Jayson Osborne

3rd Degree Senior Instructor

Training Since: 2003

Teaching Since: 2005

Technique of Choice: Stance

Weapon of Choice: Long Staff

Jayson discovered Arakan in 2003 and quickly developed a passion for the art. His dedication led him to become an instructor, where he inspires others to reach their full potential.

With two decades of experience, Jayson enjoys empowering his students to push beyond their limits. He believes success comes from consistency, showing up, and always doing the work.

Jayson’s achievements include grading his belts (Yellow 2005, Orange 2008, Green 2017), along with being awarded the National Instructor of the year 2008, 2009,2010, 2011 and 2019, Hall of Fame Instructor 2016, Highest Achiever Award 2020 as well as being an Arakan Instructor. 

When Jayson is not teaching or training, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, his wife and 2 children, doing activities together, getting out and about. He also enjoys watching and playing sports.

Student Testimonials

I really enjoy training with Jayson and always learn so much from him as he has an amazing ability to explain and break complex concepts down to a manageable level. Jayson is also a constant inspiration - both with his Arakan skill and attitude to training, work and life generally and I feel very lucky to have the opportunity learn from him in my own Arakan journey
Kat Hyden

Jayson has been a amazing , strong ,inspirational of a person and much more as a instructor. He has given me so much that I don’t know where to start. He values his family, his art and his students so much. Easiest way to explain it is he is so dedicated , patient, passionate about Arakan and skilled that he gives 150% to each student ( even when you feel your not worth it or don’t believe in yourself). This is dragging but his always showing externally that it’s all easy and just what he does. His personally turned me from a scared, negative little girl/victim/ target to a confident, semi positive women . Who would fight for her safety and value herself . His changed my habit of putting myself in bad environments for work, life , head space , relationships. His opened up doors for My Arakan journey ( which is just starting), his opened my eyes to belief in myself, respect and self worth, friendships and opportunities that I never believe where there or that I was worth. I was a rock, thanks to Jayson and his hard work I am a Diamond. I need shaping and polishing but I have changed thanks to Jayson. 
Gulsen Mehmet 

Jayson has been such an influential person in my life. He has kept me motivated and continued to push my limits, I feel honoured to be trained by him. 
Scott Sperring

Jayson is the best role model for myself, he is so consistent with everything he does and is an absolute weapon in all areas. 
Ryan Robbie

Jayson got me to try for yellow belt. I never thought I could do that. Jayson continued to keep pushing me on and I needed that. Thank Jayson for all your hard work and support. 
Linda Frazer

Jason is always on time or early ready to train in enthusiasm. Great communicator and I highly value Jayson as an instructor and find his work ethic inspiring. 
Nick Jones