Max out your PDS Tuition      'We don't just teach what we like - we teach it all'

The Personal Defence Studios Centre for True Learning is no different to any other Educational Centre. The tuition students receive here is in the study of the True & Complete Martial Arts in its entirety along with all the life lessons that go along with it. Students choose the depth of their study by choosing one, two or all of our specialized arts that interest them. To study all PDS has to offer is a journey to understanding themselves & all realms of Martial Arts that means Self Discipline, Respect, Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Humbleness and Indomitable Spirit.

These life lessons and personal attributes all start in the home and continue with the dedicated support of parents that guide their children not in just what their child likes but what you as an adult know that they will need to survive life. Life is fast, but there should always be time to teach children the lessons in life that don't cost a cent that will help mankind move through the decades in peace and harmony.

Quite often parents tell me, 'little Johnny is having fun at classes. That's good but we need to know it is not just about fun but that they are learning. Like any school subject, you always have the hurdles to get through & understand before it becomes easier.Everybody comes to PDS for different reasons. Martial Arts in its journey of study is a life time of growth and advancement, therefore one aspect can not be truly understood with out the others. (This is why so many people chop and change between schools & arts in most other systems.)

So to assist western societies understanding PDS offers the Martial Arts in the 5 major elements. Those are

1. FMA (Freestyle Martial Arts)-Fundamental grounding of techniques, development in all basic movements and generation of energy.

Our system has a heavy emphasis on realistic self defence and application. We are not sports orientated yet pride ourselves on producing Champions in all styles of Competition. You will develop gross motor skills, focus, concentration, balance, coordination, moral and social skills, Stranger Danger awareness and anti bully techniques with the added bonus of exceptional physical fitness that will assist all other sporting interests due to its equilibrium & ambidextrous training techniques. As a parent you will notice your child become confident, respectful of themselves and others and be able to integrate with others. You will also see a drive to achieve &
a sense of wellbeing through fitness and health. It sets a precedent for the rest of their life.

Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Ju Jitsu.

2. Ben Kan Ryuha Japanese Ju Jitsu Art - Ju Jitsu is one of the oldest Martial Arts in the world; before the eleventh century. Taking the basic upright art and enhancing the individuals skill set through unique close quarter combat techniques such as throwing, pinning, joint locking, strangling, pressure pointing, striking, kicking & weapons defence which was used by bushi (Warriors & samurai).

Ju Jitsu, Judo, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).

3. Ben Kan Ryuha Kobu Jutsu Art- Is Ancient, spiritual and full of history and tradition. Taking the basic weapons defence of the previous two arts and now studying not only the defence but also the beauty and the skills of understanding the true essence of Asian weaponry from Samurai times along with the Japanese culture and all that goes into such an intricate art.

Bokken, Sai, Tanto, Shinai & Sword.

4. Kickboxing Art (Boxing, Thai Boxing, Muai Thai, Boxing) – Is for those who wish to test themselves through a vigorous and  dedicated training regime.This art provides a higher physical output entry and peak into the world of combative arts. No routines to memorize, limited techniques used as a skill base. Hands down, it is the hardest workout in 60mins you will have in terms of Cardio & Anaerobic Fitness advancement in a short amount of time & is a quick fix de-stressor. A real challenge of stamina to fight fit conditioning.

Boxing, Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, Muai Thai Boxing.

5. Tai Chi Fitness Art -Specially designed to transcend the participant into a relaxed state of mind through the eastern methods and techniques of relaxation and meditation breathing and visualization techniques after involving your whole core body in an invigorating strength and stretch routine which brings your mind and body together as one. Taking the most lethal weapon of all - the mind; shaping it in to the tool that will ultimately help you shape the rest of your life. This art ties all of the arts together as one.

Yang Style Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Meditation, Yoga, Pilates, Whole Body Harmony.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What type of Martial Arts do you teach?
Freestyle Korean Karate.

What is Kwon Bop Do?
Kwon Bop Do is Tae Kwon Do which is a Korean style of Martial Arts used for defence, under the linage of Grandmaster Joe Onopa – a 10th degree Black belt.

What is FMA?
FMA is Freestyle Martial Arts. It represents that we teach traditional values such as discipline, respect, courtesy and honour while using modern up to date training methods, techniques, physiology and science.

Tae Kwon Do – Isn’t that what they do in the Olympics?
What you see in the Olympics is only one style of Sport Tae Kwon Do W.T.F. (World Tae Kwon Do Federation 1973). The name Tae Kwon Do came into existence in 1955 in an attempt to unify all the different styles of Korean Karate under one common name. Not all joined the W.T.F. or I.T.F. (International Tae Kwon Do Federation 1966) but the various arts are from a 1500 year old fighting tradition used for defence of the country.

What type of Ju Jitsu do you teach? Japanese or Brazilian?
We teach traditional Japanese style Ju Jitsu which is one of the oldest and complete Martial Arts in the world used by Samurai Warriors.

