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IMC Australia is the #1 rated Martial Arts Centre in Australia as rated by I.S.K.A.

Our story

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Learn from the best Martial Arts instructors in the area who are dedicated to providing a stable, family environment where you can excel in your personal goals and find a varied and supportive community. Whether your plan is to compete, lose weight, meet new like-minded people or increase your day-to-day life, we will help you get there faster than you ever thought possible while having fun doing it! The benefits of Martial Arts classes are endless.

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WHY CHOOSE IMC

Exciting and educational martial arts classes for everyone! DYNAMIC FULL-BODY WORKOUTS WITH LONG-LASTING RESULTS
Supportive and inspiring teammates that help one another grow A POSITIVE AND WARM ENVIRONMENT
Passionate instructors whose goal is to see students thrive UNWAVERING SUPPORT, EMPOWERMENT, AND MOTIVATION
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VALUES THAT MATTER TO US

Confidence & Self-Esteem

There are a wealth of benefits that come from healthy self-confidence from helping you manage fears and maintain a positive mental attitude. Train with us and you'll discover there is no better way to build your confidence then with the Martial Arts.

Discipline & Self-Control

With self-discipline comes all kinds of beneficial improvements to your life including advanced focus, new found respect, better health & fitness along with having an easier time at work or school. The bedrock of Martial Arts is founded on teaching discipline and self-control to its students.

Self-Defence

Knowledge of Self-Defence produces advantages far beyond looking cool and hoisting trophies. With these skills you'll learn to defend yourself in a variety of situations, whether life-threatening or you're being bullied in school. Not only that, but you'll gain the confidence to use - or not use - these skills to keep you and your family safe.

New Friends & Mentors

Our team is dedicated to your success. Whether that means pushing you to your limits, being a friend in a time of need or spending extra time to show you a technique you're struggling with, our community is here to make you feel comfortable and safe while having fun and learning effective techniques.

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Toddlers Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Kids Karate
Birthday Parties
Mixed Martial Arts
Kickboxing
Meet Our Team

Our Trainers

Paul Zadro

Master/Founder

Hanshi Paul Zadro was born in Innisfail, North Queensland on 15th March 1963 and began his Martial Arts studies at the age of 8, learning Judo and Shotokan Karate at the local gymnasium. In 1974 he moved to Sydney and studied Tae Kwon Do. Then in 1976 he commenced learning Koshu Kempo and in 1980 he founded the International Kempo Karate Academy during which time he continued his training in South East Asia, the United States and the South Pacific. 

In 1998 he was inducted into the Eurasian Kickboxing Association Hall of Fame. In 1999 he was inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame and in the following year inducted into the Karate Union Hall of Fame.

More recently he started the International Martial Arts Centres (IMC) opening the style to Thai Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and MMA. The school has operated on the same site for over 35 years having trained over 20,000 students in this time. 

During his career, spanning 40 years, he has been a prolific promoter of Martial Arts and has a long career as a competitor having won such titles as U.S.K.A. Winter Nationals and in 2007 the U.S. Open.

His personal mission is to instill the life changing benefits that the Martial Arts offers, to each of his students.

Hanshi Paul Zadro is currently the president of the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) and head of the Martial Arts World Cup committee.

ROBBIE CASTELLANO

Head Instructor/School Owner

Sensei Robbie has been teaching and training since 1987.

Currently a 4th Degree Black Belt in Kempo Martial Arts, Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and specialises in Kickboxing, MMA and Weaponry.

His achievements are:

  • Competitor in the ISKA Kickboxing circuit
  • Living and training all over the world including Thailand, Belarus, Colombia, England and the USA
  • Commenced training at the age of 6 and went on to win his first International title in 1992 at the U.S Open
  • ISKA Instructor of the year 2017
  • ISKA 2018 World Championships Bronze medallist held in Jamaica


His responsibilities include:

  • Management of the IMC Gregory Hills
  • Training students in Kempo Karate, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai Kickboxing and MMA
  • Liaising with parents on children's progress

CHLOE COOKE

Program Director - IMC Gregory Hills

Chloe has been teaching and training since 2010

Currently a Black Belt in Kempo Karate, Black Shirt in Kickboxing and Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

 Her responsibilities include:

  • Teaching the Children's classes & Adults
  • Assisting with the management of the IMC - Gregory Hills
  • Enrollment of new members and of current IMC students
  • Sales and general enquiries
  • Teaching and overlooking classes


Chloe is loved by all our parents and students. She loves teaching and helping students reach their goals. Her favourite thing about teaching is helping a child with no confidence and see them change into a great confident person through Martial Arts.


Chloe received the award for Best Instructor of the Year award in 2018. She now mentors and runs Leadership Programs and training students to be instructors.


Chloe is a qualified Kids Sports Instructor, Older Adults Instructor, Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer.