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Masters and Instructors

All Kung Fu instructors and expert Masters of the Golden Lion Academy are fully accredited under the Australian Government’s National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) and the Australian Sports Commission. They all have Working With Children endorsement.

Under the supervision of Master Steeve Kiat, together with Senior Master Richard Tsui-Po (Retired 2025) and Grandmaster Dr Pier Tsui-Po (Retired 2016), a select group of instructors are  dedicated to help you become healthier and fitter while you make new friends, become more focused and have better confidence and self-esteem.

Below are the credentials of our instructors.

SIFU STEEVE KIAT
Kung Fu Chief Instructor

  • 6th Degree Gold Belt Master – Sifu Level (Golden Lion Academy)
  • National Assistant Coach Australian Team 4th World Traditional Wu Shu Championships October 2010 Shiyan, China
  • Accredited National Wushu Judge (National Officiating Accreditation Scheme)
  • 1997 Australian Nan Quan Wushu Champion
  • Australian Representative in the World Wushu Championships 1988, 1990, 1997
  • Advanced Certificate Southern Style Kung Fu (Beijing University of Physical Education China 1996)
  • Coach of gold, silver and bronze medallists at World Traditional Wushu Championships, 2004, 2014
  • Coach of gold, silver and bronze medallists at National Wushu Championships, 2008
  • Judge at many State and National Wushu Championships
  • Author of Shaolin Five Animals Kung Fu Elementary Form
  • 2008 further development and upgrade in China under the guidance of Wushu Master Wu Bin
  • Over 40 years experience

SIFU JULIUS TING
Kung Fu Master, Gold Belt
4th Degree

  • 4th Degree Gold Belt Master – Sifu Level (Golden Lion Academy)
  • Commenced training at GLA in 1993
  • Accredited Kung Fu Instructor since 2007
  • Qualified Physiotherapist, with a degree in science and a Masters of Health Administration
  • Has competed and won Kung Fu events since 1996, winning National events in 2008 and 2011
  • Represented Australia at the 2008 and 2010 World Traditional Wushu Championship winning two bronze medals
  • Over 30 years experience

Other Golden Lion Academy Accredited Instructors

Robert Grant – Si Hing, 4th Degree Black Belt

Malcolm McCormick – Si Hing, 3rd Degree Black Belt

Troy Dawes – Si Hing, 3rd Degree Black Belt

Paul Ah-Tye – Si Hing, 3rd Degree Black Belt

Simon Kent – Si Hing, 2nd Degree Black Belt

Jayanna Koppel – Si Jie, 1st Degree Black Belt

Terry Hayes – Si Hing, 1st Degree Black Belt

Liam Whitehead – Si Hing, 1st Degree Black Belt

Isabelle Hope Tamburini – Si Jie, 1st Degree Black Belt

Nick Hubert – Kung Fu 5th Level