About Us
TAMASHII TIGERS was formed in 2000
Kyoshi Graeme Loison is the Head Instructor at the dojo. Kyoshi commenced his training in 1973 at Reservoir and he was promoted to 6th Dan in August 2010.
Kyoshi still declares his greatest success is completing his 2nd Dan grading known as the Marathon. Kyoshi says "My second Dan grading taught me a lot about myself and changed me as a person. Kyoshi now concentrates on his Club in Irymple nurturing close relationships with his students. His qualifications and background are:
- Achieved Teacher status in 1981
- 6th degree Black belt in Zen Do Kai Freestyle
- Received Victoria Zen Do Kai Black belt of the year 2002
- North West Victoria Instructor of the year 2002, 2004, 2006
- Qualified Karate Instructor with the World Karate Association
- Victorian State coordinator for Sho Dan Ho grading 2004 to 2007
- Current member of Victorian Steering Committee
- Level 2 Qualified First Aid Certificate
- Certificate 3 in fitness
- Qualified instructor in Advanced boxing for fitness.
- 2nd Degree BJC Muay Thai
- Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
- Diploma of Sport Development
Kyoshi has trained in other styles - Goju Kai, Renshinkan, Enshinkan, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in an attempt to broaden his martial arts knowledge and expand the training offered to his students. He travelled to Okinawa in April 2010 with other instructors and trained with Goju Ryu 8th Dan Sensei Tara.