Monday, July 5, 2010

The M.A.R.S.T.A.

“THE MARSTA” is the name of a unique and exciting martial arts class created by Shifu Ron Goninan.

“MARSTA” stands for:

Martial Arts Research, Study, Training, Advancement 武術研究, 肄, 修养, 进步. This is a special training class open to special students.


Within “THE MARSTA” is the “White Crane Research Institute” where Shifu Ron Goninan teaches Fujian Province Martial Arts (Classical Chinese Martial Arts from south-east China).

White Crane Research Institute, a non-profit association is registered with and recognized by the Australian Government Department of Fair Trading.

Both “THE MARSTA” and “White Crane Research Institute” were created by Shifu Ron Goninanand are thus headed, controlled and maintained by him.

There is an executive Committee and this consists of:

Ron Goninan – Chairman

Maurice Cenzato – Vice Chair

Debbie Goninan - Secretary

Debbie Goninan – Treasurer

Ian Cochrane - Representative

Nhan Van Tran - Representative

Joshu Lowe - Representative


Up-to-date copies of Ron Goninan’s

i) insurance certificate

ii) Accreditation

iii) Child Protection Policy

iv) Constitution

are available for inspection by all those that feel the need to see them.

Also kept on-site are Ron Goninan's credentials – certificates of accomplishment and other proof of professionalism (from various national and international bodies).

At “THE MARSTA” you can learn:

White Crane Gongfu

Chinese Weapons

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Energy Healing Arts