Wolves Martial Arts is led by Master Instructor, Andrew Johnston

Wolves Martial Arts Owner and Master Instructor

The club’s owner and Master Instructor, Andrew Johnston has trained, competed and coached in the martial arts for over 30 years nationally and internationally.

Master Andrew Johnston is a 7th Dan Master internationally recognised Taekwondo examiner. He is also a 5th Dan Master in Haidong Gumdo and is currently the President of NSW Haidong Gumdo.

Master Andrew has been teaching families of the Blue Mountains the martial arts of Taekwondo since 1993, and Haidong Gumdo since 2008. Over this period of time, he has taught students valuable life skills that they can use in everyday life from learning the martial arts of Taekwondo and Haidong Gumdo. In 2001, Wolves Martial Arts expanded from its base in the Blue Mountains to form Wolves Branch Clubs to the inner and outer suburbs of Sydney.

Master Andrew also personally leads, trains and guides all the club’s Instructors. These Instructors are highly motivated with his wealth of martial arts experience and dedication.

Dragonfly Spiritual Black Belt

In addition to Master Andrew’s martial arts skills, he is also the author of ’The Dragonfly Spiritual Black Belt Program’ which is an early intervention tool designed to enhance resilience skills, promote a more positive outlook, and emphasise one’s strengths and capabilities. The Dragonfly Spiritual Black Belt Program utilises martial art techniques, in combination with a strength based solution-focused framework, to inspire a positive outlook when facing life challenges.

Singer. Musician. Songwriter.

Andrew “Drew” Johnston is also a singer, musician and songwriter in his “spare time”. Drew is influenced by many great singer/songwriters such as Paul Kelly, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Finn and Shawn Mullins, Drew tells musical stories of mystery, longing and journeys that hinge on an acoustic guitar/rhythm groove.

Drew’s love for singing and song writing began in the inspiring environment of Newcastle Art School, a creative hotspot that had already spawned great bands such as the Screaming Jets, followed by 20 years of performing his own songs at local pubs, clubs and festivals. 

During this time, he has produced four albums with award-winning producer, songwriter and musician Rod McCormack, the most recent being Watermark. 

If you would like to know more about Drew’s musical career, please visit his music website, or “Like” his Facebook page.

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Owner and Master Instructor of Wolves Martial Arts.

• 7th Dan Master in WTF Taekwondo (Kukkiwon certified).

• 5th Dan Master in Haidong Gumdo (World Haidong Gumdo Federation certified).

• Established Wolves Martial Arts in 1993 (previously Wolves Taekwondo).

• In 2001 expanded to form Wolves Branch Clubs.

• Current clientele base of over 800 students.

• Coaching experience at Regional, State, National and International level sporting competitions.

• Competed at Regional, State, National and International Level Martial Art competitions.

• Participated in International training camps and educational programs such the Kukkiwon Black Belt program, Yongin University ‘Gi’ development program and trained at the Hokken academy.

• Planning and delivering motivational ‘Warrior’ programs on behalf of Team Building Australia to corporate companies such as Vodafone, Commonwealth Bank, Caltex and Energy Australia.

• Author of the Dragonfly Spiritual Black Belt Program.

• Andrew “Drew” Johnston – the Singer, Musician and Songwriter.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

• Taekwondo Australia – Master Instructor
• Haidong Gumdo Australia – Current NSW President
• Australian Sport Commission
• World Haidong Gumdo Association
• World Taekwondo Association
• Team Building Australia