KANCHO ROD CATTERALL.
VIC
East Bentleigh Dojo
- Instructor Profile – Rod Catterall – Head Instructor of All Stars Academy
Celebrating 40 Years in Martial Arts in 2020.
Rod’s moto
“Live the way of the peaceful warrior”Rod began his martial training in 1972 in a school of Judo under the Australian Judo Federation, then several years later in 1979 decided to take up a style of karate do called Zen Do Kai under Shihan Raff Lanciana. Rod Catterall later started the All Stars Martial Arts Academy. During his early years of training he competed in various karate tournaments and became State Champion twice. He also competed in various full contact kickboxing bouts and later retired undefeated after starting full time work. Around 1992 he and a very good friend Terry Tambakakis started One on One Fite Promotions, putting on level 1 (Non Title Fights) to level 5 (World Title Fight) shows in Melbourne, (Sports and Entertainment Centre, Springvale Town Hall), Country Victoria, (Shepparton Sports Stadium).
He has studied and trained privately in the elite special forces for 2 years with two retired Z-Force members who were also 10th Dan black belts in the ancient art of Shou Shu martial arts or as it is commonly referred to as “The Lost Art” or “The Secret Art” and 7 times World Champion in Savat. They fought under the names of “Bert Spargo” and “Gentlemen Jim Corbett.” They taught and shared much of their training methods and survival tactics over those years. He has appeared on national television, (Neighbours, Feds, Stingers, Hey Hey Its Saturday) in films both here and overseas, (Jackie Chans, Sammo Hung, Richard Norton in Mr Nice Guy, Sam Neil in Death in Brunswick, Anthony Hopkins in Spotswood, Telly Savalas in Rose Against The Odds, Rachael Griffiths in Amy), and trained as a stunt action personal with the exclusive training school New Generation Stunts. He has been featured in radio interviews, (Sydneys 2ue) published in numerous newspapers and magazines, (local papers, Australian Well Being front cover, Fighting Fit, Blitz International Kickboxer) and received various awards due to his training and expertise.
Instructor
Rod Catterall
Head Instructor
Certifications
Certification in Martial Arts Education:
- 6th Dan in Muay Thai Kickboxing – All Stars Martial Arts Academy
- 6th Dan Kyoshi Instructors Certificate in Zen Do Kai Martial Arts
- 4th Dan Kobu-do in Bo Jitsu, Nunchuku, Bokken, Escrima,
- Level 1 Kyusho Jitsu- Kyusho International Certificate
- Level 4 Tai Chi – Celestial Tai Chi College Australia
- 6th Kyu in Kendo – Australian Kendo Dojo’s
- 3rd Kyu in Judo – Judo Federation of Australia
- Introduction Certificate to Feng Shui – Holmesglen Institute of Tafe
- 5 week Ju Jutsu Certificate in Restraint & Control – Seidokan Ju Jutsu Australia
- 7 week Meditation Certificate – Holistic Therapies & Spiritual Healing
Rankings
Professional Experience & Achievements:
- 2012 Training in Functional Behaviour Assessment with Eastern Health
- 2012 Training on Psychosis Explored with Eastern Health
- 2012 Reflective Practice for Coaches by Sam Magill Consulting.
