Sensei Dion Panossian has been training in Karate since 1982. He has gained numerous success in the tournament circuit, representing W.A at National competition and Australia at International events. 

He has been graded by Master Kyoshin Kayo 8^th Dan of Japan.

Sensei Dion is currently 1 of 5 , World Karate Federation Referee's in Australia and is an active official at State ,National & World Championships. 

In July 2010 , Sensei Dion was appointed as a member of the World Karate Federation, Referee Commission.

In March 2011 Sensei Dion was appointed as Chairman of the Australian Karate Federation's Referee Commission.

Achievments:

• 6^_th Dan
• World  Karate federation referee - Kumite A  & Kata  A
• Member World Karate federation referee commission
• Member of Oceania Karate federation referee commission
• Chairman of Australian Karate federation national referees council
• Level 1 Coach (NCAS)