#Adults Self Defence Classes in Australia

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Empower your child with essential self-defense skills in Kids Krav Maga Training Classes at Krav Maga Systems. Learn more at https://kravmagasystems.com.au/.

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Karate Melbourne: Build Strength, Discipline, and Confidence with NS Karate

Discover the art of karate Melbourne at NS Karate! Our expert-led classes are designed for all ages and skill levels, helping you improve fitness, develop self-defense skills, and build mental focus. Join us and unlock your full potential through the disciplined practice of karate.

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Self Defence Classes Australia: Empower Yourself with Safety Skills

Self Defence Classes Australia offer essential life skills, equipping individuals with the ability to protect themselves while enhancing physical fitness and mental well-being. At Samurai Karate, expert instructors provide age-appropriate training for children, teens, and adults. With a safe, family-friendly environment and personalized guidance, Samurai Karate ensures every participant develops self-discipline, strength, and the ability to stay safe. Choose Samurai Karate for trusted Self Defence Classes Australia. For more information, visit us at https://samuraikarate.com/

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                                    Self Defence Classes Melbourne

Kassis Karate Academy Shitoryu Karate-Do Australia Shitokai has operated for the last 30 years providing SELF DEFENCE CLASSES MELBOURN martial arts classes to people of all ages. Our classes offer an essential balance between traditional teachings of ancient techniques that date back hundreds of years, and the most up to date modern methods. This carefully balanced combination allows us to pass on the valuable secrets and traditions of ancient history as well as enable our students to be highly successful in the modern competition circuit. It allows us to be in the forefront of karate in Australia and the world.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to bring the best quality karate tuition to the community, through our Self Defence Classes Melbourne.  Because the instructors at our academy are high achievers, we want to empower others to be high achievers.  We seek to do this through self-defence classes run by qualified and knowledgeable instructors, in a friendly environment, that emphasizes character development.

Our karate school in Melbourne aims to bring value to people’s lives, which in turn brings value to their family environment, their work and the people around them.  This is a valuable thing for society.

BUILDING KIDS CHARACTER THROUGH KARATE & SELF-DEFENCE

Our Self Defence Classes Melbourne is a program that helps boys and girls obtain unique skills that are not achievable anywhere else. Some parents may think karate promotes violence, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Karate, through long term regular practice, instills peace and calm. We provide a nurturing path to non-violence through our karate kids program.

The magic formula lies in the empowerment process. The more confident one grows the more peaceful they become. This is achieved through expert tuition from the best role models around - our very own Instructors and Team Leaders.

Our belt ranking system is also key to the empowerment process. Each time a child achieves a new level their self-esteem soars. They begin to realize their potential and become motivated to achieve the next goal.

Karate Classes That Inspire

Every day we inspire children and adults of all ages through karate in Melbourne.  Our program is designed to develop not only the body and mind but also one’s character, through fun yet practical sessions and fundamental teaching methods. Our school brings you the benefit of 30 years of traditional, authentic karate at its core, with a modern and fun method of delivering the syllabus to our students.

Join Our Martial Arts in Melbourne

You don’t have to be fit or possess any particular skills to join.  You just need to have a love of learning.  We know how to cater for the different needs of different people.  Our Melbourne Martial Arts classes offer a welcoming environment where we challenge everyone to be the best they can be.

At Kassis Karate Academy you will embark on an educational course, become knowledgeable, confident, respectful and respected.Hope this guide will help you to make an informed decision of choosing karate school for you and your kid. For more information  https://www.kassiskarate.com.au/

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Note: Post and documentation includes discussion and description of hate crimes

“On the morning of February 14, 1986, (William) Rooney was found – bloodied and with head injuries, but still alive – just off Crown Lane, Wollongong, at the rear of a shop. Rooney was 32 and Davis was a 31-year-old TAFE teacher.

Davis didn’t learn of the emergency until that evening. Bill had been out drinking the previous night and hadn’t come home. Davis had gone looking for him that day at their regular bars. He returned home with a couple of beers and sat down in front of the evening news. And there on the screen was Bill, no mistake. He was being taken away in an ambulance…

Davis went from the hospital to the police station, where as many as “eight plain-clothes police were squeezed like sardines into a small room. One of them asked, ‘Who is Bill’s girlfriend? Who is his wife?’ I explained he was gay, that I was his partner. Six of the police instantly filed out of the room, shaking their heads.”

Why? “You’ve got to realise that at the time the HIV/AIDS problem had really become quite serious. There were many people who thought you could catch AIDS by just being associated with a gay man.”

In Australia, during the decades from the 70’s through to the mid-90’s, Sydney- and New South Wales more broadly- went through a spate of murders colloquially dubbed the ‘gay hate murders’. Of the unsolved cases, 30 murders were initially linked to homophobic and transphobic violence; these cases have been narrowed down to 22 likely cases, with the remaining 8 not having sufficient evidence (from a legal perspective) to link them to hate crimes, though the possibility can’t be ruled out. A substantive journalistic investigation by the broadcaster SBS discussed the cases in depth (please note: apart from descriptions of the hate crimes, the linked site uses inappropriate language to describe an intersex woman, and includes the deadname of a trans woman- I have used her correct name below).

