Malwina Martin

4^th dan Goju Ryu Karatedo Seiwakai
4^th dan Japan Karatedo Federation Gojukai 2011

Malwina started her training in September of 1992 in Sydney. She trained up to 15 classes per week (whilst completing her studies). She was awarded her shodan in 1996 and nidan in 1998 and spent many years as sempai to Rod Martin before travelling to the UK in 1997, they were married in 1999.

Malwina was an excellent tournament competitor. She won the National All Styles (NAS) NSW state competition many times and was very successful in a number of other competitions. She was the Australian Kata Champion in both 1995 and 1996 (undefeated).  She continued to train and teach throughout the UK between 1997 and 2005 when they relocated to Brisbane.  Even with two children, Maia and Oliver, she has continued to train and teach.