Drew Vela
Year Began Martial Arts: 2003
Drew Vela is a the Head Instructor of Boonah Black Dragon Kai. Drew was a founding member of the club when it was opened Kysohi Doug Lavers-McBain in 2003. He is very proud to become the Head Instructor and pass on the lessons he learned and is still learning to future generations in his home town of Boonah.
Drew has trained hard over the years and has earned multiple black belts and is also a fully Qualified Personal Trainer. He is highly motivated and excited about helping his students become the best they can be.
Martial Arts Ranks
- Advanced 2nd Degree Black Belt - Modern Martial Arts - Sensei
- 2nd Khan - Muay Thai - Kru (Trainer)
- 1st Degree Black Belt - Jissen Budo - Sempai
- Black Belt - Arnis / Eskrima / Kali
- Brown Belt - MMA
- 4th Degree White Belt - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Yellow Belt - Kosen Judo
Qualifications
- Cert IV in Fitness
- Cert III in Fitness
- Cert II in Sports Coaching (Majoring in Martial Arts Instruction)
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Working with Children - Blue Card
Awards
- Black Dragon Kai Distinguished Leadership Award 2023
- Black Dragon Kai Strongest Student of the Year 2022
- Black Dragon Kai Supporter of the Year 2020
- Spirit of Black Dragon Kai award 2024
- Demicat Muay Thai Student of the Year 2005
- Beaudesert Black Dragon Kai Muay Thai Student of the Year 2008
- Beaudesert Spirit of Black Dragon Kai Award 2020
- Gold Kai
Instructor at
BOONAH (est 2003)
