Our Instructors
The Black Belt Team - Masters Dedicated to Your Growth
Meet Our Shihan
The founder and heart of our dojo
9th Dan Black Belt
50+ Years
Andrew Roubas
Hanshi (Master Instructor)
Key Achievements:
- Founded Roubas Goju Ryu Karatedo Academy in 1984
- Direct student of Soshihan Yamamoto
- Graduated over 100 black belts
- 50+ years of continuous training and teaching
- Recognized by Australian Karate Federation
Senior Black Belt Instructors
Experienced martial artists dedicated to sharing their knowledge and passion
(photos coming soon)
Stefan Roubas Kyoshi
8th Dan Black BeltPaul Dovico Kyoshi
8th Dan Black BeltJayson Cook Renshi
6th Dan Black BeltAnna Roubas Shihan
5th Dan Black BeltNigel Hook Sensei
4th Dan Black BeltClaudio Nieto Sensei
4th Dan Black BeltAntonio Fenandes Sensei
4th Dan Black BeltMichael Thomakos Sensei
4th Dan Black BeltJesse Jenkins Sensei
3rd Dan Black BeltXavier Hook Sensei
3rd Dan Black BeltPaul Gor Sensei
3rd Dan Black BeltTanya Sharma Sensei
2nd Dan Black BeltJames Lentros Sensei
2nd Dan Black BeltSahil Sharma Sensei
1st Dan Black BeltJoe Younan Sensei
1st Dan Black BeltOur Teaching Philosophy
Every instructor at Roubas Goju Ryu shares a common commitment: to help each student reach their full potential. We believe that great teaching comes from understanding that every student is unique, with their own goals, challenges, and learning style.
Our instructors don't just demonstrate techniques - they inspire, encourage, and guide students on their personal martial arts journey. With decades of combined experience, they provide the wisdom, patience, and expertise necessary to transform beginners into confident martial artists.
"A great teacher is one who realizes that he himself is also a student and whose goal is not to impose his will but to kindle the flame of learning."