About Wanneroo Martial Arts
A family-friendly dojo in Mariginiup, founded in 2015 by Peter Hunt, 6th Dan Kyoshi.
Peter Hunt – Head Instructor
Peter Hunt is a 6th Dan Kyoshi in Karate and the Vice President of the Australasian Martial Arts Hall of Fame. He was inducted as Martial Artist of the Year in 2020 by both the AMAHOF and the World Kung Fu Union Hall of Fame.
Peter began his martial arts journey in 1981 with Boxing at the Merlin Youth Centre in Derby. He moved to Perth in 1994 and commenced training in Zen Do Kai Karate and BJC Muay Thai, attaining his Shodan in Zen Do Kai in 2001.
His ranks include:
- 6th Dan Karate – Kyoshi
- 4th Degree Muay Thai – World Kickboxing Association
- Iaido Sandan – Budokan Academy AKR Zen Ken Ren
- Shodan Kenjutsu
- 4th Kyu Bojutsu
Peter opened his first dojo at Ellenbrook (now Arachnid Martial Arts Academy) before establishing Wanneroo Martial Arts in November 2015. He teaches Goju-Ryu Karate, Muay Thai, and Japanese Sword at the Mariginiup dojo.
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Wanneroo Martial Arts is situated in Mariginiup, adjacent to Banksia Grove and convenient to Tapping, Ashby, Carramar, Wanneroo, Pearsall, Sinagra, Hocking, Jandabup, Joondalup, and Neerabup.
The dojo is well equipped with:
- Fall mats
- Full-size boxing ring
- Heavy bags and focus mitts
- Kick shields and Thai pads
Our Philosophy
To learn together, set goals, and strive to achieve them as a team with passion and bravery.
We believe martial arts training extends well beyond physical technique. Our aim is to equip students with self-defence skills, increased fitness, and life skills that carry into the classroom, the home, and adulthood.
Federation Affiliations
Wanneroo Martial Arts is proud to be affiliated with:
- Australian Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation (AOGKF) – official Australian branch of IOGKF
- International Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate Federation (IOGKF) – over 75,000 members across 60+ countries
- Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR)
- West Australian Kendo Renmei (WAKR)
- Budokan Academy
- International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA)
- World Kickboxing Association (WKA)
Sister School: Arachnid Gym
Our sister school, Arachnid Gym in Ellenbrook, continues the tradition Peter established there. With over 350 members, Arachnid offers karate, Muay Thai, fitness classes, and kids programs under the same teaching lineage.
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