Year Began Martial Arts: 2009
Peter Vandersande began training martial arts while still at school at the Boonah Dojo under Tasshi Doug Lavers-McBain. He has continued to support and develop the club under Sensei Drew Vela who was also one of Tashi Doug's original students.
Holding 4 Black Belt ranks and constantly working hard to improve himself and his skills, Peter is appreciated by the the students as both a role model and a mentor.
Martial Arts Ranks
- Advanced 1st Degree Black Belt - Modern Martial Arts - Kyosei
- 1st Khan - Muay Thai - Kru (Assistant Trainer)
- 1st Degree Black Belt - Arnis/Eskrima/Kali
- 1st Degree Black Belt - Jissen Budo - Sempai
- 1st Degree White Belt - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Qualifications
- Cert IV in Retail Management
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Working with Children - Blue Card
Awards
- Silver Kai
- Boonah Black Dragon Kai Student of the Year 2010
- Boonah Black Dragon Kai Kids Karate Student of the Year 2012
- Boonah Black Dragon Kai Competitor of the Year 2020
- Boonah Black Dragon Kai Leadership Award 2021
- Boonah Spirit of Black Dragon Kai Award 2024
