. Sempai Mia is the smiliest person you will ever meet.

Sempai Cooper has been coming to Edge for over 7 years. He is into sports and love the physical challenges that martial arts give.

Sempai Cooper began teaching in the Little Ninjas and Warriors classes and feels really strongly about helping the students to achieve the benefits that he has over the years.

Sempai Cooper gets to train with his brother and they often love competing against each other in the dojo in a fun and brotherly way. Dedication is very important to him.