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Head of School

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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 Card.
 

 

Yondan - 4th Degree Black Belt

 
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Sensei Jaime Stackpoole

Current Rank: Yondan (4th Degree)
Date Started:
Rank Attained: 2022
Favourite Technique/Training:
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Sensei Kyle Elkenhans

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

   
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Sensei Anthony Smith

Current Rank: Sandan (3rd Degree)
Date Started:
Rank Attained: 2016
Favourite Technique/Training:
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Sensei Tyler McInerney

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.

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Sensei Andrew Hammer

 

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.

Sensei Taylor Hayes

 

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

 
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Sensei Norm McInerney

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

 

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Sensei Monique Hammer

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

 

Sensei Damien Hammer

Current Rank: Shodan (1st Degree)
Date Started:
Rank Attained: 2023
Favourite Technique/Training:
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