Instructors 
 

Sensei Ivan Barbic (2nd Degree Black Belt - Nidan)

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Sensei Ivan Barbic began training in Tae Kwon Do in Melbourne in 1993. Studying under Robert Lai 6th Degree black Belt. In that time competing in local competitions and state level championships.

 

From there moving to Chelsea, Victoria began training in Wing Chun Kung Fu under
Sifu Cameron Douglas Level 10 instructor - Gold Sash Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu.
 

At the end of 2002 began training in Combat Kai – Mixed Martial Arts under instructor Shihan Cameron Douglas 6th Degree Black Belt.

 

This all led to the Karate journey beginning 2008 until today in Shotokan / Goju Karate under Instructor – Sensei Andy Kent – 4th Degree Black Belt.
 

In 2013 Sensei Andy Kent relocated to Cambodia for work and to open the Australian/Cambodia Karate (Goju Ryu) – Shimbukai Karate Academy.

Sensei Dan O’Sullivan and Sensei Ivan Barbic as first students of Andy Kent’s Shihdo Karate where left to decide whether to continue the Dojo or look at somewhere else to train. As we were passionate about Karate, our Dojo and students Dan O’Sullivan took on the position of head instructor with Ivan Barbic assistant instructor. Forward to the end of 2016 with work and personal training commitments Dan stepped down from instructing and the running of Fangshi Karate.
 

2013 to 2016. Sensei Dan O’Sullivan 3rd Degree Black Belt. Assistant instructor Sensei Ivan Barbic

 

2017 – Current.  Fangshi Shotokan Karate is run by Sensei Ivan Barbic

 

Sensei Ivan Barbic is passionate about karate and martial arts has devoted a lot of his life to martial arts. Has trained with renowned martial arts masters and continues to expand his knowledge and commitment to providing the highest level of instruction to the school.
Sensei Ivan Barbic is dedicated to promoting the martial arts as well as passing on the benefits of Shotokan Karate – The Way of the Shotokan (See Dojo -kun).

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Certifications

• Registered child care provider

 

 

Instructor related martial Arts certifications:

• Working with Children certified and registered – Valid to 2023.

• MMA – Martial arts Australia – Industry Registered.

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Martial Arts Journey

ITF - Tae Kwon Do     1993 - 1996

Level Achieved - Red Belt  

Instructor – Robert Lai 6th Degree black Belt
 

Competitions

2nd Place – Free Sparring - Victorian Regional Championships – Mildura 1995

2nd Place – Free Sparring - Victorian State Championships – Melton 1995

 

Wing Chun Kung Fu   1999 - 2003

Level Achieved – Level 5  

Instructor – Sifu Cameron Douglas Level 10 instructor - Gold Sash Traditional Wing Chun Kung Fu

 

Combat Kai     2003 - 2004

Instructor - Shihan Cameron Douglas 6th Degree Black Belt

 

Shihdo Shotokan / Goju         2008 - 2013

Level Achieved – Shodan  

Instructor – Sensei Andy Kent – 4th Degree Black Belt  

 

Fangshi Shotokan Karate       2013 - 2016

Level Achieved – 2nd Degree Black Belt  

Instructor – Sensei Dan O’Sullivan – 3rd Degree Black Belt  

 

Fangshi Shotokan Karate       2016 - 2020

Instructor – Sensei Ivan Barbic – 2nd Degree Black Belt   

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ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR:  Craig Bruce (1st Degree Black Belt - Shodan)

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Martial Arts Journey

Wing Chun Kung Fu    2003 - 2004
Level Achieved - Level 2 

Instructor – Sifu Gabriel Yamin - Wong Shum Leung Wing Chun Kung Fu Methodologies / Progressive Combat Science
 

Fangshi Shotokan Karate       2013 - 2016

Level Achieved – 1st Degree Black Belt  

Instructor – Sensei Dan O’Sullivan – 3rd Degree Black Belt  

 

Fangshi Shotokan Karate       2017 - 2020

Instructor – Sensei Ivan Barbic  – 2nd Degree Black Belt

 

Beast Fight Club       2016 - Present

Muay Thai / Kick Boxing

Instructor – Jake Mitchell  – IKBF South Pacific Middleweight champion 2009

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