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5th Dan · Chief Instructor

Sensei Maurice Matteucci

Sensei Maurice is a strong, disciplined and experienced karate teacher who has trained and studied three major karate styles over more than 45 years.

He began practising karate (Kyokushin Kai) in 1970 at the age of 16, in an era with no head, fist or foot protection in sparring or competition. He then trained in Budokan Karate International (Shotokan) under Master Chew Choo Soot for around eleven years. In 1982 he moved to Shito-Ryu karate and Kobudo under Master Hayashi-Ha, and in 2004 to the lineage of Master Kenei Mabuni, under the guidance of Sensei Con Kassis.

Apart from his own competition achievements, he has produced numerous national and international competitors.

Qualifications

• Chief Instructor, Traditional Karate Academy
• Member, Australian Karate Federation
• Former Treasurer, WA Karate Federation
• Bronze Coach, National Accreditation Scheme
• International Kata & Kumite Referee
• Senior Kata Coach, WA Karate Federation

1st Dan (Shotokan)

Senpai Jenny

Senpai Jenny began karate at eleven years old and holds a Black Belt 1st Dan in Shotokan. She was selected as Female Captain for the Australian team at the 12th Shotokan Karate-do International Federation World Championships in 2016.

Shodan

Senpai Lisa

Senpai Lisa was awarded the rank of Black Belt Shodan in 2000. She has won medals representing TKA and Australia at local, regional, national and international championships.

Shodan

Senpai Dave

Senpai Dave began training in Hayashi-Ha Shito-Ryu karate in 1986 and achieved the rank of black belt Shodan in 1994. Around the same time he began training Kenshinryu Kobudo, an Okinawan weapons martial art.

Shodan

Senpai Manny

Carrying on a family tradition, Senpai Manny began his karate journey in 1998 at the age of five, practising Shito-Ryu karate and Kobudo under Master Hayashi. He achieved the rank of Black Belt Shodan in 2008.

Shodan

Senpai Josh

Senpai Josh started his karate journey in 2003 at ten years old, with Sensei Maurice at TKA. In 2011, at the age of eighteen, he achieved the rank of Shodan, and has competed in multiple tournaments.

Shodan

Senpai Kasey

Kasey began training at the age of six and achieved the rank of Shodan in 2009. She entered her first competition in 2001.

Instructor

Senpai John

Senpai John began practising karate in October 1991. He currently trains and teaches at the Cockburn ARC alongside Senpai Todd and Sensei Maurice Matteucci.

Instructor

Senpai Todd

Senpai Todd has over 32 years of experience across various martial arts styles and is a valued source of knowledge for the club.