A commonality amongst these cases is the dismissive handling within the ‘criminal justice’ system. Prevailing homophobia and transphobia, much of it linked with violent hysteria related to AIDS, or perceptions of msm as sexual predators, as well as the presence of many of these victims at beats, cruising spots, or in gay/gay-friendly clubs, fed into a broader ambivalence towards victims. Defence strategies used by perpetrators included the invocation of the gay panic defence (from adult men) or claims of vigilante justice and/or sexual harassment (from teens). In terms of the latter, it is essential to note that the vast majority of teenagers acted as part of a group, and that their claims of ‘self defence’ were at times enabled by the existence of differing age of consent laws for sex between men (as they were ‘minors’ only in the context of sex between men, but would otherwise have been legally classed as adults). All of these issues created a scenario in which violence towards msm and trans women was tacitly regarded as justifiable or understandable.

In memory of:

Mark Spanswick, May 1976

Alan Edge, Oct. 1977

Paul Rath, June 1977

David Williams, 1979

Richard Slater, Dec. 1980

Walter Bedser, Dec. 1980

Gerald Cuthbert, Oct. 1981

Peter Sheil, April 1983

Wendy Brennan, April 1985

Gilles Mattaini, Sept. 1985

William Rooney, April 1986

Peter Simpson, Nov. 1986

Raymond Keam, Jan. 1987

Andrew Currie, Dec. 1988

Scott Johnson, Dec. 1988

William Allen, Dec. 1988

Russell Payne, Feb. 1989

Samantha Raye, March 1989

John Gordon Hughes, May 1989

Graham Paynter, Oct. 1989

John Russell, Nov. 1989

Ross Warren, July. 1989

Simon Blair Wark, Jan. 1990

Wayne Tonks, May 1990

Gary Webster, Aug. 1990

Richard Johnson, Oct. 1990

Michael Martin, Dec. 1990

Kritchikorn Rattanajurathaporn, 1990

Maurice McCarty, Apr. 1991

Noel Walsh, May 1991

Felipe Flores, Sept. 1991

William Dutfield, Nov. 1991

Robert Knox, Jan. 1992

Brian Walker, July 1992

Cyril Olsen, Aug. 1992

Robert MacLean, Sept. 1992

Sidney Hoare, Sept. 1992

Donald Gillies, May 1993

Kevin Marsh, June 1993

Gordon Tuckey, July 1993

John Milicevic, Aug. 1993

Tom Argaet, Oct. 1993

Berry Webster, Nov. 1993

Crispin Dye, Dec. 1993

Gordon Mills, Mar. 1994

Stephen Dempsey, Aug. 1994

Jim Meeks, Mar. 1995

Kenneth Brennan, June 1995

Craig Thomas, Aug. 1995

Carl Stockton, Nov. 1996

Scott Miller, Mar. 1997

David Rose, Dec. 1997

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Self Defence Classes Melbourne

Martial Arts is a system of unarmed combat taught for self-defence, yet so much more is gained from constant training. Karate will improve your health, confidence, respect, discipline, focus and an overall change for the better to the way you live your life.

Winged Dragon Martial Arts Classes Melbourne offers a range of classes to adults and children of all ages and competencies.

Based in Melbourne Australia, we offer karate classes all over Victoria, including Epping and Phillip Island.

Martial Arts is a system of unarmed combat taught for self-defence, yet so much more is gained from constant training. Karate will improve your health, confidence, respect, discipline, focus and an overall change for the better to the way you live your life.

[kyndaris]

To All the Books: Always and Forever

For those that know me, there are two things in the world that I love more than anything else: video games and...books. All throughout high school, I was known as the one who always had a book in her bag, ready to whip out when I no longer had to socialise with my fellow mouth-breathers. To be honest, it was a source of shame as I’d be disparaged for reading when I could have been talking. Worse, even back then, people hardly read things beyond the prescribed texts set by the school’s English Department. To many, I was an anomaly. And it was difficult to discuss anything beyond those that had young adults enthralled such as Harry Potter, Twilight and Eragon with any of my friends. Due to my  niche repertoire, it was a little harder to find anyone with the same interests. Who’s Trudi Canavan? What’s the Silmarillion? 

Note to self: Do not read Chapter 13 of Gene of Isis, which is titled Seduction, when friends can very easily look over your shoulder and wonder why a thirteen year-old might be interested in hands sliding down knees. 

In my defence, I skimmed over most of the risque scenes as I was more interested in the actual world-building.

