Our Team

All of our instructors at MMAA are professional full time martial artists. They have a combined extensive experience of over 70 years, and their energy, enthusiasm and helpfulness ensure our programs are a success.

Our instructors strive daily to be the best they can be and they’re dedicated to passing along that special quality of assurance and achievement to every student. They’re here to help you!

Brad Ross

10th Degree Black Belt, 10th Degree Muay Thai, 1st Degree Black Belt BJJ, 5th Degree BJMA Krav Maga

Professional martial artist and owner of the Maryborough Martial Arts Academy (MMAA). Brad started training in the late 70’s in Boxing before moving to Zen Do Kai in 1986, he is accomplished in Zen Do Kai, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Krav Maga. He holds a Bachelor of Education (PE Specialist) and is the head trainer for Zen Do Kai, Muay Thai, BJJ & Krav Maga at the centre. He is an expert in practical-based street defence and traditional Japanese weaponry.

Chris Putney

5th Degree Black Belt, 3rd Degree Muay Thai

Professional martial artist and senior Instructor at the academy. Chris has been training since 1998.

Wade McMaster

4th Degree Muay Thai, 1st Degree Black Belt BJJ

Professional martial artist and Muay Thai Instructor and Assistant BJJ Coach at the Maryborough Martial Arts Academy (MMAA). Wade started training in Muay Thai under Kru Bruce in 2005 and in BJJ under Brad in 2005. Wade is one of our Muay Thai and BJJ coaches at the centre.

Kylie Husmann

5th Degree Black Belt, 2nd Degree Muay Thai, Purple Belt BJJ

Professional martial artist/Assistant Instructor and Operations Manager at the Maryborough Martial Arts Academy (MMAA). Kylie started training in 2007 is ranked in Zen Do Kai and Muay Thai. Kylie is responsible for processing student agreements and collection of fees.

Daniel Byrne

3rd Degree Black Belt, 3rd Degree Muay Thai

Dai Sempai Daniel is an assistant instructor. He has successfully competed in 6 WKA ring fights with a record of 5 wins. Daniel assists with the junior black belt program.

Brett Ryan

3rd Degree Black Belt, 2nd Degree Muay Thai, 1st Degree BJMA Krav Maga, Purple Belt BJJ

Sempai Brett is an assistant instructor in Zen Do Kai and Krav Maga. Sempai Brett delivers excellent fitness classes through bodyweight exercises and bag work.

Brooke Westling

2nd Degree Black Belt

Dai Sempai Brooke is an assistant instructor in Zen Do Kai.

Jason Rossiter

3rd Degree Black Belt, 2nd Degree Muay Thai, Blue Belt BJJ

Sempai Jason is an assistant instructor in Zen Do Kai

Mason Pavey

2nd Degree Black Belt

Dai Sempai Mason is an assistant instructor Zen Do Kai. Mason is also one of our kidz to adult successes.

Our Kidz Karate Black Belts

Georgia Ross (Shodan-Ho)

Evie Ross (Shodan-Ho)