Kando Martial Arts Knox

Kando was established in 1997 by Chief Instructor Shihan (Teacher's Teacher) Paul Veldman.

Shihan Paul holds a 6th degree in karate, and began training at the age of 13 in San Chi Kai Freestyle Karate. He later started training in the traditional karate of Shukokai at Sendai Karate under Sensei Kurt Klimkait, achieving his black belt in 1995.

Sensei Andy began Martial Arts with Kando at the age of 12 after being bullied by some older children. Over 15 years of training in the junior program and then with the Teen & Adult class, Martial Arts gave him the confidence to grow the person he has now become.

Sensei Andy has been teaching with Kando for over 10 years. In 2015 Sensei Andy switched dojo’s from Kando Hughesdale to Kando Rowville and helped grow the club into the second biggest Kando Club. He is now starting the journey for his own Kando Club in Knox.