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
SIGUNG RICHARD TSUI-PO
(Retired)
- Over 50 years of experience
- International Wushu Judge (International Wushu Federation)
- International Wushu Coach (International Wushu Federation)
- 7th Degree Gold Belt Senior Master (Golden Lion Academy)
- Accredited Kung Fu Instructor Australian Sports Commission (NCAS)
- Represented Australia in World Wushu Championships 1988 and 1990
- Australian Full Contact Champion 1984
- Australian mixed styles Bogu Champion 1984
- Personal coach to 1997 Australian Wushu Champion
- Coach of athletes selected for Australian and World Championships Teams
Author of:
- Foundations of Kung Fu
- Iron Wire Breathing and Meditation Form
- Spirit of the Tiger
- The Fighting Art of Kung Fu
- Stance Training to Boost your Martial Arts
Other Golden Lion Academy Accredited Instructors
| Robert Grant – Si Hing, 4th Degree Black Belt |
| Troy Dawes – Si Hing, 3rd Degree Black Belt |
| Malcolm McCormick – 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 |