Chronology of Training and Instructing - Glen Archer
Chronology of Training
In February 1991, Glen took up Tae Kwan Do (TKD) at the University of Queensland.
As he graduated at the end of that year, he was unable to continue classes. So he looked for a karate club closer to home, and was introduced by friends to the Sandgate Dojo of Zen Do Kai.
His first instructor was Sensei Andrew Foster. Within a few weeks, on 11 Nov 1991, having already picked up many basic techniques from TKD, he went for his Blue Belt (8th kyu) grading.
Two months later on 01/12/1991, one of the six monthly Senjo (lit. Battleground) gradings took place. Glen graded well for Green Belt (6th kyu) level and earned brown tips (5th kyu).
The pace of gradings thankfully slowed down to once every six months and Glen achieved, in succession, Brown Belt (3rd kyu) on 24/05/92, and Black Belt (Shodan-ho).
From May to December, Glen trained also in Zen Do Kai Muay Thai Kickboxing, and attained the rank of Brown Singlet.
He had his First dan (Shodan) grading on 20/06/1993, and was awarded the title of Sempai (Mentor) on that day.
His Second dan (Ni-dan) grading was on 19/06/1994 and was awarded the title of Dai-Sempai (Great/Chief Mentor).
On a working holiday while living near Osaka in 1997-1998, he studied a traditional Japanese karate style called Shito-ryu (pronounced Sh'toh). He competed in a kata tournament in April 1998, winning 2nd place in his division from among 13 peers. He was awarded full Shodan by the founder of the style, Mabuni Kenzo (now deceased) just before returning to Australia in September 1998.
Glen graded for Third dan (San-dan) on 03/06/2001, and was awarded the title of Sensei (Teacher) at Senjo on 25/11/2001. He has asked that this not be mentioned without thanking his assistants, Leigh Hartley, Zainald Prasad, and Aaron Woods for their help in the lead up to and on the grading day.
At the Dai-Senjo on 24/11/2002, Dai-Tasshi Ken Fleming awarded him the title of Dai-Sensei (Great/Chief Teacher).
In early 2003, Glen applied for and received a 'Suitability Card for Child Related Employment' as required by Queensland Governent Legislation.
In May the same year, Glen's rank in Muay Thai was assessed and Kaicho awarded him the title of Kru (2nd dan).
During 2003, Glen underwent training and testing by the Martial Arts Industry Association. He was awarded his Coaching accreditation for Martial Arts (Level 1) on 30/09/2003 under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.
On Friday 12/12/2003, Dai-Tasshi Ken Fleming promoted Dai-Sensei Glen to probationary Fourth dan (Yondan-ho). On Tuesday 19/10/2004 Glen graded for and passed a grading in Anderson Bushikai Muay Thai conducted by Kru Malcolm Anderson, entitling him to wear the white and red singlet.
Chronology of Instructing
Glen established his first dojo at Banyo in 1994.
Three of his students graded for and achieved their black belts (Shodan-ho): David Barnham, Christopher Massey and Zainald Prasad.
In preparation for his departure to Japan for an 18-month working holiday, he closed down the dojo.
He returned to Australia in September 1998 and trained for a short time at the Sandgate dojo before opening another branch in August the next year, at the Northgate Scout Hall.
Upon the opening of the PCYC at Zillmere, he moved the club to the more modern facility. This is our current dojo.
Other Instructing Qualifications
Senior First Aid (2006)
First Aid - CPR (2007)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (1992) University of Queensland.
In February 1991, Glen took up Tae Kwan Do (TKD) at the University of Queensland.
As he graduated at the end of that year, he was unable to continue classes. So he looked for a karate club closer to home, and was introduced by friends to the Sandgate Dojo of Zen Do Kai.
His first instructor was Sensei Andrew Foster. Within a few weeks, on 11 Nov 1991, having already picked up many basic techniques from TKD, he went for his Blue Belt (8th kyu) grading.
Two months later on 01/12/1991, one of the six monthly Senjo (lit. Battleground) gradings took place. Glen graded well for Green Belt (6th kyu) level and earned brown tips (5th kyu).
The pace of gradings thankfully slowed down to once every six months and Glen achieved, in succession, Brown Belt (3rd kyu) on 24/05/92, and Black Belt (Shodan-ho).
From May to December, Glen trained also in Zen Do Kai Muay Thai Kickboxing, and attained the rank of Brown Singlet.
He had his First dan (Shodan) grading on 20/06/1993, and was awarded the title of Sempai (Mentor) on that day.
His Second dan (Ni-dan) grading was on 19/06/1994 and was awarded the title of Dai-Sempai (Great/Chief Mentor).
On a working holiday while living near Osaka in 1997-1998, he studied a traditional Japanese karate style called Shito-ryu (pronounced Sh'toh). He competed in a kata tournament in April 1998, winning 2nd place in his division from among 13 peers. He was awarded full Shodan by the founder of the style, Mabuni Kenzo (now deceased) just before returning to Australia in September 1998.
Glen graded for Third dan (San-dan) on 03/06/2001, and was awarded the title of Sensei (Teacher) at Senjo on 25/11/2001. He has asked that this not be mentioned without thanking his assistants, Leigh Hartley, Zainald Prasad, and Aaron Woods for their help in the lead up to and on the grading day.
At the Dai-Senjo on 24/11/2002, Dai-Tasshi Ken Fleming awarded him the title of Dai-Sensei (Great/Chief Teacher).
In early 2003, Glen applied for and received a 'Suitability Card for Child Related Employment' as required by Queensland Governent Legislation.
In May the same year, Glen's rank in Muay Thai was assessed and Kaicho awarded him the title of Kru (2nd dan).
During 2003, Glen underwent training and testing by the Martial Arts Industry Association. He was awarded his Coaching accreditation for Martial Arts (Level 1) on 30/09/2003 under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.
On Friday 12/12/2003, Dai-Tasshi Ken Fleming promoted Dai-Sensei Glen to probationary Fourth dan (Yondan-ho). On Tuesday 19/10/2004 Glen graded for and passed a grading in Anderson Bushikai Muay Thai conducted by Kru Malcolm Anderson, entitling him to wear the white and red singlet.
Chronology of Instructing
Glen established his first dojo at Banyo in 1994.
Three of his students graded for and achieved their black belts (Shodan-ho): David Barnham, Christopher Massey and Zainald Prasad.
In preparation for his departure to Japan for an 18-month working holiday, he closed down the dojo.
He returned to Australia in September 1998 and trained for a short time at the Sandgate dojo before opening another branch in August the next year, at the Northgate Scout Hall.
Upon the opening of the PCYC at Zillmere, he moved the club to the more modern facility. This is our current dojo.
Other Instructing Qualifications
Senior First Aid (2006)
First Aid - CPR (2007)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (1992) University of Queensland.