Scott McKenzie

Instructor

Training Since: 2011

Teaching Since: 2022

Technique of Choice: Palm Strike

Weapon of Choice: Long Staff

Scott began his Arakan journey at 9, initially as part of the junior program. A sports enthusiast, he focused on soccer and AFL until knee injuries sidelined him. Despite challenges, he consistently attended Arakan lessons, where instructors supported him through his injuries and helped him develop discipline, focus, and a resilient mindset, earning his Yellow Belt at 17.

Scott is passionate about teaching Arakan to help others gain the confidence and resilience he has. He values how Arakan's community welcomes everyone, regardless of challenges, and encourages personal growth and mutual support.

Honest, hardworking, and adaptable, Scott structures lessons for all ages, including students with special needs. He believes a warrior mindset is one of the best investments for personal growth. Outside of training, Scott enjoys the gym, AFL games, and spending time with family and friends.

Student Testimonials

I have been training with Scott for a few months now and he is an incredible trainer. He takes the time to understand how each person learns and tailors his teaching skills to suit. Scott is extremely patient and understanding, as a single mum there have been many times where I've had to bring my child to training who has special needs. When my son wanted to join in the lesson, Scott included him and helped him to train alongside me. Scott is a very warm and welcoming person and has helped to build my confidence in both myself and my training skills. I cannot thank Scott and the Arakan team enough for not only the training they provide, but the family feel also. I highly recommend Scott and the Arakan team to anyone who is wanting to gain confidence and learn self defence skills.

Jessica Boyd

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MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

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Biohackers live by the principle of hormesis – the idea that small, controlled doses of stress make the body stronger, smarter, and more resilient.
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We stress ourselves on purpose – to grow.
But there’s one powerful, often overlooked form of hormetic training: martial arts. And not just any martial art – one designed for real-life chaos, pressure, and unpredictability.
That’s exactly what Arakan Martial Art delivers. And it’s one of the most potent, natural ways to upgrade your stress response system – physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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Back-to-back meetings. Impossible deadlines. Constant emails. Unrelenting pressure to perform. For many professionals, stress isn’t just part of the job – it’s a way of life.
And while productivity hacks and mindfulness apps may offer short-term relief, what high performers really need is a way to physically discharge that stress, mentally reset, and feel strong again.

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