We offer Self Defence classes in Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Weaponry for kids and adults all across Victoria, especially in the western suburbs of Melbourne.

Our Chief Coach, Master David Zarb has over 35 years experience in Karate. Art of Defence in Melbourne carry on the traditions of Cheng Ming Kung Fu and Goju Ryu Karate.

 

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Black Belts

Congratulations to Jithin Xavier on attaining Shodan Ho and especially to Kristina Barilo on attaining Nidan.

» Currently training Black Belts

Black Sash

Congratulations also to Bruce Stafford of Keilor Dojo and Ruth Mann of Bacchus Marsh dojo on becoming Tai Chi Chuen Instructors and Inner Door students



Art of Defence Australia

Art of Defence Australia is an Australian family owned and operated company that has spent the past 20 years promoting the art of good physical and mental well being.

Art of Defence - The Zarb Family

ADA is into the healthy growth and development of its clients through Fun, Fitness and Self Defence.

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With over 40 years of experience our Chief Coach and Head of Style, Master David Zarb, can trace his lineage back to the birth of Karate. Alongside wife Amelia and Amelia's daughter Gabriella, they carry on the traditions of Cheng Ming Kung Fu and Goju Ryu Karate.

Delivering up to date sports-coaching principals and methods in state of the art training facilities ensures optimal safety and learning for every ADA student.

“All of our children have trained in Karate from very young ages. I literally had no access to babysitters while our kids were growing up, so they had to come to work with us. Training on a daily basis brought fantastic results to our children on both academic and social levels. They have proven to be confident and caring leaders in their adulthood. Gabriella is still very much enjoying Karate.”

Why choose Art of Defence? spacerIt’s simple, we’re family.

Amelia Zarb - Proprietor and Director of ADA

 

David Zarb with the Kid's Karate class

Shihan David Zarb conducting a Kids Karate lesson

Our current Keilor Dojo trainees completing their 2011/2012 Cert III in Sports Coaching

Our Bacchus Marsh Dojo trainees completing their 2011/2012 Cert III in Sports Coaching

Traines with Amelia & David Zarb

A recent group of trainees who have completed the Cert III in Sports Coaching


YouTube - Overview - Art of Defence

Karate DVD's now updated to 2nd Dan Black Belt by Shihan David 


Collector item DVD’s covering everything required for grading to 2nd Dan Black Belt

• All techniques performed by Shihan David Zarb in real time and in explained in a tuitional format
• Easy to follow, refine your technique at home !
• DVD’s includes all Kata, Bunkai and other techniques

DVD 1: 10th Kyu to 6th Kyu
(White Belt to Green Belt)

DVD 2: 5TH Kyu to 3rd Kyu
(Green Belt to Brown Belt)

DVD 3: 2nd Kyu to Shodan Ho
(Brown Belt to Black Belt)

DVD 4: Shodan Ho to Shodan
(1st Dan Black Belt)

DVD 5: Shodan to Nidan
(2nd Dan Black Belt)

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Want a FREE Karate Uniform?

Take advantage of our free uniform offer and other joining incentives.

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Enjoy 2 Free Lessons

Attend two free full length lessons before committing to our training program. ADA extends an 'open door policy' ensuring anyone can participate in our programs despite age, gender, creed or martial history.

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We conduct classes all across Victoria


Karate, Tai Chi, Weaponry and Self Defence classes for kids and adults are held in the following suburbs:


In Summary:

Please refer to Location and Training Times TAB.

Primary, Secondary School, University Self Defence classes are held across all Greater Melbourne

 

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