Profile (recorded March 2009):

Sensei: Ben Grosse

Grade: Sensei

Favourite Kata: Empi

Favourite Technique: Round elbow strike (mawashi empi)

Dojo: Mt Riverview

Memorable Moment: Don’t know really, I have lots. Probably my first grading, as you know you can’t get your black belt without getting your yellow belt out of the way. It was memorable because Sensei Nabil came up to me during the grading and said was doing good. I was 13 at the time so it was good moment.

Words of Wisdom: Experiment with what we teach you, don’t just be one minded with the techniques that you know. Experiment with them, and find out what other uses they have to offer. Remember, a sensei can only show and open the door for us, its up to us to explore and look around. And also, train hard.