Team Ultimate

Our Instructors have spent many years devoted to training in the 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 has attained mastery in this martial art and now enjoy sharing their skill and passing it on to their students.

Vincent Busuttil  (Shihan - Master Instructor & Director/- Mixed Martial Arts Instructor)  Vincent Busuttil is the Master Instructor and Director of Ultimate Martial Arts & Fitness His back ground in Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Muay Thai and kickboxing has made Ultimate martial arts a dynamic mixed martial arts school. He is one of Australia’s leading Martial Art and Personal transformation coaches and been a student of the martial arts since 1982. Shihan Vincent is a man who has dedicated his life to the martial arts and a man whose passion every day is to help others to succeed in life. Shihan Vincent is a professional Life Coach, qualified in personal transformation in particular NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming, the art and Science of Human Excellence). His main goal is to reach as many people as possible in his life through the martial arts, to help them as he too was once helped. More about Shihan Vincent in the Head Instructor's web page. "Shihan Vincent in the Founder and Master Instructor of Bushidokan Australia he was graded to 4th Dan by Hanshi Tino Ceberano and recently given the title of Shihan. He also holds a 2nd Dan in Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido -Japanese Sword" - Vincent Busuttil

Jeff Ford  (Uchi Deshi) Jeff Ford – Manager & Program Director Jeff looks after the managerial aspect of our center on a full time basis. He will assist with all your program enquiries and do his best to find the right training program for you! Jeff and the team at Ultimate offer ongoing support to our members, ensuring that all who train at the centre are happy, satisfied, and on track to achieving the goals they have set for themselves. Jeff will ensure that your training experience at Ultimate is the ultimate training experience! Jeff is one of our Mastery students, he totaly understand how martial arts can be life changing. He is committed to help you along that journey.

Melinda Smith  (Sensei - San Dan Ho (Prob 3rd Dan)) Co-ordinator and Instructor of Little Ninjas, Bushidokan Kids Beginners/Novices. Sempai Mel is an energetic martial artist and an absolute fireball on the mats. She first began training when only 8 yrs old and dreamed of one day achieving her Black Belt and becoming an instructor. That dream is now a reality and Sempai Mel has become one of Bushidokan's finest instructors. She specialises in teaching the Little Ninjas and Bushidokan Kids programs. Her enthusiasm abounds paralled by her technical skills. Kids just love training with Sempai Mel. Melinda also has significant competition experience and won Australian Champion titles as part of the winning Victorian Women's Black Belt Sparring team at the Australian Championships on numerous occasions as well as sharing the Australian Champion title for Demonstration with Bushidokan team members Claire Busuttil and Marty Moylan.

Tony Attard  (Uchi Deshi/Program Manger) Tony has a distinguished history in the martial arts having competed at State and National level and is currently undertaking the Uchi Deshi program in the Bushidokan system. With experience as a teacher's aid, he is highly respected by parents and children alike. Tony is currently an Uchi Deshi, Assistant Instructor, with a special focus on the Kids Beginner, Novice and Advanced programs. In addition to his many duties, he is a Program Manager, member of S.W.A.T and responsible for all member services.

Bernie Lademann  (1st dan) Bernie Lademann (Instructor) Having attained his black belt in Bushidokan in December 2007, has inspired Bernie to take his martial arts to the next level. He continues to undertake advanced training programs, always with the goal to improve the quality of what is taught and performed at Ultimate. He is a passionate BJJ practitioner and brings the Will /Machado BJJ program to the school in classes during the week and on the weekend. He strongly believes that martial arts training is an effective way to empower people of all ages, both male and female, and allows them to understand their true potential. With children of his own, he is regarded as a strong role model both at home and in the dojo.

Matthew Phillpotts  (Dai Sempai) Matthew Phillpotts has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Dani Laycock  (Trainee) Assistant administration.

Gretta Haisma  (Lean & Fit Instructor) Gretta is a fitness fanatic who leads a high energy, fat-blasting class. Her work outs will make you work harder than you thought possible. You will see results and enjoy the feeling of energy and your lean physique!

Ralph Randell  (1st Dan) Ralph Randell has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Dean Bently  (1st Dan) Dean Bently has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Simon Simcox  (Black Belt) Simon Simcox has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Brooke Busuttil  (1st Dan) Brooke Busuttil has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Jason Bird  (Brown Belt) Jason Bird has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Rodney Burns Rodney Burns has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

Ando Williamson  (Thai Kickboxing Instrutor) Ando Williamson has numerous credentials and accomplishments. We will be updating this section shortly to detail them.

For more information about the Ultimate Martial Arts And Fitness staff or training programs, please contact us at 03 9729 5588 or by clicking here.