About the instructors
Shaun King - Head Instructor
Shaun is a lifelong practitioner of Martial Arts, beginning his journey at the age of 4. Growing up in a strict Military household which was a challenging lifestyle with tough discipline. His passion for Martial Arts started watching his father,a Navy Officer and a Black Belt in Karate practicing the art while growing up. He naturally started in his father's footsteps doing Karate until his late teens to where he then moved on to Muay Thai Kickboxing for several years. In 2010 he stumbled across Brazilian Jiu-jitsu while living on the Gold Coast in Australia. It was an eye-opening experience which added so much benefit to his game and knowledge. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu incorporates submissions such as chokes and strangles, joint manipulation and positional groundwork. Hetrained and studied Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Diligently and participated in Competitions up and down the country. He attained his BJJ Black Belt in 2020 and has worked as a Full-Time instructor in Gyms in Brisbane. He opened a BJJ and MMA academy to further his personal quest and Established Favela Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Australia.
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Owner and Founder and Favela Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Australia
Head Instructor, Favela Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Australia
Black Belt - Instructor