Instructor Profile - Nathan Hinga

Instructor Profile - Nathan Hinga


I have had the privilege of being Nathan’s Instructor for over a decade now (please check). Over this time Nathan has become one of the highest exponents of the art and one of the most senior Instructors of our club. Nathan is a machine, his training ethics and the level of effort he puts into training is always of an elite level. Thanks Nath, for being always open to growing and learning, you are a true Arakan Warrior...

STUDENT SINCE: 2003

HOW YOU FOUND ARAKAN: Through my friend Andy Wilson he's started then he introduced me to it, best thing ever

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT TEACHING: I really enjoy the personal exchange of energy and sharing an amazing Martial Art that I love.

MOST MEMORABLE ARAKAN MOMENT: I couldn't narrow it down to a particular moment so I would say when I chose to do Spend a Month with the master it changed my life forever. We learnt some crazy stuff in those 4 weeks and I was so inspired and still continue to be every day

ARAKAN GOALS FOR 2016: Turn up

SUNDAY ACTIVITY: Seafood Sunday, bbq, beach and playing with my little man

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY WATCHING/READING: Anything Marvel on Netflix. It's an addiction

FAVOURITE PLACE TO EAT OUT AT: anything Asian is always great. Not that fussy

MOST PLAYED SONG ON YOUR ITUNES: Pitbull and Chris Brown-Fun

 

 

 



MEMBER TESTIMONIALS



More Than Movement: Arakan Martial Art as a Full-Body Biohack

When people think of martial arts, they often picture sparring, sweat, and self-defense. But to the biohacking mind, there’s a deeper lens: movement is medicine. Training is stimulation. Challenge equals growth.
Arakan Martial Art delivers all of that – and more.
For those seeking optimized performance, neurochemical balance, and full-body resilience, Arakan isn’t just a martial art. It’s a complete biohacking system disguised as high-intensity, real-world training.



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Arakan Martial Art vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Depth, Philosophy, and Real-World Application

In today’s world of martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is often the go-to style when people think of grappling, submissions, and competition. With its technical ground game and focus on leverage and control, BJJ has earned global respect. But when we compare BJJ to Arakan Martial Art - a system not only designed for real-world self-defense but rooted in the ancient Burmese art of Rakhine Thaing - the differences run deep.



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