- 2012 (RTO) Forum by Department of Human Services
- Restrictive Interventions
- DHS Critical Inccident Report Learning Strategy
- DHS Support Planning L& D Strategy
- Office of Disability Services Commissioner
- DHS Workforce Development & Learning Update
- 2011Training on the Effects of Trauma in Children & Young People with Eastern Health
- 2011Training and Development Team for Autism Plus
- 2011 Presenter ACHPER Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Vic Branch Conferences
- 2011 Training Seminar with Goshu Karate – Do Yonshin Kai – Master Class on Seisan Kata & Bunkai
- 2011 Innovation of Sports & Culture – Commission of Martial Arts Education & Science Award
- 2011 Participated in Qi Gong training at Shaolin Temple Los Angeles USA with Master Shi Yan Fan
- 2011 Attended the Tea Ceremony at Shaolin Temple Los Angeles USA with Master Shi Yan Fan
- 2011 Participated in trained at the National Wushu Training Centre in Los Angeles USA with Master Eric Chen
- 2010 Highly Recommended Training Consultant to the Department of Human Services Disability Services
- 2010 Founded All Stars Freestyle Goju Karate Do School of Martial Arts
- 2010 Training Seminar with Hanshi Rony Kluger of Karate Do International on Goju Ryu Kata Shisoshin and Bunkai
- 2009 Front Cover Australasian Martial Arts Magazine Blitz 6 page featured article
- 2009 Editorial on Conflict Resolution in the Herald Sun Nov 22
- 2009 Holistic Therapies 7 week Meditation Course
- 2009 Holistic Therapies 7 week Introduction to Psychic Development Course
- 2009 Training Seminar with Goshu Karate – Do Yonshin Kai – Master Class on Seiyunchin Kata & Bunkai
- 2007-09 Trained at the Dojo Samurai Shotakan Karate School Bali with Sensei Rai Wibana
- 2009 Celebrating 30 years in Martial Arts
- 2008 Training Seminar with Goshu Karate – Do Yonshin Kai – Master Class on Suparinpei Kata & Bunkai
- 2007 Training at Thai Pinyo Thai Boxing School Koh Samui Thailand with Kry Jun the manager of the school with over 200 fights and Thai Boxing Champion in Bangkok. Training also with Mr Kin with over one hundred fights.
- 2007 Training in Thailand with Kry Nok with over 90 fights and Thai Boxing Champion.
- 2007 Introduction Course in Thai Massage at Koh Samui
- 2007 Thai Yoga Koh Samui Thailand.
- 2007 Thai Meditation in Koh Samui Thailand.
- 2006 1 Day Meditation Course St Kilda Sea Baths.
- 2004 Training Seminar in Trapping and Kali with Dan Inasanto of Inosanto Acedemy of Martial Arts.
- 2004 Training Consultant to the Department of Human Services
- 2004 Celebrating 25 years in Martial Arts
- 2003 Consultant to the indigenous community of country Victoria
- 2003 Training Consultant to Clinical Psychologists in Melbourne. (David Cherry & Associates, Gabrielle Jacobs Psychologists.)
- 2002 Consultant to the disability industry. (Scope Victoria)
- 2002 Training Consultant to the Melbourne Juvenile Justice Department (Occupational Services Australia)
- 2001 Training in grappling and submission wrestling with John Donahue of Extreme Jujitsu
- 2000 Consultant to Youth and Family Services
- 2000 University lecturer and speaker Australian Catholic University, Monash University Campuses
- 1999 Completed 10 years of security training (Australian General Security)
- 1998 Instructor to the Victorian Police Academy Defensive Tactics Training Unit (Glen Waverly Academy)
- 1998 Training Seminar in Brazilian Jujitsu with John Wills and Richard Norton.
- 1988 Front Cover of the Australian Well being Magazine 6 page featured article by Paul Conroy (Click here to view story)
- 1998 Training Seminar in Kali with Peter Shannon of Bob Jones Martial Arts Academy
- 1988 Radio interview with Sydney’s 2UE on Martial Arts
- 1993 Featured article in International Kickboxer Magazine on Training for a New Generation
- 1992 Special Forces Training (Two Retired Z-Force Members)
- 1991 Training Consultant to the Education Department (VIC)
- 1990 Stunt Action Personal (New Generation Stunts)
- 1990-1991 Featured in the Fighting Fit Magazine
- 1986 Consultant to the Department of Sport and Recreation (VIC)
- 1985 State champion in weapons kata and freefighting
- 1984 Runner up in weapons and freefighting championships
- 1984 Training in Kobu-do Bo Kata, Nunchuku Kata, Bokken Kata.
