21/12/2025
This year held a lot of very early mornings, late nights, challenges, hard sessions, and real heartfelt work.
I’m grateful to be around great humans who show up and challenge me to be a better coach and a better man.
THE BUNKER SQUAD
NIK “THE GREEK” CHARALAMPOUS
Really proud of how far we’ve come this year.
We know the challenges we faced and the work it took to get through them.
Always got my support in and out of the gym.
Big respect to Ben Williams, Jason Lynch & Coach Henry for being in his corner, and & for backing him.
NOAH “RED” COLLIER
NZ NATIONAL CHAMPION.
AUCKLAND CHAMPION.
Such an impressive young man.
Head boy at school, marathon nut, and hasn’t missed a single session all year.
5:30AM starts aren’t easy, but you never complain and always get it done. Proud of you — plenty more ahead.
CHACE RINGROSE
NZ NATIONAL CHAMPION.
Come a long way since we started working together. Very hard worker in the gym. Proud of your work ethic and achievements — let’s keep this ball rolling, bro.
THE SHURIKEN SQUAD
JESSE “THUG” TAYLOR
TRIPLE WKA GOLD MEDALIST.
Hooooomie.
The work behind the scenes has been massive.
Nothing flashy, just consistent graft.
Proud to be your coach and call you a close friend.📈
TAIHIWI GOLDSMITH
Top-tier work ethic and attitude every session.
Still the fastest sprinter — that hasn’t gone unnoticed. We know exactly what we’re chasing, and we’llputting the work in to earn it.
Excited for what’s next. 📈
ZAKARIAH CARRIEM
Early days, but the improvement has been clear. Alhamdulilah. Appreciate the effort you bring — looking forward to seeing where this goes.
REDLINE COMBAT ACADEMY
SHAYDON WHITE
Took the initiative to get extra work in, and once you start, you don’t stop unless I tell you to.
Unreal engine, great attitude, always willing to work. Love that mindset. 👹
GHOSTFIST LEEGAR
DANIEL RUWANGA
Shows that being genuine and kind takes you a long way.
Proud to call you a friend.
You’re a vicious warrior and a great role model in the combat sports community ❤️
Thank you all.
& with that all being said….
Let’s Rip 2026’s Fu***ng Face Off 👹
