Art of Defence Australia

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Cheng Ming Gasshuku Thursday 23/9 till Sat 25/9
(International Seminar and Workshops)

Master Wang Fu Lai and Master Hoang Su Chun from Taiwan, are very pleased to formally confirm their tour of Melbourne this September. All specific details for the Gasshuku are under the "dates, articles and news" web page

BBKC (Black Belt Karate Class)
1st kyu and all Dan gradings are invited to attend Master classes with Shihan David at Hombu Dojo, 12 Malcolm St, Bacchus Marsh from 7pm on designated sessions:
- Seniors 9/8, 30/8
- Juniors 2/8, 16/8

Advanced Kung Fu training

All Black Belts, Black Sashes and those training in the Cheng Ming system learning section 4B, are welcome to attend. We will be covering aspects in Hsing I, Ba Gua, Push Hands and Weaponry. These classes will be held at the Keilor Dojo, 50 Overnewton rd, Keilor from 8pm on 5/8, 19/8, 2/9, 16/9

Kung Fu Tai Chi Black Sash gradings

Congratulations to Wayne Horrobin and Geoff Jackson on attaining their Tai Chi Instructor qualifications at the Keilor Dojo. Both are highly regarded in both the Karate and Kung Fu Martial Arts. It is a difficult ask to excel in both arenas; well done to you both

Cobram Karate gradings

Shihan David and Sensei Amelia attended the first ever grading at Cobram dojo recently. Congratulations to Sensei David and all the Cobram team, it is of very high standard !!

» Full list of Black Belts

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.

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

With over 35 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? It’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

Traines with Amelia & David Zarb

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

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)

Bundle special: Buy all 5 and save $59.90 !!

All details and prices under online shopping

Want a FREE Karate Uniform?

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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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