He spent 4 years as a fulltime professional instructor for both Children
and Adults in Auckland, Nelson and Japan has now seen some of his original
students go onto Black Belt and further.
He has trained, taught and competed overseas on several occasions (New
York, England,Japan and Australia) and has twice lived and trained in Japan.
His International results include a Gold in the 2nd Dan Kata
at the 1995 U.S Seido National Tournament, a Bronze in the Lightweight Contact
sparring at the 1996 Seidojuku World Championships and a Silver in the open
weight Black Belt Sparring – 1998 Seido All Japan Championships. He also held
the NZ National light weight Contact title in 1994.
Troy’s approach to Karate is one of a strong base
of traditional Karate discipline and etiquette supporting both traditional and
modern training methodologies. He also believes it should be fun!
He hopes to share some of what he has learned and to provide opportunities for people to learn, challenge and grow through the regular practice of Martial Arts.
Although Seido Karate is not focused on training for competition Troy has personally found competing rewarding. His main interest is Karate but he also has an on-going interest in and has competed in Kickboxing, Judo/BJJ. One of the tenets of the Japanese Budo (Martial Ways) being Shoshin – 'beginners mind' - to always be learning.
He hopes to share some of what he has learned and to provide opportunities for people to learn, challenge and grow through the regular practice of Martial Arts.
Although Seido Karate is not focused on training for competition Troy has personally found competing rewarding. His main interest is Karate but he also has an on-going interest in and has competed in Kickboxing, Judo/BJJ. One of the tenets of the Japanese Budo (Martial Ways) being Shoshin – 'beginners mind' - to always be learning.
Troy lives in Rolleston with his wife
and young daughter and works as a Supply Chain Planner.
Paul (4th Dan)
