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Instructors
Select from a list of our current Instructors and Assistant Instructors
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Murray McKechnie
Murray is the owner and manager of Kalamunda Kickboxing, and has 'hands on' run the
club since its inception.
After training for almost 15 years, his accomplishments include:
Head Coach for the Australian Kickboxing team at the World Amateur Kickboxing Championships in Chiang Mai, Thailand in April 2004
- Assistant Coach for Australia World Amateur Championships (Khazakstan) 2003
- Assistant Coach for Australia World Amateur Championships (Bangkok) 2006
- Provided local community and schools with martial arts programs, events and demonstrations
- Awarded probationary 3rd Dan rank titled ‘Sensei’ in Zen Do Kai freestyle karate in 2003
- Managed, promoted and held five annual martial arts tournaments titled ‘Fight Night’ from 2000 – 2005.
- Achieved Instructor level 2nd Dan Black belt in Zen Do Kai freestyle karate in 2000
- Achieved Instructor level 7 in Muay Thai kickboxing in 2004
- Bodyguarding for Australian Idol and CPP (Close Personal Protection) for high profile corporate and media identities
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Dave is a Level 5 Black/Red Singlet and has been kickboxing for 6 and instructing for 2 years.
Dave started training at Kalamunda after being told
it was one of the best clubs to train with, and Murray the best coach to train under for competitive fighting.
After recently returning from overseas, Dave Catto is back at the club and instructing both beginner and advanced
kickboxing classes. Dave is a regular fighter and has won numerous kickboxing and Muay Thai titles, including his Australian Title win in November 2006
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Brian began training with the club 4 years ago, and has been instructing the beginner kickboxing and Mazenod Classes for two.
Brian believes Kalamunda has the best club atmosphere in WA, and it is its spirit that has made such a difference to the success
of its students and competitive fighers.
In his spare time outside the club, Brian is a Brick Technical Operator, and has completed
his Senior First Aid Certificate.
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Matt Sansalone
Matt has trained With the club for 8 years, and has spent half of that time instructing, having achieved his Level 6 Red Instructor grade. Matt has had 9 fights (and counting),
and is a qualified competition referee and judge for the WKA. Matt trains with Kalamunda because of its students, coaches, and the
high quality of both that the club produces.
"Kalamunda always stands out at the gradings in Perth, especially on our technique,
because we pride ourselves on teaching that, right from the first lesson."
Outside of the club, Matt is a IT Network Administrator for a large organisation.
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David Dever
David has been training for approximately 3 years, and has recently taken up the new role as Kids Karate Instructor. David's classes are enthusiastic and brings a breath of fresh air to the Kids program. He was recently nominated for Instructor of the Year for WA.
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Matt King has been training with Kalamunda Kickboxing for four years, and has recently graded to Brown level. Matt has extensive experience in assisting the beginner Kickboxing classes and has recently trained under Thai Champion Chao Saksiriboon. Matt has recently begun teaching the Junior Fight Club.
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Zuzia Zykus
(Assistant Instructor)
Zuzia has been training for four years and is a Muay Thai brown singlet. Zuzia instructs the
junior fight club, and also assists Murray in highschool instruction. Zuzia is a former
WA Super Featherweight Kickboxing Champion
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Currently the Australian Champion for her weight division, Alica is one of Kalamunda's regular fighters. Having achieved her Level 5 Black/Red grade, Alicia has fought all over Australia, and been invited overseas
for some international bouts, and many believe her technique and ability personifies Thai Boxing.
Alicia is in the WA State under 21 Hockey Team, who recently came 2nd in the Australian National Hockey Championships.
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At Blackbelt level, Tim has been with Kalamunda Kickboxing since starting as a student through a local highschool. Since then, Tim has advanced through the ranks with multiple fights and wins, using his trademark weapons of knees and headkicks. Tim currently teaches the beginner kickboxing classes.
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