Directors’ Profiles

Tony Curtis (Director - Master Instructor)

“Every person is given the power of great spiritual and physical potential; what you do with it is your choice”.
Tony assists his students in realising this power and through his unique teaching strategies, augments their lives.

He is in tune with his own spiritual and physical strength’s and this makes him a master of the art. He believes INTEGRITY to be one of the most important values in life. He expounds in an inner strength which blasts out in awesome external power. this has helped make him the only competitor in Australia to achieve 2 Open World Taekwondo titles. Tony has trained under the masterful knowledge of Taekwondo experts through out the world and has passed on his expertise and experience to thousands of students including his colleagues Rodney Lockyer and Gary Newman, fellow ATI Directors.

6th Degree Black Belt
4x Australian Champion
27 years Training
2x Open World Champion
22 years Instructing
Silver World Invitational Championships
NCAS Level 2 Coach
Numerous International Medallist
State Coach
10x State Champion
Former Australian Team Coach
Extensive Training Courses with WA’s top Strength & Conditioning Coaches at Curtin University
Qualified State & National Referee (Level 1)
Director of ATI Martial Arts, CLJ Taekwondo Pty Ltd Group

“The power to be whatever you want to be is within yourself, the trick is, not to be stifled by the distractions of everyday life but to focus on the core of what drives your passion”

Rodney is a dedicated and disciplined martial artist, dynamic in his technique and energy level. He’s recognised for his physical flexibility, movement and near Perfect Techniques

Rodney is conscious of his spiritual development and the connection this has to the Art. He is meek yet mighty, patient yet powerful, and he will drive your passion! Do not mistake his kindest for weakness!!

 

Rodney Lockyer (Director - Master Instructor)

6th Degree Black Belt
3x Australian Champion
27 years Training
International Medallist
18 years Instructing
4x State Champion
NCAS Level 1 Coach
Australian Representative
Bronze Medal European Team Championships and Open World Championships Team
Qualified State & National Referee (Level 1)
State Coach
Former Australian Team Coach
Director of ATI Martial Arts, CLJ Taekwondo Pty Ltd Group

Gary Newman (Director and Master Instructor)


Mr Newman is known for his kind nature and desire to share his love for the martial arts. His family are all Black belts he was a pupil of Master Lockyer and continues to inspire others as a veteran competitor in the martial arts tournament circuit. He likes to train you hard but also wants the quality of technique to be a priority

4th Degree Black Belt
3 x National Champion
State Medallist
13 years Training
10 years instructing
NCAS Level 1 Coach/ ATI ICP certified
Qualified State Referee Level 2
Claremont Director/Chief Instructor

Rocco Capolingua (Director and Master Instructor)

Mr Capo is one of Master Curtis’s original students . His skills and ability are incredible ,He is the youngest of the Directors and brings his Primary school teaching background skills into the company. A kind , honest role model for all to learn from, Mr Capo brings youth , character and awesome skills with him. He has great  Integrity and has the passion to help lead ATI into the future.

 • 4th Degree Black Belt

 • 19 years training

• 5 years Instructing

• NCAS Level 1 Coach/ ATI ICP

  certified

• Qualified State Referee Level 3

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