Shihan/Laoshir David Zarb
Our Master David is a true master. Martial arts is not only his passion, but a lifestyle & journey in itself. He empowers others with his extensive knowledge and skills. David has dedicated his life to the advancement of Goju Ryu Karate and Cheng Ming International Kung Fu. The Martial Arts journey is long, interesting , challenging & expansive.
Studying Karate since 1969 (15 yrs of age)
Studying Tai Chi since 1979 (25 yrs of age)
Martial Arts Travel experiences
Numerous interstate trips inc Sydney, Brisbane
Japan 5 times
New Zealand 12 times
Taiwan 42 times
Italy
Israel
Education
Certified Covid Safe Martial Arts Instructor
Completion Year 12 Strathmore High School
Godan 5th Dan Black Belt (Master) Goju Ryu Karate
Tai Chi Chuan Coach Cheng Ming International
Hsing I Coach & Ba Gua Coach
MAIA Accredited coach
Level 2 First aid
International Referee NAS
Karate Victoria Senior State kata coach
Cert IV Workplace assessment and training
Diploma Sports Coaching & Development
Director of Art of Defence Australia
Chairman Cheng Ming Australia
WWWC & current police check
Laoshir David is also one of five International Directors of Chinese Martial Arts, Cheng Ming International Kung Fu.
Master Wang Fu Lai and Master Huang Su Chun bestowed this honour on Master David in 2016.
Along with Master Eric Hung from U.S.A., Master Amiki from Israel, Master Paolo Magagnato from Italy and Master Hiroko Jibiki from Japan, the propagation of this great system internationally is in very good hands.
Dedication, commitment to perfection, and the dissemination of the Cheng Ming system with absolute protocols in place, reflects their role.
We are very proud and fortunate