He became so devoted to learning, that rarely a day would go by without practice. In 1982, Con began to teach, and in 1987 he was introduced to Kenei Mabuni, an event which changed his life dramatically.

Master Mabuni decided to take Con as his personal student. Under his guidance, Con’s understanding of Karate began to mature significantly. At the age of 35, Con became the World Karate Federation’s youngest Kata Judge – at a time when only 25 officials in the world held this status, the highest possible for competition karate.

His passion for teaching grew immensely, and his achievements were to continue. He has produced countless state, national, and international champions in competition, and has become one of the most respected Karate teachers, not only in Australia, but around the world. He has the title of Vice President of World Shitoryu Karatedo Federation (W.S.K.F.) and on 2010 he becomes chairman of Refereeing Committee of World Karate Federation (W.K.F.).

His success undeniably derives from the many years of expert technical knowledge received from the world’s foremost living authority in Shito ryu Karate do, Kenei Mabuni, 10th Dan Grandmaster.