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Josh Harwood | Impact Martial Arts Chirnside Park

Sensei Josh Harwood

Chief Instructor and Head Instructor of Kilsyth

jharwood@impactma.com.au

Sensei Josh Harwood started training at the age of 8 in 2005, in Bayswater under Golden Cobra Martial Arts. Sensei Josh received his black belt in 2009.

Since then he joined the leadership team to start his passion for teaching. In late 2015 Sensei Josh took over running his first full time location which was then Lilydale Centre, and since grow that to what is now the Kilsyth Centre. Sensei Josh has since earned his 3rd Degree Black Belt in 2016 along with extensive cross training in Kickboxing, BJJ and MMA.

Sensei Josh training has taken him all around the world where he has competed in the ISKA US Open in Orlando, Florida placing 2nd representing Australia. He has also competed in the ISKA World Cup in Sydney Australia placing 1st in his division. He has been competing since 2008 and still loves it to this day. He loves helping his students develop a passion for tournaments and watching them succeed in events they love and have a passion for.

Sensei Josh loves seeing his Students tackle new challenges and watching them succeed in life. Watching them gain confidence in new skills they are learning.

CERTIFICATIONS
  • 20 Years Martial Arts Experience
  • 3rd Degree Black Belt Kobura-do Karate
  • Purple Belt in Bang Muay Thai
  • White Belt in Machado BJJ
  • Level 2 First Aid 
  • Working with Children’s Check
  • Certificate 3 Sports Coaching

Sempai Mitch

Assistant Instructor

Sempai Mitchell started training at the age of 5 in 2011. He holds a first-degree black belt. Whilst at karate he enjoys practising weapons and other XMA forms.

Outside of the club Sempai is a first lieutenant in the CFA juniors’ program.

Sempai loves being an instructor because not only can he help other students grow in their martial arts journey, but it also helps him progress as a better person and student. Something that motivates him in his training is the friends that he has made in my many years of training, they are always there to help and support him.

“Dont stop when you’re tired. Stop when your done” – Wesley Snipes

Sempai Sienna

Assistant Instructor

Sempai Sienna Maloney started training at the age of 5 in 2009, at Revolution Martial Arts, boronia. Sempai Sienna obtained her black belt in 2015.

She joined leadership since then and has found a love for teaching and helping. Sempai Sienna has received her 1st degree black belt in 2016.

Sempai Sienna also has a passion for tournaments and competitions, she received 2 world champion titles at the ISKA World Cup in Sydney Australia, for point sparing and kickboxing in 2017.

Her favourite part of teaching is helping the students grow and develop life skills while taking them through their martial art journey.

Certifications
  • 12 Years Martial Arts Experience
  • 1st Degree Black Belt Kobura-Do Karate
  • First Aid Certificate