Address: Unit 4/25 Alliance Avenue,
Morisset 2264
Phone: (02) 4973 5575
Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre Morisset
Our full time centre at Morisset is run by Sensei Lesley and her team of qualified instructors, who make Morisset a very friendly and welcoming centre.
Sensei Lesley is supported by a black belt team that she has grown in house, providing their experience and support to the Morisset students. Together they run a family oriented centre with a growing group of dedicated students, creating a wonderful learning atmosphere and a welcoming dojo for students of all ages and their families. Our instructors encourage self confidence and self control through evidence based curriculum and there is a strong emphasis on wellbeing.
Age specific classes include:
Minimites (3-4 years)
Kindymites (5-6 years)
Dynamites (6-9 years)
Dragons (9-14 years)
Adults (14+ years)
We also have Matayoshi Kobudo, and Xtreme performance martial arts.
For those looking for some extra fitness, there is our fantastic Fight Fit program which combines Muay Thai kickboxing and effective self defence in an empowering workout.
Come down and see our friendly staff and join our martial arts family today!
Book your free intro session now!
HVMAC Morisset Timetable
Brian Hayes
Kyoshi | Chief Instructor | HVMAC Principal
Kyoshi Brian Hayes has been teaching Chitokai Karate since 1983. He was graded to 7th Degree Black Belt by his instructor, Hanshi Ken Sakamoto, in Kumamoto in 2018.
Sensei Hayes has won national titles in Arnis, Koshiki karate and also as a NSW team member for 8 years at the Australian Karate Federation national titles.
Competed in five Chito Ryu world titles, winning tournament Grand Champion in 2001 in Kumamoto Japan.
Sensei Hayes is also a Silver level NCAS coach and holds a Diploma in Sports Coaching.
Along with his wife, Shihan Sandy Hayes, he founded the Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centres, and is responsible as Chief Instructor for teacher training and grading standards at HVMAC dojos.
Sensei Hayes also holds a 6th Degree Black Belt in Matayoshi Kobudo, a Shodan in Iaido and a brown belt in Machado Brazilian Jiujitsu.
Sandy Hayes
Shihan | Master Instructor | HVMAC Principal
Shihan Sandy started Judo in a small town in British Columbia, Canada at the age of 11. She started karate in the 1980's at the age of 15. She was the only girl in the class.
On the provincial team from 1986-1990 in Canada, and on the NSW state team 1992-1998.
1986 Soke Cup - bronze in kata
1992 Soke Cup - bronze in kata and gold in team kumite
Australian Karate Federation nationals - bronze in team kata
Sensei Sandy is dedicated to empowering women and children in the community. She developed the Kindymites and Minimites programs, and the Fight Fit program.
Lesley Talbut
Shidoin | Senior Instructor | Studio Principal
Born in the UK, Lesley moved with her family to Australia in 2007. Her children started karate at Warners Bay in 2008 and Lesley soon followed finding a passion for martial arts and the values it represented. Opening the Morisset dojo in 2012 meant she was able to follow the dream of helping kids and adults experience what she and her family have from being part of the HVMAC family. Sensei Lesley owns and runs Morisset dojo.
Lesley is 3rd degree black belt in Chitokai karate and 2nd degree Black Belt in Okinawan Kobudo. She holds a NCAS Bronze Level Coaching accreditation and a Certificate 4 in Fitness Coaching Martial Arts. Lesley is also an Advanced Rock and Water instructor and often teaches the Rock and Water program to Primary and High School kids in local schools.
Georgia Dearlove
Shidoin | Senior Instructor | Program Director
Sensei Georgia is achieved her Sandan (third degree black belt) in Chitokai Karate in 2025. She also trains in the Hunter FF Program and is a Rock and Water accredited provider.
Erin Talbut
Shidoin | Senior Instructor | Program Director
Sensei Erin began karate in 2008 and achieved her Sandan in 2023 and Kobudo black belt in 2022. Sensei Erin is a bronze level NCAS accredited coach.
Kirk Pitzner
Fight Fit Instructor
Sensei Kirk is the Morisset senior Fight Fit instructor. He started martial arts in 2015 and is a Shodan in karate. Sensei Kirk achieved his Nidan in Fight Fit in June 2021. He also trains in Matayoshi kobudo.
Jonah Haines
Instructor
Sensei Jonah started training at the age of 8. He achieved his Nidan in 2021. Sensei Jonah currently teaches the Xtreme program at Morisset as well as competing in Xtreme at ISKA.
Jai Hamilton
Assistant Instructor
Sensei Jai achieved his Nidan (second degree black belt) in 2025. Jai also trains in the Hunter Fight Fit and Okinawan Kobudo programs.
Samantha Collas-Foo
Assistant Instructor
Logan Browne
Assistant Instructor
Daniel Collas
Fight Fit Instructor
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