Master Suzi Sandfort
Master Instructor & School Owner
”Believe. Lead. Inspire.”
Mrs Sandfort has been in the Martial Arts industry for 40 years. Training in many different styles in her younger years, and enjoying the competitive journey of martial arts, she trained for many years overseas after settling in the United States in 1999. In 2008, she made the decision to relocate back to Australia and together with her daughter, Master Luckii and the support of their family, they opened their first full-time school in Australia. She now holds the rank of 6th degree Black Belt, being awarded the title of Master in July 2023. Master Suzi is incredibly strong and motivating! We wouldn’t be here without such an ambitious and compassionate leader.
Master Lakeiya Sandfort
Master Instructor & School Owner
”There is Power in Kindness”
Master Luckii is the most energetic and bubbly instructor you’ll come across! She started Martial Arts at the age of 2, and began her competition journey at the age of 7. She went on to achieve many US titles over the years and Australian Champion in 2019. She, with Master Sandfort, is also a 6th degree Black Belt, being awarded the title of Master in July 2023. She loves living a healthy lifestyle, always pairing her martial arts with something active like powerlifting, rock climbing, or hiking. She is extremely passionate about woman’s empowerment and self-defence. You will be inspired by her talent, drive, passion and beautiful heart.
Ryan Sirmais
Chief Instructor
”Guiding the Next Generation”
Mr Sirmais started his Martial Arts career with us as a young teenager back in 2008 alongside his family. From day one, he was eager to train hard, learn, serve and pass his knowledge on to as many people as he could. Ryan has dedicated his life to teaching martial arts, having been focused heavily on Taekwondo and cross training in BJJ, Systema and Muay Thai. With his knowledge and leadership alongside his "dad jokes", you are guaranteed to walk away from every class feeling physically strong with a smile on your face.
Ash El-Halabi
Senior Instructor
”Strength Isn’t All Physical, It’s Mental Too”
Mr El-Halabi, or better known as Mr E, is a 4th degree Black Belt and started his journey with us in 2010 with his two sisters and his Mumma. Mr El-Halabi is incredibly talented and extremely focused! He is known for his gruelling workouts and attention to detail. When he isn’t at the school training or teaching, he’s either hitting the gym or studying hard. He is a very passionate and caring instructor and finds the utmost joy in helping students succeed.
Hanan El-Halabi
Assistant Instructor
”You Have The Power in Yourself to Make Anything Possible”
Mrs El-Halabi is a 4th degree Black Belt who joined our martial arts family in 2010 with her son, Mr E, and her two daughters, Eleen and Elissa, who are both 3rd degree black belts. Hanan saw an amazing opportunity to be able to do something healthy and fun together as a family with her children, and together they have accomplished some pretty amazing things. From staying the path and keeping not only herself but her children on track, to representing Australia overseas several times, to guiding and inspiring others, Hanan is a powerhouse!
Miss Elissa and Miss Mina
Youth Leaders
”You Got This!”
These two amazing young ladies are the highest ranking juniors who have both been in our martial arts family for more than two thirds of their lives. They have forged the most incredible friendship through martial arts and have enjoyed coming up through the ranks together over the past decade. Miss Elissa started her training as a wee 4 year old. Miss Mina joined our family as a wee 5 year old! Through dedication, perseverance, and incredibly supportive and encouraging parenting, both Elissa and Mina are 3rd degree black belts.