Instructors in Choi Kwang-Do have to be certified under the Choi Kwang-Do International Instructor program. To maintain this certification, they have to be active members in the martial art, must undertake regular training classes and participate in regular instructor classes to ensure that the required quality of instruction is met.
Each of our instructors has been chosen for their desire to help people. They all share the qualities of perseverance, patience and professionalism to help you to develop your personal abilities and to maybe find ones that you didn't know existed.
Sabunim John VonHoff
Sabunim John VonHoff Chief Instructor School Owner
Mr VonHoff has been involved in Choi Kwang-Do since its introduction in Townsville in 1993, and is qualified as an Examiner by CKD International.
Sabunim Peter Naess
Sabunim Peter Naess Chief Instructor School Owner
Mr Naess has been involved in a number of different martial arts styles over the years and has been training in Choi Kwang-Do since 2000. He enjoys mixing the blend of martial arts and psychology for the life skills development of all students.
Sabunim Peter Pinches with one of our junior assistant students.
Sabunim Peter Pinches Head Instructor
Mr Pinches joined Choi Kwang-Do in 1998. He gained his chief instructor qualification in 2001, and since then has had extensive experience in running adults and childrens classes, as well as being closely involved with running a school.
Peter Demartini
Peter Demartini Assistant Instructor
Mr Demartini enrolled in the assistant instructor program in 2004, and is a dedicated member of our school since we first commenced classes.
"I have great personal satisfaction in knowing that Choi is developing positive changes in my life".
Alex Cronin
Alex Cronin Assistant Instructor
Alex enjoys practicing and teaching Choi Kwang Do to people of all ages.
"It's a great way to become a more confident and focused person".
Katrina Naess
Katrina Naess Assistant Instructor
Ms Naess started training in CKD in 2000. Notable achievements include earning 2nd Dan in 2006, and training at an International Seminar in 2007.
"CKD has given me confidence, leadership qualities and the ongoing motivation to make the most of life."