Early years Paul Starling

starling father

it australian army officer himself paul starling developed leadership skills , self-discipline helped him build reputation of gōjū-ryū via sydney goju kai dojo , macquarie university karate club, successful traditional japanese dojo. founder , executive member of australian karate federation, many years involved in voluntary capacity on 2 decades in promoting karate in australia , referee, judge , coach @ state, national , international w.k.f. competitions. along australian politician , fellow karateka, late john newman, promoted australian karate in media , helped organise colleague instructors in australia in fledgling days, cohesive group whereby australia s reputation , success @ international competition during 1980s unprecedented country such limited population.

as member of first australian team karate world championships (world karate championship), , member remain undefeated, australian team of five, john halpin; paul starling; graham kelleher; danny ellaby , ilias zacharias came against world favorites in japan. photos right show team members compete against japanese team @ historic event. paul starling remained unefeated against opponent; japan champion akihita isaka. japan eventual winners of coveted world championship team event. other members of japanese world champion team included: abe, yahara, osaka, , tanaka.