BLACK BELT INSTRUCTOR TEAM
Meet the Instructor Team at St.George Martial Arts Academy
GEORGE NISSIRIOS
MASTER INSTRUCTOR | 5th Dan Kukkiwon
FOUNDER
Master George has been training in the Martial Arts since 1985 with competition experience in Judo and Taekwondo. In addition to his two core systems of choice he has experience in Wing Chun Kung Fu and Kick Boxing. His Martial Arts journey spans beyond three decades and he has been a student for many years under some of the most respected Grand Masters in Australia. He is the Master Instructor of St.George Martial Arts Academy and is an advocate for healthy, safe and active living for all. He is an internationally certified 5th Degree Kukkiwon Black Belt, Master Instructor and Co-founder of SGMAA along with his wife 2nd Degree Kukkiwon Black Belt and Head Instructor Jacky Nissirios.
ARTHUR TSIBIRIDIS
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR | SPARRING COACH
Instructor Arthur commenced his Martial Arts journey back in 1984 and soon after achieved his first tournament win as a Yellow belt. His passion for full-contact competition fighting took over and soon after, became a consistent champion, winning every tournament he entered. Arthur became an unstoppable fighter in the NSW state level tournament scene and was the undefeated Black Belt champion in his division 2 years straight. Present day, he assists in developing new generation Taekwondo fighters in achieving their competition goals and is a 1st Degree Black Belt with Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters. Arthur brings his signature kicking power and speed to SGMAA and is a valued team member.
SRIJAN BADAM
INSTRUCTOR
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VICTORIA LAMBOUSIS
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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NAOMI THIE
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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ALI HAIDAR
INSTRUCTOR
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AHMAD TANANA
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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JACKY NISSIRIOS
HEAD INSTRUCTOR | 2nd Dan Kukkiwon
FOUNDER​
Head Instructor Jacky has been training in Taekwondo since 2012 and is an absolute asset to St.George Martial Arts Academy. She is a gifted and well trained Martial Arts Instructor and is literally responsible for the success of Sydney's fastest growing kids martial arts program – Ninjas (3-7yrs). Jacky is constantly pushing the boundaries of what pre-schoolers can achieve by participating in Martial Arts classes at such a young age. She has exceptional technique and shares her pursuit of excellence with her young warriors. She is an internationally registered 1st Degree Black Belt with Kukkiwon – World Taekwondo Headquarters and is the Head Instructor of our Ninjas program (3-7 years).
JAD DARGHAM
INSTRUCTOR
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LOGAN GARDINER
INSTRUCTOR
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TONY GARDINER
INSTRUCTOR
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AMY PLASHCHIK
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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EMILY MASON
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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SHEENA SUMINISTRADO
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR
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