Once you reach Black belt aren’t you finished?
A lot of people believe that once you reach Black belt you have mastered the Art and that is it. That is totally wrong. It is like an apprenticeship. A Black belt is a student who has become a tradesperson, now the student has to become a good tradesperson and then a good knowledgeable master tradesperson. You never stop learning in a true Martial Art and can always improve and become better at what you do.

Do you do tournaments?
We are not sports Martial Art but we do compete in various all style tournaments with great success over the past 20 years of competition.

Do the kids train with adults?
At the full time centre we do have specific children’s classes in the different Arts. All of our Martial Art locations are mixed aged classes. This enables children to learn from and deal with a variety of ranks, ages and size difference to enhance their own ability.

What age can you start?
You can start training with us at any age. 6-7 years of age is where children will get the most benefit from training in Martial Arts mainly due to their concentration span. As for adults, well we currently have a student training who is 72 years mature & we have many families participating in all Arts.

Does Martial Arts actually teach kids to fight and be more aggressive?
The physical aspects of Martial Arts such as punching, blocking, kicking etc. are for the development of fitness, strength and self defence, but this is only a small part of a true Art. The purpose is to develop a disciplined humble individual that has respect for others and has the sense to know it is better to avoid confrontations than to create them. All students are different, they all start Martial Arts for different reasons – some lack confidence, we build that in them – some need discipline and control of ego’s etc., which is quite often is an escape or expression of the first reason? We develop those students also. Martial art is for everyone.

I haven’t done anything like this before; will I be able to cope?
A lot of people think they have to be ex amount fit or know ex amount of Martial Arts to begin, you don’t. That’s our job to get you there, all you have to do is take the first step, walk through the door and accept our support and teachings. We have students of all ages, the youngest being 5yrs of age and our more mature being over 70yrs young, all with different abilities and life experiences.

What is the difference between the 5 Arts you teach at the centre?
We teach 5 specialized Arts, so there is a style to suit every individual. We will assist you with suggestions to suit your needs but it is a personal choice. It is not about us, it’s all about you. You are welcome to try a complimentary lesson in all 5 styles to help decide which Art or combination of Arts that best suit you. Your reasons could be to study an Art in depth or cross training. You might wish to enhance your overall fitness, strength, flexibility, stamina and general well being whilst belonging.

What do we need to do to start?
All you need to do is fill in a health questionnaire form, tell us what it is you desire and enjoy the journey. Enrolments are taken all throughout the year. There are various options and combinations of tuition fees available from casual to unlimited classes, family discounts, pass cards and combo packages on offer.

Do you do PT & what will I gain, achieve and have access to by choosing to become a member of the Personal Defence Studios that makes you different from the rest?
Yes, we certainly do have Personal Training. Our ultimate goal is to make sure we deliver on an individual’s goal & dreams whilst also giving the client/student the tools to be able to continue to enjoy their rewards on their own with vital knowledge. Fitness, weight loss, stress release, injury rehabilitation, advance aerobic & anaerobic conditioning for all sports, self defence, stretching & flexibility, mind development & intensive PT’s in all of our Arts for advance progression. You will have access to two genuine tested, graded and gualified Professional Master Instructors five days a week along with a team of 15 Instructors with various Black belt rankings, all genuinely qualified, tested and graded. The longevity of the Personal Defence Studios is supported with the strength of over 40 active Black belts, which train in all locations, whether they be teaching or training. They will support you in one of the longest and consistent Martial Arts Schools of the South West Region with Master Chief Instructor Principal Mr Nick Donato  (35yrs experience & over 22 yrs as a Professional Martial Artist) you can achieve what ever you desire within the Arts & personal development.  Your tuition can be PT, Small groups, Classes & with Friends. You can sink your teeth into unlimited training, workout weekly or even enjoy a high energy course (6/8weeks). If competition/tournaments are how you wish to test yourself, we have an excellent success rate in all forms of competition over the past 20years – State, National & World Titles. Our system, is large enough to conduct interclub competition, but, also humble enough to be a family that goes away camping annually. Our adaptability of combat skills spans from Kickboxing, Thai Boxing, Point Sparring, Full Contact Competition, Ju Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Full Contact Ring Karate, Weapons, Koshiki & Kata. Students that wish to test their skills have full access to all of the Open Martial Arts circuits, because when it comes crunch time, in life, there are no rules when defending ones self or those that you love on the street. Self defence is as much passive as it is aggressive and we teach our members enough awareness skill training so that these situations for the most part can be avoided.

Teaching and Serving the Community Since 1984. We Guarantee our Teachings.

You will enhance your: Awareness and effective Self defence skills - Overall wellbeing - Greater Flexibility - Endurance - Strength - Stamina - Stress Management - Greater Self Esteem - Improved Co-ordination - Weapons Defence and Application - Joint locking - Ground Defence Skills - Throwing Techniques - Fitness - Muscle Development.

While you are gaining all of these techniques you will: Make great friends - Belong to a large family that shares the same interests as you - Develop a confidence in both mind and body - Enjoy a fantastic sense of achievement.

2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 FINALIST

- Business Awards Outstanding Health and Fitness Centre