KYOSHI BARRY GOVAN
Founder of the Ballarat Karate Club

Chief Instructor 1965 to 1971

Ranked 6^th degree black belt and Co founder of the Shin Shi No Kai group.

HANSHI BARRY PACKHAM
Co-Director and foundation member

Chief Instructor 1971 to 1979

Ranked 9^th degree black belt.

RENSHI ROD HILTON

Chief Instructor 1979 to 1983

Ranked 5^th degree black belt

RENSHI JOHN CREBBIN

Chief Instructor 1983 to 1995

Ranked 5^th degree black belt. 

HANSHI WAYNE REDDROP

Co-Director and Chief Instructor 1995 to present

Ranked 8^th degree black belt.