Australia's Most Visited Martial Arts Gym Directory

Kenkokan Karate Do

reekdog — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:07:33 +0000

Kenkokan Karate-do was established in 1970 and has been teaching on the Gold Coast since 1988. We teach traditional karate and self-defence, emphasising discipline, concentration and confidence building.

Lose weight, gain fitness, co-ordination and learn a practical sport in a fun environment.

Our founder Grandmaster Pat McKean is regarded as one of Australia’s leading martial artists and truly a master instructor. Grandmaster McKean is the founder and chief instructor of U.K.B. Kenkokan Karate-do. He is a Hanshi 10th Dan and one of the pioneers of karate in Australia since 1970.

Born in 1950 in India, Grandmaster Pat McKean has been training karate continuously from the age of 4. He has been teaching karate in Australia since 1970. Grandmaster McKean is a Vietnam Veteran and served with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Infantry in Vietnam in 1970 – 1971. He was the Outstanding Soldier of the Year in 1970. Hanshi McKean is a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran with 6 medals to his name.

Coaches

Hanshi Pat McKean – 10th Dan
Shihan Kerrie Mee – 6th Dan
Shihan Paul Veal – 5th Dan
Shihan Steven Michael – 5th Dan
Shihan Marc Sofinowski – 5th Dan

The Mint Martial Arts

reekdog — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:44:45 +0000

The Mint Martial Arts runs Boxing, kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. The club is located within Melbourne’s northern suburbs and is fully equipped with extensive floor space, full sized boxing ring and martial arts equipment.

The Mint Martial Arts currently has a number of amateur boxers competing successfully with Kickboxers, Muai Thai, MMA and BJJ fighters to follow soon

The Mint Martial Arts is a full time facility providing Boxing and Fitness and Kickboxing and Fitness Classes as well as circuit and conditioning classes.

Gracie Eastern Suburbs

reekdog — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:14:46 +0000

Gracie Jiu-jitsu is the original and the best Brazillian Jiu-jitsu. Come along to this friendly gym and learn new life skills that will give you a great sense of satisfaction but also a new set of friends. Jiu-Jitsu is an effective set of skills that allows a smaller opponent to defeat a much larger and stronger opponent.

Coaches
John Walton and Marcos Nevel

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reekdog — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:15:47 +0000

Kyokushin-Kai Karate – Mt Druitt Dojo

reekdog — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:20:01 +0000

Kyokushin Karate is a “Street Fighting” Budo style karate aimed at teaching effective self defense and confidence.

Objectives To establish:
- Proficiency in striking successfully
- Proficiency in blocking effectively
- Proficiency in landing safely
- Discipline
- Confidence
- Humility
- Honesty
- Courtesy

Outcomes
- Improved overall health and fitness
- Improved strength, coordination and balance
- Improved mental awareness
- Improved flexibility and agility
- Development of Karate knowledge and skills

Kids Class’ is Mon, Wed, Fri : 5PM – 6PM
Adult Class’ is Mon, Wed, Fri : 6PM – 8PM

Located in the Mount Druitt Recreational Centre.

Coaches:
Sempai Ronnie Chand

Blue Cattle dog boxing

reekdog — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:28:40 +0000

We offer boxing classes & personal training for MMA fighters who want to improve there stand up fighting

Tuff Mutha Fight Gym

reekdog — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:04:56 +0000

Tuff Mutha Fight Gym offers the ultimate for people looking for self-defence, general fitness, weight loss and core strength building. With a variety of classes in MMA, Muay Thai, Ju Jitsu, no gi grappling/submission wrestling, strength and conditioning/fitness there is something to suit everyone from the beginner to the professional fighter and men, women and children of all fitness levels. We are blue card accredited and first aid certified. There is also personal training available to cater to your busy lifestyle and to suit your specific goals.

Facilities include a ring, cage, gym, around 80m2 of mat space and a shop that stocks training gear, supplements and clothing.

