DreamKids
About ANDO
One Man’s Lost Dream Career
ANDO wanted to be Australia’s Best Kids MMA Instructor, but was refused Medical or Psychological help, destroying his Dream potential.
ANDOs Dream
Early Career as ‘Mr A’
2012 Superhero Costumed Hospital Trips, Charity & School Fete Volunteering, Attempted Martial Arts Business
2014 Started Career as a Children’s Mixed Martial Arts Instructor specializing with Younger Ages & Special Needs
2015 Became First in Australia to provide Martial Arts specific Training for Autism Students
Awards & Champions
2016 Autism Spectrum Australia (ASPECT) Above & Beyond Award
2017 MF Martial Arts Australia Children’s Instructor of the Year
2019 Australian Mixed Martial Arts Championships - Students Achieved 15 Gold, 17 Silver, 13 Bronze Medals.
All Places Won 1st, 2nd and 3rd Medals in 3-6 Years Wavemaster & 3 Kick Combo Categories
First
Black
Belts
YouTube & Fight Scenes
2018 Counselling of Individual Cases of Abuse, Trauma, Violence & High Risk Cases Amongst Students, Attempted Requests for Medical Help
2020 Relearning to Walk from Major Knee Injuries Sustained During Career with Anticipated Lifelong Chronic Pain from Franchise Owner Negligence
2021 Diagnosed PTSD, Severe Anxiety Disorder & Major Depressive Disorder from Absence of Psychological Assistance while Counselling Students
2022 Creation of ‘ANDO’ Character, Concept for ProjectANDO & Formation of The ANDO Foundation, now named Dream Kids Australia