If you’re looking for an all encompassing extra-curricular activity that sharpens the mind, builds strength both physically and mentally and instils a sense of focus, discipline and respect, then the kids Martial Arts classes at the Total Martial Arts Centre are designed to do just that!

Many parents worry about introducing kids to martial arts because of the connotations of fighting and violence, while other parents want to ensure their kids know how to properly defend themselves against certain situations they may find themselves in. However, evidence based studies have shown that by partaking in martial arts, situations such as focus issues in class, bullying, poor study habits and a negative attitude have been reduced and often eradicated. This then leads to children who are more confident, disciplined, polite and positive.

Total Martial Arts Centre works on the premise that martial arts is about self-discovery and not self-defence which in itself is a by-product. Steve Glew is the Primary Instructor of the kids program and has as much experience working with children, as you can get. Steve has a degree in Education from UWA and started his career as a secondary school teacher. Alongside teaching Martial Arts, Steve is also a Director at the Child Protective Services .He utilises his wealth of experience using well researched techniques to teach a syllabus specifically catered to bring out the best in children.

Kids Martial Arts focuses on the qualities of courage, honour, justice, loyalty, benevolence, truth, self-control and etiquette. These are key elements of a martial artist’s character and students are taught to gain these qualities through:

• the positive manner he/she interacts with others;
• good behaviour at school and at home;
• displaying exemplary manners; or
• helping around the home or at school

Bigger is not always better. Better is better!

The dojo at the Total Martial Arts Centre is clean and tidy and well equipped with all the training essentials to help students to give their best. With only around 80 students, numbers have been kept deliberately small in order to ensure that sufficient time is being spent on each student to  enable them to thrive.

Muay Thai Kickboxing originates from Thailand and incorporates punches, kicks, elbows and knees. It was used in warfare and as a means of self-defence. BJC Muay Thai provides students with a system that provides effective self-defence applications combined with competitive and sporting components. Each class is packed full of cardio including skipping, push-ups and sit-ups to improve fitness and agility, followed by the technical components of shadow boxing, partner drills and sparring.

The syllabus also includes a grading system, similar to the system used in most martial arts. This grading system is used to distinguish between the various levels attained by individual students and provides them with feedback on their progress and development as well as helping to set achievable goals.

Brazilian Jui Jitsu (BJJ) is a style based on leverage than strength making it a perfect choice for people across all walks of life regardless of body types, age or fitness level. Easily the world’s fastest growing martial arts, you’ll get up close and personal with the best, as you learn the art of grappling and wrestling from a competition team who is currently the reigning state champion and affiliated nationally with the Australian Jui-Jitsu and Grappling Association. Along with the team award many of the Total Martial Arts Centre competitors took home individual honours which is a testament to the skills and experience of National coach John Donehue and owner Justin Boylan who himself is the former state and national medallist in wrestling.

Many people who have never done any form of martial arts before are concerned about jumping in at the deep end without the physical fitness to help. They are worried that they’re not active enough, or frightened at the prospect of “fighting” others. However martial arts is and has always been, more than just learning high kicks, take-downs and weaponry.

Regardless of your age, gender or physical and athletic ability, whether you’re a novice, have had experience of martial arts that’s left you with a sour taste in your mouth, or are a seasoned martial artist and want to train with the best to prepare for your grading; Total Martial Arts Centre is powerful and unique in it’s style and ethos.

Whatever your aim may be, whether in martial arts or personally, they will take you on a mental and spiritual journey that will empower and change you for the better. Have no defined goals? Total Martial Arts Centre will set some with you and soon your previous concerns and self doubt will turn into self-belief and you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve! This holistic approach is what separates it from all the other Martial Arts Schools in Perth, WA, Australia and beyond.

Unlike other schools who care more about money than martial arts, Total Martial Arts Centre are about setting a world class standard, wherever you are in your martial arts journey and they will tell you what you need to hear in order to help you succeed.

As student of the Total Martial Arts Centre, you’ll be placed in an appropriate class and program tailored to help you to ensure you are working at a level and pace that’s comfortable for you. All our friendly instructors at the dojo have 10 years of tried and tested teaching experience at a minimum and qualifications recognised by the International Martial Arts Organisations. The aim: Training for strength together. This means that they will work with you every step of the way. They will be there through the highs and lows, they will encourage and motivate you when you’re feeling defeated and will build, develop and improve your skills to the next level.

From Brazilian Jui-Jitsu, BJJ Muay Thai to the dynamic mixed martial art of FMA – Freestyle Martial Arts, the range of classes are effectively designed to look at the totality of your circumstance and work to your strengths. It’s about improving your flexibility, fitness and health as well as learning how to deal with the real-life threats you could be faced with. But more than that; it is the tool used to increase your confidence, mental and physical resilience and to give you the discipline you need to sharpen your character and perform under pressure. Put simply; if you want to make a change or if you want to take your skills to the next level, Total Martial Arts Centre will help make it happen!