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Grand Master Dr Hassan Iskandar OAM
Led by world-renowned Grand Master Hassan Iskandar PhD OAM, Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney is guided by one of the highest-ranked Taekwondo GM Masters in the world, holding the prestigious 9th Dan Kukkiwon certification.
Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters in Korea, awards the most globally recognised and respected Black Belt Dan certifications in Taekwondo and Martial Arts.
Grand Master Hassan Iskandar PhD OAM brings more than 50 years of elite Martial Arts experience across multiple disciplines and is recognised as one of the most respected and influential Martial Arts leaders in Australia and internationally. He has served as President of Taekwondo Australia, a World Taekwondo Council Member, and an inductee into the official World Taekwondo Hall of Fame, reflecting a lifetime dedicated to excellence, leadership, and the advancement of Martial Arts worldwide.
Honoured with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), the Australian Sports Medal, and the Tasmanian Star of Sport Award, Grand Master Hassan Iskandar has developed countless local, state, national, international, and continental medallists, including Australian Taekwondo representatives on junior and senior national teams.
Below are some of Grand Master Hassan achievements:
- 2013 Appointed as Oceania director for Taekwondo Hall Of Fame
- 2011 Inducted into the Taekwondo Hall Of Fame
- 2011 Elected as president of Taekwondo Australia
- 2010 Taekwondo Hall Of Fame technical advisor
- 2007 Competition Director for the Australian Youth Olympic Festival
- 2007 Senior Vice-President of Taekwondo Australia.
- 1998-2007 Executive council member for Taekwondo Australia New South Wales division
- 2006 Taekwondo Delegate to the NSW Olympic Committee
- 2006 – Australian National Team Manager at the 2006 Bangkok WTF World Cup Taekwondo Team Championships Thailand.
- 2005 – Australian National Team Manager at the 17th World Taekwondo Championships in Madrid Spain.
- 2002 -Australian National Team Manager at the 15th Asian Taekwondo championships at Amman Jordan.
- 1998 – Hanmadang Gold medallist in free style breaking
- 1998 – Hanmadang Silver medallist in power breaking
- 1998 – Manager / Coach for the Australian team at The 1998 Hanmadang in Seoul Korea.
- 1986 – Awarded the Tasmanian Star of Sport.
International Master Instructor Mirna Iskandar Madrajat – 7th Degree Black Belt
With over 35 years of martial arts excellence, International Master Instructor Mirna Madrajat is recognised as one of Australia’s most respected and accomplished Taekwondo educators.
Holding the prestigious rank of 7th Degree Black Belt, Master Mirna began training at just three years of age and has dedicated her life to inspiring, educating, and empowering others through martial arts.
A highly accomplished competitor, Master Mirna has represented her art at state, national, and international levels. Her achievements include winning Gold at the 2003 NSW State Championships and International Gold at the 2004 Lebanese International, demonstrating exceptional skill, discipline, and technical mastery.
However, Master Mirna’s greatest achievements extend far beyond medals and championships.
Transforming Lives Through Martial Arts
Master Mirna is renowned for her extraordinary ability to transform shy, withdrawn, and uncertain children into confident, disciplined, and successful young leaders. Her patient, caring, and highly personalised teaching approach has positively impacted the lives of thousands of children and families throughout Sydney.
As a mother, mentor, and educator, she specialises in developing children’s confidence, focus, resilience, respect, self-discipline, leadership, and self-belief through Taekwondo, Martial Arts Self-Defence, and Martial Arts Fitness programs.
A Passion for Helping Every Child Succeed
Master Mirna’s work with children experiencing ADHD, ADD, autism, anxiety, confidence challenges, and social development difficulties is truly inspiring. Through her compassion, expertise, and commitment to every student’s success, she has helped countless children overcome personal obstacles, develop life-changing confidence, and unlock their full potential.
Many students who began their journey struggling with focus, confidence, anxiety, or social interaction have flourished under her guidance, with some progressing to become Australian Taekwondo Champions and role models within their communities.
Her ability to connect with children of all abilities and backgrounds has earned her the admiration of parents, educators, and health professionals alike.
Creating Future Leaders
Master Mirna firmly believes that martial arts is about much more than kicking and punching. It is about building strong character, positive values, resilience, leadership, and the confidence to succeed in all areas of life.
Through the acclaimed Pinnacle Martial Arts programs, she continues to inspire students to become the best versions of themselves—both inside and outside the training hall.
Today, Master Mirna delivers Pinnacle Martial Arts programs to childcare centres, preschools, primary schools, and high schools across Sydney, helping thousands of young people develop confidence, discipline, respect, and leadership skills that will benefit them for life.
For many families, Master Mirna is more than a martial arts instructor—she is a mentor, role model, and life-changing influence whose impact extends far beyond the dojang.
Grand Master Tony Ibrahim
Grand Master Tony is one of our Senior Instructors with 45 years of Taekwondo Martial Arts training. Grand Master Tony is an 8th Degree Black Black.