Master Fari

A True Leader and Master Instructor Mr Fari Salievski, is more than just the head of the KMA schools, a leader by example and a positive role model for all that come in contact with him. He is highly regarded in the international martial arts and business community for his honesty, integrity and personal success.

Currently he heads Martial Arts Professionals; an organisation dedicated to promoting excellence within the martial arts industry & raising the standards of professional services to students and their communities. In addition, Master Fari heads Korea Hapkido International, MMA Australia & representative for MA Success (MAIA USA)  

Since 1982 training and teaching has been consistent, a minimum of six days per week of not only teaching time but active training becoming Australia's only instructor to be Korean graded and certified for each and every Dan level (up to 5th Dan) in South Korea. 6th - 8th Dans in the U.S with the same Grandmaster (10th Degree In Sun Seo)

The title of "Master" does not come via a mail order or certificate but it is a title bestowed upon the recipient by their Grandmaster. Master Fari has earned his title through hard work, establishing himself with an international reputation of quality & integrity.

Credentials & achievements Summary include ;
Government Recognised Qualifications in Martial Arts & Business

• College Certification -Advanced Marketing
• Master Security License Holder for over 15 years
• Certificate 2 in Security Operations for 15 years
• Senior 1st Aid Certificate
• National Coach - NCAS Level 1 & 2
• Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training (BSZ40198)
• Certificate IV in Sports Coaching (SRS40203) Sports Specialisation: Martial Arts
• Certificate IV in Fitness SRF40201 (Personal Trainer)
• Lean & Fit Program Instructor
• Personal Safety Expert (Completed course by Tom Patire).
• Master Instructor Taekwondo 7th dan (wtf)
• Master Instructor Hapkido 8th Dan
• Ultimate Black Belt Test Graduate (1 of only 30 in the world, only person in Australia. 2005)
• Master Instructor Korea Hapkido International
• BJJ-Brazilian Jiujitsu Instructor since 1996
• BJJ certified ( Will /Machado ) & Global Jiujitsu Federation ( Gracie Jiujitsu )
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Awarded 7th May 2015
• Professional Mixed Martial Arts Instructor  
• KMA Top Team has become World Famous 
• American Top Team certified(ATT):January 2010
• Modern Arnis (Remy Presas System) Filipino Combatives Black Belt tested by Mr Nick Nicholas(1993)
• Made Australian History by staging the first "Australian Martial Arts Industry Supershow October 2006.
• 2007 Inductee World Karate Union Hall Of Fame : Hapkido Instructor of the year
• Australasian Martial Arts Hall Of Fame : 2007 Hapkido Instructor Of The Year. This recognition was very special having been nominated by 10th Dan Grandmaster Barry Bradshaw & Master Ian Pollet
• Trained with the MMA elite of the world including Frank Shamrock, Greg Jackson, Rickson Gracie,John Hackleman and regularly with the American Top Team (Ricardo Liborio), to name a few.
• MMA Australia™ founder
• Officially introduced Caged Fitness™ to Australia
• An international speaker & motivator appearing at the martial Arts Summit in England October 2008 and the MA Supershow in Vegas July 2009 (this event was headlined by Tony Robins).
• 2009 Graded & tested at the Gracie Academy Torrence CA USA
• ISKA-International Sports Karate Association lifetime achievement award;February 2010
• Appointed head of ISJA-International Sports Jujitsu Association of Australia 2012
• Hapkido commendation for the development & promotion of the martial arts. Awarded in Korea, March 4th 2010
• March 2011 awarded the ISKA Hapkido Instructor of the year
• Certified By Benny "The Jet" August 2011 ( studied his system for 9 years)
• December 2012 completed diploma in sports development ( specialising in martial arts )
•  Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt ( I.B.J.J.F Registered) , Will Machado & Rickson Gracie certified.
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 1st Degree Awarded 6th October 2018
• Trained & Master minded Australia's first World duel weight title holder MMA - Martin Nguyen, One Championship
• Rated No1 MMA Coach in Asia 2017 
• Martial Arts Against Bullying  "founder"
• 8th December 2021 Graded to 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Professor Anthony Perosh
• 29th November 2024 Graded to 3rd Degree In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by Professor Anthony Perosh
• 10th May 2021 BSB41419 Cert IV in work health and safety
• 10th October 2022 RSA
• 25th October 2022 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
• Featured in Australia's first MMA Ducumentary " Caged " ;  viwed on SBS across Australia and Internationally
• 2024 Celebrating 42 Years of teaching

Be the Product- Be the Example
Many can "talk the talk" but few "walk the walk" Master Salievski lives the philosophy of martial arts, both he and his children are a product of all that he teaches.

Ultimate Black Belt Test
Congratulations Master Fari on completing The Ultimate Black Belt Test and also achieving Masters degree  

Master Fari is back and very proud of himself and so are we! Master instructors from all over the world have been calling & emailing him to congratulate him on his outstanding performance!

It's great the whole world has now seen how good he is, he has built a very good reputation for himself, his talent & our school! We are so lucky we have him here everyday!

I thought I would enclose two emails of some of the congratulatory emails he has received, one of them was from his idol ;Master Ernie Reyes Snr.

From words from some o the biggest names in world martial arts;

* Master Fari,

You have been up lifting to me spiritually, because of your commitment and dedication to the arts.Of all people you probably had the biggest excuse to possible drop out, because of the distance, financial commitment, and time away from your family and school.

But you are true to the arts and your word which is special during these times and days of modern day martial arts.

Thanks for sharing a martial arts moment with me that was special since my daughter tested the same time you did. It is amazing how fate turns out.It has been a spiritual moment also more than you can imagine.

Thanks for sharing your philosophy on what is the essence of your Black Belt Test.

I wish you all the success, happiness, and health to you, your family, and students.

Martial Arts For Life! Master Reyes

p.s I am too trying to continuously live up such a heavy but inspiring title (Master Instructor)

*****

Fari,

Very few people would be willing to put out the energy and resources you did to attend the UBBT. You made a great leap of faith --and I think you did amazingly well.

I'm going to award you your ultimate black belt...and I wish you well in your future adventures. I'm so proud of you I could spit!

Anyway, You rocked!

Tom Callos

UBBT Founder                                                                                                                                                      

Click here to view an Interview with Master Fari