Master Instructor
Peter Shannon - 6th Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
1973
CURRENT RANKINGS
Australian Doce Pares Chief Instructor – 6th Grade
Black Belt
Freestyle Martial Arts – 7th Degree Black Belt
Muay Thai Kickboxing – 6th Degree Trainer
AWARDS
2000 Blitz Martial Arts Magazine – Freestyle Instructor
Of The Year
Awarded for contribution to and promotion of Filipino Martial Arts
in
Australia.
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
Further expansion and promotion of the Filipino Martial Arts
throughout the Australasian Region, with strong ethics based emphasis
on developing instructors and students with quality expertise and
skills based on the teachings of GM Dionisio A. Cañete and
the “Multi-Styles system of “Doce Pares International”.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
For my personal approach to the martial arts journey I have
always had “Perseverance, Honesty and Loyalty” as the
trinity of philosophy towards both my own progression and growth in
the martial arts, with the underlying traits of “Dedication
and Application” extending through to fellow instructors and
students.
I consider my martial arts to be a full-time application of training
and teaching and will always be striving for improvement and refinement
in both the personal and training aspects of life. |
Guro Roberta
Shannon - 5th Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
1978
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 5th Grade Black Belt
Freestyle Martial Arts – Probationary 5th Degree Black Belt
Muay Thai Kickboxing – 2nd Degree Trainer
AWARDS
1998 BJC AEK instructor of the year
2000 Best 4th degree grading - freestyle martial arts
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
To be the best possible Doce Pares Instructor I can be. To
continue to further improve my abilities and skills within Doce Pares.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
Thanks to my martial arts training, loyalty and dedication
have always driven me in any task I have undertaken. To continue to
improve my abilities as an instructor and pass this onto my students,
no matter what type of training I participate in. To continually improve
as a person, friend, wife, daughter and mother. Life is a wonderful
journey, no matter what it throws your way, it's the way you deal
with it that counts. "Feel the fear and do it anyway". |
Master Marc
Toussaint - 5th Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
1982
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares Australia - Victorian State Head Instructor – 5th Grade
Black Belt
Freestyle Martial Arts – 6th Degree Black Belt
AWARDS
2002, 2005 BJC AEK instructor of the year
2004 BJC Contribution Award
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
To work with others and help develop Doce Pares in Victoria and beyond; and to continue training with Doce Pares International in Cebu, so we keep moving forward.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
From the time I first started my Journey in martial arts, I have gotten more out of it than I would have ever thought I could have. Doce Pares has been a big part of this. I have been so humbled by the skill and knowledge I have gathered on my journey, and never worried to put myself out side my comfort zone, or to be worried to make mistakes from time to time, because I believe it's the journey not the destination that's important. |
Guro Vela Georgiev - 4th
Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
2002
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 4th Grade Black Belt
Academy of Eskrima (Cebu, Philippines) - Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Eskrima
Freestyle Martial Arts – 2nd Degree Black Belt
Muay Thai Kickboxing – 2nd Degree Trainer
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
The foundation of my martial arts journey comes from the
belief that inner strength will transcend into a life of fulfillment.
I am a strong believer in the principle that “Practice is Perfection”
and the three pillars of Loyalty, Perseverance and Honesty. A person
should be deliberate, dedicated, thinking and feeling, disciplined,
striving for continuous improvement, truthful, honest and real. |
Guro Darren
Hawke - 2nd Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
1984
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 2nd Grade Black Belt
Muay Thai Kickboxing – 5th Degree Trainer
AWARDS
2000 BJC AEK instructor of the year
2003 Fighting Fit Freestyle instructor of the year
2005 Bushido Cross of the year
2008, 2009 Kidz Thai instructor of the year
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
To have an impact on students lives through the positive benefits of Martial Arts arts, empowering them to build a life of personal development by adopting the values of loyalty, respect, honesty, honour, humility and building leadership skills.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
Through practice we become aware of what we think and why. What shapes our values and beliefs, then we can step back and look at it with more of a pure mind. |
Guro Glen
Eden - 2nd Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
1989
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 2nd Grade Black Belt
Ging Mo Kune Kung Fu – Si-Hing
AWARDS
2006 BJC AEK instructor of the year
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
Make available the expertise and skills of Doce Pares to
all of those in need and those worthy, whenever possible.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
Balanced self coercion and expressed creativity in all challenges
and opportunities, increasing my capacity to live a life well spent. |
Guro Stefan
Bruni - 1st Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
1999
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 1st Grade Black Belt
Muay Thai Kickboxing – 1st Degree Trainer
AWARDS
2008 BJC AEK instructor of the year
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
To share friendship, knowledge and lend a helping hand to fellow instructors and students in the art of Doce Pares wherever possible. |
Guro Martin
Cadman - 1st Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
2005
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 1st Grade Black Belt
AWARDS
2010 BJC AEK instructor of the year
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
Martial arts should be fun, useful, thought provoking and have a positive lasting affect on the lives of all involved.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
As good writers know, you should always be prepared to 'kill your darlings', and force yourself out of your comfort zone. Maintaining an openness to new ideas and regularly reviewing your assumptions and prejudices is paramount to growing as an individual and martial artist. |
Guro Clare
Stainsby - 1st Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
2000
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 1st Grade Black Belt
Academy of Eskrima (Cebu, Philippines) - Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Eskrima
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
To be the best I can be and help others do the same. To promote, study, teach and share the knowledge and skills of Doce Pares Eskrima to the highest of standards.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
Enjoyment of the martial arts journey is one of life’s great adventure’s to share in. Values of perseverance, honesty, loyalty, courage, respect, compassion and mindfulness guide the way. It is humbling and empowering to learn what one doesn’t know. Practice is the key; application and determination. Teachers and traveling companions help the journey. Of course, it’s not only Martial Arts but a journey of discovery that benefits all aspects of being. |
Guro Robert
Mattson - 1st Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
CURRENT RANKINGS
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
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Guro Dean Carter - 1st Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
CURRENT RANKINGS
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
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Guro Craig Farrier - 1st Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
1980
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 1st Grade Black Belt
Goju Ryu Karate
Tsutsumi Hozan Ryu Ju-Jitsu
Western Boxing
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
To promote and teach, continue to study and learn Filipino Martial Arts. Martial Arts should encourage us to develop strength, confidence and a sense of community.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
I am convinced that life is 10% of what happens to us and 90% of how we react to it. I believe that we should never give up and to always strive to give any personal challenge our very best effort. |
Guro Joshua Farrier - 1st Grade Black Belt |
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BEGAN TRAINING IN MARTIAL
ARTS
2004
CURRENT RANKINGS
Doce Pares International – 1st Grade Black Belt
Bushi Kempo Ju-Jitsu - Blue Belt
Brazilian Ju-Jitsu - 1st Stripe
MARTIAL ARTS MISSION STATEMENT
Learning Martial Arts should be fun and yet practical. It is a great way to meet people and make good friendships.
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY
I believe that you should always put the very best effort in to everything you do in life. Leave your ego’s at the door as each person you train with has something they are good at that you can learn from them. |
Training trips and
gradings from 2000 to 2011 have seen the Doce Pares International
Black Belt rankings awarded to the following:
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