Gus Hornsby
(Founder)
(Founder)
Phone: 083 638 0801
Gus is the Founder and Chief Instructor of African Shield Combat Systems (ASCS). He trained in various classical and non-classical Martial Arts and Combat Systems for the past 35 years (excludes a 5 year ‘sabatical’ where he was involved in heading up an Aluminium plant start-up project for his previous employer). He first obtained his Shodan in Kyukushinkai Karate in the late 80’s, before deciding to explore the Chinese, Filipino and other combat arts. Gus has trained in many countries abroad, most notably, the U.K., Austria, Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, amongst many others. These are some of Gus’s most notable credentials:
Gus still considers himself a humble student of all ‘like-minded / open-minded’ combat arts & life skills and continues to seek knowledge in the combat arts both locally and internationally.
- Shodan Kyukushinkai Karate (Sensei le Roux),
- Junior Instructor Northern Siu Lam Kung Fu (Sifu Jean Pujol, Mike Wilkinson),
- Instructor Wing Chun Kung Fu (Various Sifus / instructors incl. Byron Venter, Nino Bernardo, Ng Chun Hong, Kah Joo, Leonard Cheong etc.),
- Instructor Kubotan / Self-Defense Stick (Various instuctors)
- Level 1 Instructor of The Approach Self-Protection Method (Eddie Quinn - Founder).
- Piper Knife Combatives Master Guardian (Nigel February - Founder),
- 6th Dan in Streetwise Fighting Systems International (Japie Cilliers - Founder),
- Kyusho Aiki Jutsu International Instructor in Training (Andre Dippenaar),
- Group Leader & South African Representative for De Campo 1-2-3 Original Eskrima (Guro Tony Yarwood),
- Certified International Instructor & Senior student in De Campo 1-2-3 Original (Master Jomalin ‘Jong Jong’ Caballero – Grandson of Founder).
Gus still considers himself a humble student of all ‘like-minded / open-minded’ combat arts & life skills and continues to seek knowledge in the combat arts both locally and internationally.
Instructors
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Muhammad Chohan
ASCS Rank - Level 5 (2019) Phone: 082 905 2786 |
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Started training with Gus in 2013.
A history in Kickboxing. Piper guardian from founder Nigel February. Black Belt (first dan) in Streetwise Fighting Systems International from founder Japie Cilliers. Certified Junior Instructor De Campo 1 2 3 Original under Jomalin ‘Jong Jong’ Caballero |
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Gareth Lagerwall
ASCS Rank - Level 5 (2019) Phone: 063 698 9889 |
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Started training with Gus in 2012.
Also has a brown belt in Funakoshi, and dabbles in Capoeira. Black Belt (first dan) in Streetwise Fighting Systems International from founder Japie Cilliers. Piper instructor from founder Nigel February. |
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Shannon Crowie
ASCS Rank - Level 4 (2019) Phone: 082 775 6593 |
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Shannon started training with Gus in 2008.
He has had some informal training in his younger days with his father who used to train with Gus as well. Black Belt (first dan) in Streetwise Fighting Systems International from founder Japie Cilliers. Piper guardian from founder Nigel February. |
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Nitesh Mangaldave
ASCS Rank - Level 3 (2019) |
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Started with Gus in 2013.
20+ years Shukokai Karate - taught for 10, and achieved the rank of 2nd dan black belt. Piper instructor from founder Nigel February. |
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Hayden Bunting
ASCS Rank - Level 3 (2014) |
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Hayden started training with Gus in 2008 along with Shannon.
He also has some previous experience with White Crane Kung Fu. Piper guardian from founder Nigel February. |
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Ashley Manikum
ASCS Rank - Level 4 (2017) |
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Ashley started training with Gus in 2009. Studying Wing Chun, Eskrima, Kyusu Aiki Jutsu, and integrated combat arts in weaponry and hand to hand. Piper master guardian from founder Nigel February.
He has previously operated the Durban branch of ASCS, with 14 students. |
Currently Active Students
| NAME | ASCS Rank | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahbed Latiff | Level 3 | 2019 | |
| Tyren Bholanath | Level 1 | 2019 | |
| Mikka Purag | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| Denita Chandaka | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| Moohummad Shaik | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| Essop Dawood | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| Shea-Leigh Janneker | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| Nikhil Padayachee | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| Boaz Hansen | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| Cebo Sabela | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| Nathaniel Naidu | Level 1 | 2017 | |
| ​Susan Risko | Level 1 | 2014 | |
The difference between a slap and a high-five is intent - Gus Hornsby