- 1979 Stopped training in Judo and began training in Karate-do (Zen Do Kai Freestyle)
- 1972 Began training in Judo (AJF-Australian Judo Federation)
Educations
Education & Training History:
- 2012 Victorian Director of the WOMA (World Organisation of Martial Artists)
- 2011 Awarded the Rank of 6th Dan in All Stars Muay Thai Kickboxing – Martial Arts Association – International Certificate
- 2011 Awarded the Rank of 6th Dan in All Stars Freestyle Goju Karate Do – Martial Arts Association – International Certificate
- 2011 Awarded the Rank of 6th Dan in World Filipino Martial Arts Federation
- 2011 World Black Belt Council – Technical Advisor – Committee of Martial Arts Education Certificate
- 2011 Lifetime member of the Martial Arts Association – International
- 2010 Member of the Australian Karate Federation – Karate Victoria
- 2010 Member of the Victorian Goju League
- 2010 Appointed Head of school and Awarded Title Kancho Rod Catterall of All Stars Martial Arts Academy
- 2009 Member of the National Association of Professional Martial Artists
- 2008 Kyoshi Instructors Certificate and 6th Degree in Zen Do Kai Martial Arts (Bob Jones Martial Arts)
- 2008 Completed a Master Class Certificate with Goshu Karate-do Yonshin Kai on Suparinpei Kata.
- 2006 Probationary 6th Degree Black Belt Zen Do Kai Martial Arts (Bob Jones Martial Arts)
- 2006 Food Foundation Course – Nutrition / Healthy Eating (Thrive Natural Foods)
- 2005 Shihan Instructors Certification in Zen Do Kai Martial Arts (Bob Jones Martial Arts)
- 2005 5th Degree Black Belt Zen Do Kai Martial Arts (Bob Jones Martial Arts)
- 2005 International Level 1 Certificate in the art of Kyusho Jitsu
- 2005 Teaching Title of Shihan in Zen Do Kai Martial Arts
- 2005 Accredited Training Provider under the Active After School Community Programs
- 2004 Certificate of Achievement by the Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts U.S.A
- 2004 Member of Kyusho International
- 2004 Fitness Australian Accredited Training Provider
- 2004 Probationary 5th Dan Zen Do Kai Martial Arts (Bob Jones Martial Arts)
- 2004 Victorian Council on Fitness (Vicfit) Acrredited Training Provider
- 2004 Member of the International Martial Arts Alliance
- 2003 National Training Sceme Accreditation (MAIA)
- 2002 Member of the Martial Arts Industry Association
- 2002 Introduction to Feng Shui (Holmesglen Institute of Tafe )
- 2002 6th Kyu in Kendo (Australian Kendo Dojo’s)
- 2002 4th Dan in Zen Do Kai Martial Arts (Bob Jones Martial Arts)
- 2002 Level 4 Tai Chi (Celestial Tai Chi Academy)
- 2001 Highly Recommended Provider in Customer Service (Australian Achiever Awards Scheme.)
- 2000 Level One First Aid Course. ( St Johns )
- 2000 Member of the International Ryukyu Karate Research Society
- 2000 Level IV Assessment and Workplace Training Certificate
- 1999 Work Cover Training in Stress Management (Occupational Services)
- 1999 Licensed Boxing / Kickboxing Trainer in Victoria (Boxing Kickboxing Control Board)
- 1995 5 Week Course in Restraint & Control Techniques (Ju Jutsu Australia)
- 1994 Resuscitation & Bronze Medallion Certificate (The Royal Life Saving Society Aust)
- 1994 Car Control & Defensive Driving / Advanced Control Course (Jim Murcott/Peter Brock)
- 1993 Firearms Training and Crowd Control Courses (Australian General Security)
- 1992 Kickboxing Promoters Licence (Martial Arts Control Board)
- 1992 Internationally Recognised Karate/Kickboxing Instructor ( WKA )
- 1987 1st Dan Kobu-do in Bo Jitsu Zen Do Kai Martial Arts (Bob Jones Martial Arts)
- 1986 Fully qualified Martial Arts Instructor Victoria (WKA-World Karate Association)
