Head of School
Shihan Jim Stackpoole
Shichi Dan – 7th Degree
1st Head of School of Kyushin Ryu in Australia sadly passed in August of 2022
Shihan Meladee Stackpoole
Roku Dan – 6th Degree
2nd Head of School of Kyushin Ryu in Australia
2023-2026
Shihan Moti Ram
Go Dan – 5th Degree
3rd Head of School of Kyushin Ryu in Australia
2026-Current
Our Instructors
All of our instructors are Australian Government accredited NCAS Jujitsu coaches and hold current First Aid Certificates and Queensland Working with Children Blue Cards.
Yondan - 4th Degree Black Belt
Current Rank: Yondan (4th Degree)
Date Started:
Rank Attained: 2022
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Life outside the Dojo:
Current Rank: Yondan (4th Degree)
Date Started: 2006
Rank Attained: 2025
Favourite Technique/Training: Ne-waza practice
Life outside the Dojo: Martial Arts Instructor at MAQLD
Sandan - 3rd Degree Black Belt
Current Rank: Sandan (3rd Degree)
Date Started:
Rank Attained: 2016
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Life outside the Dojo:
Current Rank: Sandan (3rd Degree)
Date Started: 2013
Rank Attained: 2024
Favourite Technique/Training: Uchi Mata
Life outside the Dojo: Works with the Queensland Government as a Civil Servant.
Current Rank: Sandan (3rd Degree)
Date Started: 2014
Rank Attained: 2024
Favourite Technique/Training: Seoi Otoshi
Life outside the Dojo: Works with the Queensland Government as a Civil Servant.
Current Rank: Sandan (3rd Degree)
Date Started: 2011
Rank Attained: 2025
Favourite Technique/Training: Morote Seoi Nage
Life outside the Dojo: Technical Support Worker
Nidan - 2nd Degree Black Belt
Current Rank: Nidan (2nd Degree)
Date Started: 2016
Rank Attained: 2021
Favourite Technique/Training: Seoi Otoshi
Life outside the Dojo: Cycling and Pest Management
Shodan - 1st Degree Black Belt
Current Rank: Shodan (1st Degree)
Date Started: 2013
Rank Attained: 2020
Favourite Technique/Training: Ura Goshi
Life outside the Dojo: Currently training in the Defence Force
Current Rank: Shodan (1st Degree)
Date Started:
Rank Attained: 2023
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