Mathew Costin – Martial Arts History
Born 27 November 1984
Ø Aikido – University of Western Australia Campus Club 2000–2001
Ø Kendo – Goshogawara Gymnasium Club, Japan 2002 ( Shinkage Ryu lineage Sensei)
Ø Shorinji Kempo – Goshogawara Technical High School Club, Japan 2002 (Instructor:
Munakata Sensei)
Ø Shorinji Kempo – Intensive daily training, achieved Ikkyu, Best and Fairest Award (Aomori),
1st in Kumi Embu (Aomori), 2nd in Sparring (Aomori). 6th in National Japan Taikai Kumi-Embu.
Ø Shorinji Kempo – Perth Club 2003–2004 (Instructor: Zane Fulljames Sensei)
– Led classes in instructor’s absence, attended Hombu training intensive, prepared for Shodan
until instructor relocation. Was unable to continue in-person training.
Ø Kung Fu – Malcolm Sue Style – 2016 Sydney (Instructor: SiFu Rory Trend)
Ø Fight Choreography & Stage/Screen Combat – 2016 Sydney (Instructor: SiFu Rory Trend)
Ø Chen Style Taijiquan – Practical Method 2024–2025 ongoing (Instructor: SiFu Rory Trend