Our Instructors
All of our instructors at WAIMA are professional full time martial artists. They have a combined extensive experience of over 30 years, and their energy, enthusiasm and helpfulness ensure our programs are a success.
Our instructors strive daily to be the best they can be and they’re dedicated to passing along that special quality of assurance and achievement to every student. They’re here to help you!
Graham Mc Donnell (4th Degree Black Belt)
Professional martial artist and co-owner of the WA Institute of Martial Arts (WAIMA). He started training in 1988 and is accomplished in Zen Do Kai, Muay Thai and ranked in Kombatan Arnis. He is expert in practical-based, street defence and traditional Japanese weaponry. A former WA Middleweight Title (Muay Thai) holder.
Phil Britten (4th Degree Black Belt)
Professional martial artist and co-owner of the WA Institute of Martial Arts (WAIMA). He started training in 1996 and is ranked in Zen Do Kai, Muay Thai and Kombatan Arnis. He is expert in practical-based street defence and traditional Japanese weaponry. An inspiration to others, he is also a sought after motivational speaker.
Brianna Harris (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Professional Martial Artist and Operations Manager at the WA Institute of Martial Arts (WAIMA), she started training in 2003 and is ranked in Zen Do Kai, Muay Thai and Kali Sakiran.
Andrew Richardson (Black Belt)
Professional Martial Artist and Program Director at the WA Institute of Martial Arts (WAIMA), Andrew is ranked in Zen Do Kai, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). He started training in 2008, has had 4 Muay Thai fights and has spent some time training in Thailand.
Karl Puglia (Brown Belt)
A Professional Martial Artist and Predator Muay Thai Fight Team Coordinator who started his training in the Zen Do Kai system in early 2008, he enjoys competing in the ring and spending time abroad training in Thailand. Instructor Karl also works in the Security Industry.
Jack
A Muay Thai expert Jack or Pinpet '300' Sangmorakot grew up in Bangkok the heart of Thailand, where only the strongest Muay Thai practioners survive. Jack started his Muay Thai career at the age of 11, fighting countless times out of mighty Sangmorakot Muay Thai Camp under the leadership of Lumpinee Stadium promoter Jar-Tui. With over 150 professional fights in Bangkok's biggest stadiums and being ranked in the top 10 for his weight class in Bangkok, there isn't a lot that Jack hasn't achieved in Muay Thai. Since retiring from the fight scene Jack has been training fighters from all around the world, spending time in Japan and Australia. He has also been offered jobs in America and Canada training UFC fighters.
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