Personal Training Karate Perth Instructor
Personal Training Karate Perth – Our professional team of instructors hold some of the highest qualifications in Australia. Through teaching methods which have been successful since Shobukan was established in 1974, you or your child will benefit mentally and physically through Karate for Kids training with Shobukan Karate in Perth ,Western Australia.
Our instructors are a qualified under the Australian Sports Commission Coaching accreditation scheme,and have Working with Children checks.
Shihan Dion Panossian
8th Dan Shito Ryu
Trained and graded under Kyoshi Kyoshin Kayo 9th Dan , direct student of Kosei Kuniba, Kenwa Mabuni and Ryusei Tomoyori.
5th Dan Ryuei Ryu
Trained and graded by Sensei Tsuguo Sakumoto 9th Dan – 3 x World Champion, Coach of multiple world champions including Olympic Gold medalist Ryo Kiyuna.
World Karate Federation
- World Kumite Referee A
- World Kata Judge A
- Member of World Karate Federation Referee Commission 2011 – 2021
- Member of World Karate Federation Technical Commission 2024
- Appointed Chief Referee 2017 Premier League Okinawa ,Japan
- Appointed Chief Referee 2018 Premier League Tokyo ,Japan
- Appointed Chief Referee 2019 Premier League Shanghai ,China
- Selected as Referee for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games shortlist.
Oceania Karate Federation
- Chairman Oceania Karate Federation Referee Council 2011-2024.
- Chairman Oceania Karate Federation Technical Commission 2024
Australian Karate Federation
- Chairman Australian Karate Federation Referee Council.
- Selected as Referee for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
- Silver level – Australian Sports Commission (Karate Specific).
West Australian Karate Federation
- President – West Australian Karate Federation. 2013-2019.
Sportwest
Other
Kali Sikran Interanation – Black Belt
Shihan Michael Panossian
7th Dan Shito Ryu
Trained and graded under Kyoshi Kyoshin Kayo 9th Dan , direct student of Kosei Kuniba, Kenwa Mabuni and Ryusei Tomoyori.
4th Dan Ryuei Ryu
Trained and graded by Sensei Tsuguo Sakumoto 9th Dan – 3 x World Champion, Coach of multiple world champions including Olympic Gold medalist Ryo Kiyuna.
World Karate Federation
- World Karate Federation – Kumite & Kata Coach
Australian Karate Federation
- National Coach – Australian Karate Federation.
- National Referee – Australian Karate Federation
- Gold level Coach – Australian Sports Commission (Karate Specific)
West Australian Karate Federation
- Head State Coach 2012 – Present
- State Coach 2000 – Present
Other
- Kali Sikaran International Black Belt
