7 Athletes. 7 Medals. 7 Tickets to the 2026 Australian Nationals for Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney at the 2026 NSW State Taekwondo Championships

Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney celebrates an outstanding performance at the 2026 NSW State Taekwondo Championships, with all seven athletes qualifying to represent NSW at the Australian Nationals in Canberra. 🇦🇺

What an extraordinary weekend for Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney at the 2026 NSW State Taekwondo Championships and National Selections. Our talented team demonstrated exceptional discipline, courage, determination and fighting spirit—representing Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney with pride and proving that consistent training and unwavering commitment produce outstanding results.

An Incredible Medal Haul

🥇 6 Gold Medals
Congratulations to:

• Sam Iskandar

• Mikele Chioni

• Dimitri Dasakis

• Ali Ahmed

• George Osborne

• Freda Nusinovitsch

🥈 1 Silver Medal
Congratulations to Nicolas Queijane, who, despite being uncontested in his division, bravely stepped up to compete two divisions higher to challenge himself and gain valuable experience.

7 Athletes. 7 Medals. 100% Medal Success Rate.

But the achievement does not end there.

🇦🇺 All seven Pinnacle Martial Arts athletes have qualified to represent NSW at the 2026 Australian National Taekwondo Championships in Canberra! 🇦🇺

This outstanding result is a testament to the hard work, dedication and commitment shown by every athlete throughout their preparation.

We are also incredibly proud of our new team members who achieved their first NSW State Titles on their very first attempt. What an inspiring way to begin their competitive journey with Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney! 🔥

Every athlete stepped onto the mat with confidence, courage and determination, giving their absolute best and representing our academy with distinction.

Congratulations, Team Pinnacle

A huge congratulations to all seven athletes. Your success is an inspiration to the entire Pinnacle Martial Arts community, and we could not be prouder of your achievements. 👏🥋

Special thanks to our dedicated coaches, supportive families and the entire Pinnacle Martial Arts community. Your guidance, encouragement and commitment are an essential part of this team’s success.

The Expert Coaching Behind Every Success

Behind every successful athlete is a team of mentors committed to helping students achieve their full potential. Pinnacle extends its deepest appreciation to our exceptional coaching team for their guidance and vision:

• Grand Master Dr. Hassan Iskandar OAM

• Elite Coach Christian Tarlamis

• Master Marwan Hussain

• Master Martijn Oostendorp

• Master Mirna Iskandar

• Master Inaam Iskandar

The journey continues…

🇦🇺 Australian Nationals in Canberra—here we come! 🇦🇺

We are excited to see what this exceptional team can achieve next.

Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney
Train Hard. Stay Focused. Achieve Great Results. 🥋🏆