History
Multi style Martial Arts Academy was formed in New Zealand in 1987 by Sensei Robin and is affiliated to Master Rick Clarks Ao Denkou Kai and the InternationalPhilippine Martial Arts Federation.
Our Chief Instructor in New Zealand is Sensei Robin. Sensei first commenced training in 1978. He began teaching in 1987 after completing an intensive full time, live in Instructor training course in Brisbane Australia under Korean TaeKwon do Master Yun Ku Yun 8th Dan.
Sensei Robin holds Black Belts in Karate, TaeKwon Do, Ao Denkou Jitsu and an instructor certification in Kombatan Arnis as well as having had competitive full contact kickboxing experience. He also has completed a Diploma of Recreation and Sport and is the former Southern Director for the South Pacific TaeKwon do Association.
The following are some of the excellent Martial Art Masters and Instructors whom Sensei Robin feels privileged to have learned from in his years training in the martial arts.
Master Rick Clark 8th Dan Ryukyu Kempo 7th Dan Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan 7th Dan Ju-jitsu 5th Dan Judo 3rd Dan Modern Arnis 1st Dan Hapkido
Mr John Mcdougal 4th Dan Tae chung Karate
Mr Andrew Barberr 6th Dan Seido Karate
Master Yun Ku Yun 9th Dan TaeKwon do.
Professor Wally Jay 10th Dan Jiujitsu.
Bill (Super foot ) Wallace undefeated World Middle Weight full contact Karate champ.
Master Surachai Sirisute President of the Thai boxing association U.S.A.
Master George Dillman 9th Dan Ryukyu Kempo Karate.
Mr Ian Waite 6th Dan Ryukyu Kempo Karate.
Mr Kurt Graham 5th Dan Kombatan Arnis.
Mr Andy Elliott 6th Dan Kombatan Arnis.
Hanshi Patrick McCarthy Karate Master.
GrandMaster Bobby Taboada Balintawak Escrima Cventada system.
Master Toshishiro Obata Swordsmaster, Aikijutsu and Kobudo Master.
There are others that are to numerous to list and although not as well known as the above have contributed to his growth and knowledge in the martial arts.
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A Martial Art can be defined as a system of techniques - physical and mental exercises developed as a successful means for self-defense, both armed and unarmed techniques, skills and abilities that are martial in nature but do not benefit the practitioner and their community are generally not considered martial arts. Mutual benefit must be a component. Martial arts utilize a variety of combat methods. Some fighting styles emphasize weaponless techniques while others teach the use of weapons. Some styles focus on grappling while others put their emphasis on striking. Weaponless systems use hand, arm, foot, shin, and knee striking and blocking techniques. Some weapons that may be used are the staff, sword, knife, dagger and nunchaku.
Not all forms of self-defense are actually considered to be martial arts. Some argue that unless warriors were using a fighting system in actual combat, it was not truly a martial art. Additionally, there is a difference between martial art and martial sport; the sport application of a combat system is not a martial art. Not all activities designated as martial arts are martial or artistic.
While some martial arts developed from warrior combat, others developed as a means for spiritual and physical development. Strictly defined, martial arts are combat arts, methods for killing an opponent in battle. Martial ways, or, those arts that have a spiritual component, go beyond combat effectiveness.
Today, the martial arts are practiced for health and fitness, sport, law enforcement, spiritual benefits as well as for self-defense.
