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Tim Brown
Tim founded Personal Strength to help people, and his vocation includes Self Defence training and Strength & Conditioning Coaching.
He specialises in mental, verbal and physical self defence skills for for ‘at risk’ populations such as kids, teen girls, teen boys and women. This includes bully blocking, boundary setting, respectful relationships, positive role modelling, verbal de-escalation skills and effective physical self defence. He has run local seminars and workshops with Ku-Ring-Gai Council Youth Services, BodyShape Female Fitness Centres, Neighbourhood Watch and custom programs for St Ives High School.
Whether you want to grow your confidence, learn self defence skills to protect yourself and your loved ones, or have a specific physical goal – Tim is here to help.
Qualifications:
- Black Belt in 3 different Jujitsu styles (Australia and Japan – 2005, 2009, 2019)
- Personal Defense Readiness (PDR) Fundamentals Coach (USA -2011)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses (2022)
- Essential Skills in Mens' Behaviour Change Programs (2025 – NSW Health, ECAV)
- Certificate IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer and Children’s Trainer – 2008)
- Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1 Coach (2014)
Sally Thompson
Sally has a passion for helping women exercise to help them reach weight loss andfitness goals and to provide pelvic floor safe exercise programs for women with a weak pelvic floor/bladder – due to childbirth, family history etc. or for those recovering from any pelvic surgery and to maintain bone strength for osteoporosis prevention (and to relieve the symptoms of menopause).
Qualifications:
- BAppSc (Health Education)
- Certificate III & IV Personal Trainer (MMISS accredited fitness trainer)
- Strength and Conditioning
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
- For more about Sally and the Pelvic Floor Fitness Project click here
Cameron has been a participant and instructor at Personal Strength for almost 10 years!
Having started their journey in the teens self defence classes, Cameron has since gone from strength to strength in helping kids and teens grow their confidence. Cameron's passion for meeting people where they are, and assisting them on their journey, is evident to any who see them in action in classes.
When not working, studying or training, you will find Cameron involved with Rovers, Gang Show and enthusiastically engaging in all types of fun activities!
Qualifications:
- Brown Belt in Personal Strength Jujitsu
- Currently studying Auslan
Cameron
Zach
Before training at FunFit (now Personal Strength), Zach had previous training in Taekwondo. After moving on from Taekwondo, he delved into playing AFL. However, he felt the need to increase his fitness and physical confidence, so he started participating in the kid's fitness classes and has continued to train ever since.
Zach is a regular participant in self-defence, fitness and weights sessions at Personal Strength. As well as being a fun and engaging ninja kids class and teen self defence instructor, he is also the School Holiday Camp Coordinator.
When not on the mats, Zach is playing the blues on his guitar or recording voice-over.
Qualifications:
- Purple Belt with Stripe in Personal Strength Jujitsu
- Certificate III in Fitness at TAFE
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
- HSC – Honour Roll for achieving Band 6 in Music 1
Siena is a welcome addition to the instructor team.
Not only does her calm manner facilitate kids classes, but her contributions to kids syllabus development, and the administration our Leadership Program has enhanced our kids classes.
Siena trained in Karate to black belt, has participated in our boxing class for years, and is rapidly adding Jujitsu to her martial arsenal.
You would be lucky to find Siena in her down time, as she loves to travel! 🙂
Qualifications:
- Black Belt in Karate
- Purple Belt in Personal Strength Jujitsu
- Enrolled in Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Siena
Grace
Grace is an assistant kids class instructor.
Bio coming soon!
Qualifications:
- Purple Belt with Stripe in Personal Strength Jujitsu
Miles is an assistant kids class instructor.
Bio coming soon!
Qualifications:
- Blue Belt with Stripe in Personal Strength Jujitsu
Miles
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