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ORIGIN PROTOCOL
I grew up as a skinny kid.
There - I said it.
I had to learn how to build my skills and my strength, and build my confidence along the way. I started martial arts training in a little town in regional NSW from the age of 9, and started strength training at my high school from age 12. I was always looking for new ways to improve my training in both fields.
Since that time, I won inter-school strength competitions, and became an Australasian points-sparring champion. I moved to Sydney in 2000 for the Olympics to work behind the scenes, but I never stopped training. I entered the Hospitality and Security industries because at the time I couldn't see myself doing anything else. I worked in some of the busiest pubs, nightclubs and events Sydney has to offer. It was definitely an eye-opener for a country kid!
When I left Sydney in 2006, I stayed in these industries until I started university education. Then I became a dad, twice. I moved to Canberra after my graduation and worked in Federal government for over 2 years.
I thought my martial training was over. Life happens. I enrolled my neurodivergent children in Karate...and I remembered why I enjoyed training again. The empowerment of moving with intent and focus.
Then COVID happened, shutting down the school and our local facilities. Our instructor didn't return.
I took up the mantle when COVID was over, starting up again in another little regional town and gradually restoring training and facilities to where I am now in Armidale. At the same time, I continued to work in frontline government services - and getting increasingly unsatisfied. I wanted to build something that used my passions for self-defense and exercise.
With so many martial arts businesses, commercial and Crossfit gyms in town, I noticed something: it's all the same. Same music. Same machines. Same barbells, dumbbells and other things. Same gym bros. Same PT services. Martial arts trained the skills, but often not how to use them responsibly. Managing interpersonal differences without resorting to physicality takes time and detracts from physical skill. I get it. But it's like giving a gun to a child, in my opinion.
I developed M.A.R.S services to teach the conventional and the unconventional. To share my passion for fitness and martial training, and expand from changing bodies to changing minds as well. To empower people to live their lives on their terms.
I welcome you to experience the M.A.R.S difference for yourself.
SYSTEM STATUS: ARCHIVE_RECOVERED // VERIFIED
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QUALIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS
// MARTIAL SYSTEMS
KEN SEI SHOTO-RYU KARATE-DO
Our original training system which Anthony has taught since 2022. Ken Sei Shoto-Ryu mixes traditional Japanese Karate and Okinawan weapons with popular striking and grappling martial systems, making it an effective combat system. Ken Sei Shoto-Ryu was founded in 1995 by Michael Fardell, 7th Dan, with headquarters in Port Macquarie NSW as Mid Coast Martial Arts Academy.
// PERFORMANCE TECH
CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER (AUSactive)
Advanced accreditation in Strength & Conditioning, focusing on biomechanical optimisation and sustainable athletic power output. Anthony has Certificate 3 & 4 Fitness qualifications through AIPT and TAFE, and is one of two Strength & Conditioning coaches in Australia qualified by Overtime Athletes in the US.
// COMBATIVE ASSETS
CLOSE QUARTER COMBATIVES (CQC)
Specialised instruction in integrated threat management. CQC integrates psychology and biology with physical preparation to develop awareness, act decisively, and protect yourself physically, mentally, and legally.
// SYSTEM INTEGRITY
JOINT INTEGRITY & RECOVERY MENTOR
Dedicated training in mobility architecture, joint integrity, and functional performance. Early intervention in this space reduces the risk of sport- and work-related injuries during working age life, and reduces the risk of falls into senior years.
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TACTICAL ARCHITECTURE
We believe training is more than fitness—it's defensive infrastructure and functional independence. Our philosophy integrates operational combat mechanics with functional strength to build a body that is not just aesthetic, but capable, resilient, and ready for any threat management scenario.
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CLIENT FEEDBACK
[ VERIFIED_INTEL: 01 ]
"We have seen [our son] practice and we think he has improved a lot. He is self-motivated, does his stuff and is very happy when he is practicing.
He is definitely making progress...your comments [during hybrid training] are helping him improve and also his understanding [of Karate]."
M.S, Parent
STATUS: ACTIVE LEVEL 4
[ VERIFIED_INTEL: 02 ]
"Training with Anthony has been one of the best decisions I've made. He's encouraging, motivating and knows exactly when to push you hard - full drill sergeant when needed - but also when to tell you to slow down before the pre-workout turns you into 'Sea Biscuit' and you injure yourself.
Every session is built around my short- term and long- term goals, and he adjusts training if injuries or life get in the way. Whether it's early mornings, late nights, weights, boxing or functional training, no session is ever boring and I always walk out feeling physically and mentally better for it.
Absolutely top bloke and I couldn't recommend Anthony highly enough."
A.L, Female, 42
STATUS: ELITE OPERATIVE
[ VERIFIED_INTEL: 03 ]
"I've gotten a lot of positive comments about how I look since I started training. I've even been able to comfortably wear dresses that I haven't been able to wear in years!"
L.B, Female, 60
STATUS: FIELD PROFICIENT
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SECURE COMMS
COMMS // 01 [ SECURE_LINE ]
+61 407 908 377
ENCRYPTED // 02 [ DIRECT_LINK ]
KENSEISHOTORYU.ARMIDALE@GMAIL.COM
LOC // 03 [ HQ_GRID ]
-30.513684 N / 151.668098 E