Martin Phillips

Karate Rank
Godan (2015)
Instructor Level
Renshi (2023)
Kobujutsu Rank
Yondan (2023)
Training
1984 – present
Original Instructor
Brian Hayes

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Instructor Lineage

Martin Phillips

Biography

  • Co-Founding & Co-Head Instructor of Sunshine Coast Karate
  • Co-Founder of Karate4Life Edojo

Competitive Highlights:  

  • Numerous AKF regional, state and national championship podium finishes 1987 – 1999.
  • Represented Australia at WKF Senior World Championships in 1994 & 1996
  • Podium finishes (Kata &/or Kumite) at the International Chito-Ryu Championships (also known as the Soke Cup) in 1989, 1992, 1995, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2013, 2017.  Winning gold in 1989 and 2017.

Coaching Highlights:

  • Students representing Sunshine Coast Karate and Australia at International Chito-Ryu Championships.  Numerous outstanding performances, podium finishes and international karate champions in 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2017 , 2019 & 2023

Record last verified on: February 7, 2026