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Our recent Black Belt Dan Gradings
CONGRATULATIONS Pragya Sapkota from Taylors Hill Dojo & Timothy Closter from Bacchus Marsh Dojo on attaining your Shodan-Ho Black Belt. Excellent effort by both of you!
CONGRATULATIONS to Scarlet Lee on your 2nd Dan (Nidan) Black Belt. Absolutely exceptional standard, we are very proud!
A Family Legacy of Excellence in Martial Arts
Art of Defence Australia is an Australian family-owned and operated company with over 41 years of experience promoting physical and mental well-being through martial arts. Founded on the principles of Fun, Fitness, and Self Defence, we are dedicated to the healthy growth and development of our students. At ADA, we deliver the latest in sports-coaching principles within state-of-the-art training facilities to ensure optimal safety and learning for every student. As a family, we’ve seen firsthand how martial arts can shape confident, caring leaders. Come be a part of our family and experience the benefits of training with ADA.
Community-Focused
Commitment to Excellence
“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. Gabby is still very much enjoying Karate.”
-Amelia Zarb
Discover Our Classes
Our classes are designed to cater to all ages and skill levels, ensuring that every student can grow and thrive at their own pace.
Kids Karate
Empower Your Child
School & University Self-Defence
Equip Students with Life-Saving Skills
Adults Karate
Unlock Strength, Confidence, and Inner Peace!
Women’s Self defence
Protect Yourself and Boost Confidence
Tai Chi
Find Balance and Strength
COACHING PROGRAM
Transform with Our Coaching Program
Weaponry
Traditional weaponry from the Cheng Ming Internal Kung Fu System
Calendar of Events
Term Dates 2026
Term 1
Thursday 29th January 2026 to Wednesday 1st April 2026
Term 2
Monday 20th April 2026 to Saturday 27th June 2026
Term 3
Monday 13th July 2026 to Saturday 19th September 2026
Term 4
Monday 5th October 2026 to Saturday 5th December 2026
No Training Dates – 2026
Saturday 7th March
Monday 9th March
Saturday 25th April
Saturday 6th June
Monday 8th June
Saturday 31st October
Monday 2nd November
Tuesday 3rd November
Ready to Take the Next Step? Start Your Journey Today!
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What Parents and Students Are Saying
★★★★★
We all so very thankful for ADA and how you empower our lives. I have been with you for over 17 years and now I have the opportunity to expose my family into your fold..
Ruth
★★★★★
Yolanda is absolutely thrilled and so proud! You guys made a huge difference to her confidence and pride. She is loving Karate!
Denzel is practising at home and is beyond loving it!
Kerryanne
★★★★★
You are amazing! The support, flexibility and inclusive practice by the ADA team have made our dream a reality. Special thanks to Sensei Gabby for suggesting private lessons to support Lucas and for always checking in to ensure Lucas’ experience is positive. We are so grateful to you