Instructors
STRINI NAIDOO
Co-owner and head trainer Shuriken NZ
A 1st degree black belt in Kyokushin Karate and 2nd degree Black belt in Kickboxing, Strini, born and raised in South Africa is eager to share his knowledge and expertise with anyone that is keen to learn martial arts. Discipline, dedication and heart is the key to a success, you can't have one without the other. He lives by the saying "Go hard or go home" it makes better, stronger students.
Strini never says no to a new challenge, and has competed in events from road running to strong man competitions.
Strini has 10 years experience teaching taibo classes and personal training, and is well known for his ability to motivate his clients. His classes are always different and the variation will ensure you are always inspired.
JASON VORSTER
Co-owner and head trainer Shuriken NZ
Jason has been fighting since he could stand. Being trained under the watchful eye of his father, 6th Dan Larry Vorster, he graded for his black belt in Kyokushin Karate at 17 years. During his fighting career he won the South African Kyokushin Karate title, and became South African Kickboxing Champion. He then set his sights on Mixed Martial Arts and his record stands at 5 wins, and 1 loss. During this time Jason has been involved in the training of many champions, and went on to achieve his 4th Dan Black Belt. Aside from the fighters he has trained, Jason was the Springbok and Shark rugby teams wrestling coach for 5 years.
As a qualified personal trainer and group fitness trainer, Jason has taught Taibo classes for the last 10 years, and his clients have thrived on his energy and fun spirit as he helps them achieve their fitness goals.
STEVE OLIVER
Owner Gracie Barra and Jiu-jitsu coach Shuriken NZ
Steve's Professional Coaching Experience
- Worked as a personal trainer at Don Oliver for over 18 years with names such as Michael Jones, Eroni Clarke, Richard Fromont, Andrew Blowers, Cathy Millen
- Worked as an Assistant Coach, conditioning & sparring partner for Heavy-weight Kick Boxing World Champion, Mark Hunt.
- Assistant in Jiu Training & Advanced Groundwork Sessions with Rugby Union: New South Wales Warratahs 2006-2007 and Rugby League: Manly Sea Eagles Premiers & Development Squad 2008
Steve's Background
- Power Lifting: International Strength athlete, 10 years experience
- Wrestling: 4 years experience
- Boxing: 10 years experience
- Jiu Jitsu: Black-Belt in brasilian Jiu Jitsu, 15 years experience
- Trained under Master Rickson Gracie (9th Degree) & Marcello Rezende (4th degree)