Our Instructors & Staff Members

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Hapkido and other martial arts and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff has attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students. Here are a few of PMA Super Martial Arts Centres, MENAI AND PADSTOW's instructors and other staff members, starting with Henrry Perez:

Henrry Perez  (5th Degree)  Please see Chief Instructors page

Kristie Favorito  (Program Manager)  Miss Kristie has a nurturing nature for all students and the desire to achieve great results as student. Holding a Degree in Social Studies from the University of Sydney and a lengthy experience dealing with the public and children, Kristie is an assest both to students and the centre. With 3 years experience in Martial Arts and holding an Indoor Activity Government Certification for our Rock Climbing Centre, Kristie is happy to be of assistance to your needs.

Leo Perez  (Floor Manager)  Leo started his training at the age of 4 under my strict supervision, holding a Second Degree in Hapkido, experience in Thai Boxing and and blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Leo has much to offer as a role model. Leo has achieved many results in competitions in point and continuos sparring, XMA and much more. His best achievment is through his consistency and no quiting attitude has made his Father and Instructor proud all the way. Congratulations Leo........

Gokhan Akturk  (Floor Manager)  Mr Gokhan has 8 years training under PMA. Holding a second Degree in Hapkido and numerours credential in MMA, Thai Boxing and Brazilian Jiutsu. As well as his recognitions, Gokhan has travelled abroad and participated in seminars and training in the US and Thailand. Certified level 1 coach in MMA under American Top Team.

Alex Perez  (1st Degree Assistant instructor) Alex Perez has been training Martial Arts since the age of 4. Training in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Thai boxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Holding a Junior Black Belt 1st Degree, Alex trains 6 days a week and assist istructing with junior students. Good work Alex

Rosemary Perez  (Accounts Manager) Rosemary Perez has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Pave Corak  (Level 1 MMA Assistant Instructor)  Pave has been training mixed martial arts with PMA for 1 year. Having a great mature nature and training dilligantly he has earned the respect from his peers from the floor up. Having achieved a Bachelor of Exercise Science a Certificate 3 in fitness and holding a current first aid certificate, Pave is a great asset to PMA and a true example to other students.

Joel Everson  (1st Degree Junior Assistant Instructor) Joel Everson is one of the most active students at PMA, holding a 1st Degree junior black belt, Joel is well earnedhis stripes and with the continue support as assistant instructor I am sure that he will se Joel exeling at anything he put his mind into. Congratulations Joel

Jaymee Pollock  (Assistant Instructor) Jaymee Pollock has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Austin Cootes  (Ist Degree Assistant Instrutor) Austin Cootes has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Samantha Bua  (Assistant Instructor) Samantha Bua has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Nicholas Walker  (Assistant Instructor BJJ) Nicholas Walker has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Elliot Ku  (Assistat Instructor) Elliot Ku has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

For more information about the PMA Super Martial Arts Centres, MENAI AND PADSTOW staff or training programs, please contact us at (02) 9773 8500 or by clicking here.