Head instructor Stuart “The Wizard” Ashby has gained experience through 17 years in martial arts and submission wrestling, and being actively involved in bodybuilding. Stuart has a Black Belt in Ju Jitsu recognised by the Australian Ju Jitsu Federation and a First Dan Black Belt in Bronson’s Combat Systems. Stuart started fighting in 1999 in Chris Haseman’s NR3 show, which was one of the pioneering promotions for Mixed Martial Arts in Australia. Stuart’s fight career has spanned over 12 years in different promotions such as Spartan and Warrior’s Realm (which was the first Australian promotion to offer a cage). Stuart was ranked within the top 3 Australian under 65kg fighters in 2005-2007 with the likes of Adrian Pang and Jacob Sidic.

Tuff Mutha Fight Gym offers a grading system under Bronson’s Combat Systems, which is combination of martial arts and army combat systems. Ian Bronson has created this grading system using 30 years experience in martial arts and through a fight career and success as a trainer with 2 World Muay Thai champions and multiple South Pacific and Australian champions in Muay Thai, Kickboxing and Boxing heralding from Ian’s gym. Ian has also been a stand up coach for some of the top MMA fighters in Australia.

Tuff Mutha Fight Gym offers a supportive and respectful atmosphere to foster success and personal growth.

Coaches
-Stuart “The Wizard” Ashby

RAOMA & TEAM WEAPON

reekdog — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:10:07 +0000

CLASSES IN MUAY THAI, MMA, BRASILIAN JIU JITSU, ZEN DO KARATE
WANT TO TRAIN FOR FUN, FITNESS, WEIGHT LOSS OR COMPETITION WE HAVE CLASSES FOR EVERYONE!
PERSONAL TRAINING, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING AND FIGHTERS TRAINING!

Coaches

TRAIN WITH ONE OF THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE MARTIAL ARTS
IVAN RAKITIC
MULTIPLE PAN PACIFIC AND VICTORIAN BJJ CHAMPION AND AUSTRALIAN CUP WINNER
KARATE TOURNAMENT CHAMPION
6TH DEGREE ZEN DO KARATE, 6TH DEGREE MUAY THAI TRAINER, 1ST DEGREE BJJ (THE HIGHEST RANK UNDER PETER DE BEEN)

Bodyguard and Security for 22 years!

Gracie Barra Kirrawee

reekdog — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:18:13 +0000

The Gracie Barra School of Kirrawee was founded in Feb 2011. Our school is the result of the efforts of Prof. Fred Cavalho De Souza, a Black Belt under Master Carlos Gracie Jr.

We offer world-class level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement officials of the Sutherland Shire and is a reference for fitness, character development, self-defense, martial art, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training for the communities of the Sutherland Shire area.

The Gracie Barra Kirrawee classes are aligned with the Gracie Barra Program Structure developed by Master Carlos Gracie Jr. to meet specific learning needs from people with different ages, gender and levels. Our clean, friendly, and progress oriented environment allows the students to have a challenging, inspirational, and warm learning and training experience that always make them feel like coming back.

Gracie Barra is for anyone who values discipline, wellness, martial art, respect, and is looking for a well balanced life-style. It doesn’t matter if you are a person with no training background that wants to loose weight or learn self-defense, a busy business man looking for a stress relieving activity, a parent searching for an something to complement the education of your kids, or a experienced martial artist aiming for the further development of your fighting skills, come to the school.

We are sure you will find at our school an exciting and challenging place that will allow you to achieve your goals

Coaches

-Professor Fred Cavalho De Souza

Geelong BJC Martial Arts

reekdog — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:59:44 +0000

Geelong BJC Martial Arts, Team Everlasting.

Teaching Muay Thai for self defence, fitness and fighters. Separate classes for Children, Men and Women and Fighters.

We cater for all levels of skill and fitness, classes are fun, safe and leave you feeling great.

Coaches:

-Andrew Steen – 3rd Degree Trainer and Gym Principal
-Kevin Magniez – 3rd Degree Trainer – 2 x Vic Muay Thai Champ and Eastcoast Muay Thai Champ
-Jason Wright – 2nd Degree Trainer