Ishinryu Karate Australia

Sensei Hails was an international competitor for England and Australia. He represented England from 1978—80 and a highlight was winning a silver medal in the Grand Slam International Championships.

Sensei Hails continued his competition fighting in Australia. He dominated the AKF National Championships in the 1980’s, winning seven titles and gaining numerous silver and bronze medals. From 1987—1990 Sensei Hails was the captain of the Australian team and led the team at two World Championships and the Asian Pacific Championships. He competed at four World Championships (placing 4^th in 1986) and won spectacular individual and team gold medals (beating the powerful Japanese) at the 1989 Asian Pacific Championships. Sensei Hails represented his country for nine years, winning eight medals whilst competing at nine major international tournaments. Over his 14 year competition career he won 32 titles and 34 minor placings.

Sensei Hails has been a National Coach for the Australian Karate Federation’s (AKF) team since 2000 (and also for lengthy periods in the 1990’s). He continues to coach students from all styles to state, national and international representation. He is one of the highest accredited karate coaches (Level 2, silver) in the AKF, as accredited by the Australian Sports Commission.

He has recently been officially appointed as the Mentor Kumite Coach for the Fijian Karate Federation. He has conducted many seminars in Fiji in 2008 and 2009 and the team is looking forward to a prosperous 2010. 

Sensei Hails regularly trains and teaches in England and Canada and has been a course instructor and/or participant on Sensei Ticky Donovan’s 8^th Dan OBE world renowned Summer Course 15 times.