Craig Bajraktorevic-Hayward is one of Australia's best authorities on the Filipino fighting arts of Eskrima, Eskrido and also Pangamot a Philippine art similar to Jujitsu, but more street-orientated. Craig is a master ( 7th Grade black belt) in the style of Grandmaster Cacoy Canete - famous for his fighting ability and his no-nonsense approach to the art. Craig traveled to the Philippines many times to study directly under the Grandmaster
and has brought him to Australia to conduct seminars here.

Craig is a practical master, who believes in testing his knowledge and ability - he regularly competes in tournaments and is the current Australian WEKAF lightweight champion. Craig is devoted to promoting the art and founded the East Coast Doce Pares Institute three years ago, an organization which is rapidly growing. There are now schools running in five different Sydney suburbs and four of the students are current Australian champions.

Salvador ‘Dee’ Japon Jr.

Style:  Cacoy Doce Pares
Grade:  3rd Grade Black Belt
Teaches at:  NSW International Training College
                    Shop 17, Lower Ground Floor 227 Elizabeth Street
                    Sydney CBD
Contact:  0405 238 299
                        Other Styles: Okinawan Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Upukan, IWAK Muay Thai, Capoeira

Recently opening our new Sydney CBD location, Dee is our most supportive instructor, quietly going about teaching and encouraging his classmates in their training. A well-rounded martial artist committed to improvement of skills and technical excellence, he has represented the club at all tournaments and fight nights we have participated in and can always be relied upon to do us proud.

Elwyn Gabutero

Style: Cacoy Doce Pares
Grade: 2nd Grade Black Belt
Teaches at: BRISBANE (location to be advised)
Contact: 0413 046 671
Other Styles: AMOK, Upukan, IWAK Muay Thai

A self confessed nerd at the commencement of his training, Elwyn has risen to be one of the clubs most influential members and most accomplished fighter. With his particular interest in bladed weaponry and complete honesty towards combat practice, we are all fortunate to have a training partner who challenges our assumptions about what works in a realistic situation. Elwyn is a trusted instructor who possess the traits of a true martial artist; courage, compassion, integrity and honesty.

John Anthony

Style: Cacoy Doce Pares
Grade: 2nd Grade Black Belt
Teaches at: E.C.D.P.I Head Quarters
Other Styles: Karate, Judo, Hapkido, Upukan

 

John Anthony brings a wealth of experience to E.C.D.P.I and is a valued member of our team of instructors, with more than 20 years of diligent practice in the arts of Judo, Karate and more recently Filipino Martial Arts. John is one of our most respected, trusted and well rounded instructors.

Gerome Balangue

Style: Cacoy Doce Pares
Grade: 1st Grade Black Belt
Teaches at: E.C.D.P.I Head Quarters
Other Styles: Wing Chun, Aikido

Gerome joined the club in November 2004 and from a humble start has become one of our top students. With his obvious talent and lust for knowledge, Gerome has risen through our ranks to become our newest and youngest instructor. We can all learn from his great attitude and enthusiasm.

BOXING

Warren Johnson

Style: Boxing
Grade: NSW Amateur Boxing Association Trainer
Teaches at: E.C.D.P.I Head Quarters
Contact: 0400 344 588
Other Styles: Kickboxing

Warren is a school teacher by profession and is a qualified Personal Development / Health / Physical Education (PD/ H/PE) teacher. Originally trained at Wally Bentley’s Gym in Newcastle, he also trained and fought with Kickboxing legend Bazil Goura.

KICKBOXING

Adrin Mohammadzadeh

Style: ECKA Kickboxing
Grade: Over 15 years martial arts and fitness experience
Other Styles: Muay Thai

Adrin Mohammadzadeh is a Black Belt 3rd Dan ECKA karate and kickboxing instructor, Level 2 BJC Muay Thai instructor in affiliation with the World Kickboxing Association. An accomplished fighter, he is dedicated to assisting his students develop high levels of skill and peak fitness.