Gordon Simmonds

Martial Arts Background: Gordon Simmonds began training in martial arts in Australia in 1982. He has trained in Shotokan Karate and an Australian adaptation of a Japanese Ninjutsu. In 2000, he and Robert Tierney became members of the Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation, headed by Soke, Tanemura Sensei, and has returned to Japan annually for further training and grading.

Robert Tierney

Martial Arts Background: Robert Tierney began training in martial arts in Australia in 1986. He has trained in Indonesian Silat Perisai Diri and an Australian adaptation of a Japanese Ninjutsu. In 2000, he and Gordon Simmonds became members of the Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation, headed by Soke, Tanemura Sensei, and has returned to Japan annually for further training and grading.

Gordon Simmonds	Robert Tierney