Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the art of Karate and other martial arts and have attained a certain level of expertise to qualify them as teachers and also mentors.

Through extensive testing, certification and tournament level competition, our staff have attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students.

Paul Veldman (Sensei)
Sensei Paul Veldman began his training in karate in 1984, and has been training in traditional karate since 1991. working as a Police Officer for 17 years. as well as teaching at Kando Martial Arts, Sensei Paul was a "train the trainer" in defensive tactics, firearms and conflict resolution. His policing backgound also included Seige and Hostage negotiation, Close Personal Protection, and being a trainer in Forced Building Entry.  He has trained in kendo, grappling and kickboxing, and is a certified Philippine Combatives instructor, amongst other martial arts styles.

As the owner and Chief Instructor of Kando Marial Arts, Sensei Paul is proud of the family values and spirit of the club. With his wife Elle teaching along side, his daughter a junior black belt, and twin sons part of the Junior Karate Program, he is well aware of the physical and spiritual benefits karate can have for the whole family.

The Kando Team
Instructors at Kando Marial Arts have many years experience teaching both adults and children.

All instructors are accredited through the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme, and hold a minimum Level 1 Coaching Certificate. Instructors are also qualified 1st aiders, and undergo annual police checks. We also have instructors who hold Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment, along with Vic Fit gym and personal training qualifications.

As well as Traditional Karate training, instructors have law enforcement experience, training in grappling, kickboxing, weapons and a wide range of martial arts styles.

Assisting our staff whilst developing their own leadership skills are our “Leadership Team”. You will see these students in their distinctive blue gi (uniform). The Leadership Team are students who strive to develop themselves further, honing their skills in communication, organisation, and gaining confidence to lead and organise. They participate in specialised classes, and then are given the opportunity when assisting to refine the skills taught.

At Kando we are also able to offer school based traineeships, where students are able to complete their Certificate III in Fitness, whilst being paid to learn their karate.

For more information about the Kando Marial Arts staff or training programs, please contact us .