Recently though, I’ve stumbled upon a YouTube channel that features one of the major things I cherish: the written word and the characters lurking within. In fact, it’s been a great joy to delve into a few of the book reviews and to learn about the strange quirks that come from being a reader. It’s also great to hear what they might have liked or disliked about some of my favourite books. And, hopefully when the COVID-19 pandemic finally blows over, I too, hope to stop someone in the produce section of a grocery store to chat about Brandon Sanderson (who, by the way, signed my Mistborn books when he was in Australia for Supanova and I asked him a terribly stupid question because I hadn’t sat in on his panel).

It has also made me wonder that perhaps people might be more interested in hearing my thoughts on books. After all, if the internet has taught me anything, there’s still a sizeable audience for any type of content. Books and Fanfiction included.

The only problem, is that I read for leisure. I’ve always hated how, during English class, we’d try to break down each and every sentence an author inserted into their story. Did it matter that the dress was red? I would say ‘no’ but English Literature professors would say ‘yes.’ Why? Because it represents passion and sexiness and every in between. Clearly, the author is trying to state from the very first chapter that what proceeds next is going to be hot and steamy.

As someone that has dabbled with a bit of writing, I know for a fact that I’ve never put in that much thought about my random background descriptions. Most of the time, it’s been: how does that look good? And if I choose to use ‘pivot’ instead of ‘dodged’ in a combat scene, it’s only because I’m trying to change it up a little. And not because I wanted to allude to my failed career as a ballet dancer (which, by the way, would never have happened because I am a terrible dancer).

I suppose I could always break down the things I liked about narrative or the characters. That’s something I’ve always done with video games. The problem with books, however, is that a lot of the characters also stem from the reader’s imagination. While some authors like to paint an explicit picture of what their protagonists might look like, others just give them broad descriptions and let their readers fill in the rest. It’s why I couldn’t get over the fact that Remus Lupin had a moustache in the Harry Potter films. And probably why I fell in love with book Faramir, but couldn’t seem to love his film portrayal in the Lord of the Rings films (which do make the franchise more palatable. Though, they did do Tom Bombadil a great disservice by not including him).

Still, it’s food for thought.

After all, in this day and age, it’s so hard to find someone that has similar interests as me. Honestly, I’d gladly go on a rant about some of the authors that I’ve been introduced to, and others that I’ve discovered. Better yet, I’ve been also trying to expand what types of books that I read. Though, of course, I’m a little leery about reading romance in public - what with their covers and all.

In any case, 2021 is the year that I hope to continue to indulge in my hobby. Hopefully, I’ll continue to read widely even though I’d much prefer to focus on my core genre that I take the most joy out of exploring. Because, even among readers, there’s judgement. Though this isn’t much explored, I still feel a little out of place to reveal how much I love epic fantasy. This might have been due to my mother hoping I’d read Jane Austen back when I was twelve, but honestly, at that time in my life, magic wands and dragons seemed much cooler than Regency England. Since then, however, I’ve read Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. 

Maybe I’ll read more of Jane Austen’s works in the future and develop a deeper appreciation for her writing. For now, my favourite is still Jane Eyre. Even if Rochester is a problematic love interest.

As for my other books, well...all I can say is that I appreciate how fast Mr Brandon Sanderson writes and I look forward to the next story in the Stormlight Archives. Scott Lynch, I need more from Locke and his merry gang of thieves. And you...Patrick Rothfuss...will you ever be able to finish what you’ve started?

But, just like my games, it might be best to go through the huge pile that I’ve yet to finish. Why is it every time that I enter a bookstore I seem to know no restraint and buy, buy, buy? There have been many books that have sat on my shelves, just waiting to be devoured, but have been eclipsed by the latest and shiny titles of a few of my favourite authors.

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Kung Fu Southside

Kung Fu helps kids and adults raise their confidence, create resilience, increase their health and fitness and develop self-defence skills through martial arts. Find out why so many people in Brisbane turn to Kung Fu Southside at Hillcrest, to maximise their potential and boost their child's development through martial arts. Classes range from Grasshoppers (4-5 years), Dragons (6-7 years), Tigers (8-13 years), adult classes, women-only classes and private lessons. Kung Fu martial arts is for everyone. Kung Fu Southside has highly skilled and experienced instructors who have a wide range of expertise in martial arts. You will receive one-on-one instruction, learn vital techniques, speak about your personal goals, and receive comprehensive conditioning and martial arts training that promotes a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Wing Chun Kung Fu martial arts instil discipline, confidence, and self-defence. Kung Fu Southside is a leading name promoting Wing Chun Martial Arts in Australia since 2012.

Address: 8/2 Central Court, Hillcrest, Queensland, 4118, Australia

E-mail: info@kungfusouthside.com.au

Phone No: 0488 020 604

Website Url: https://kungfusouthside.com.au/

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Benefits of Enrolling Your Child at Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy in Marrickville Inner West and Chester Hill in Southwest Sydney

  Benefits of Enrolling Your Child at Pinnacle Martial Arts in Sydney   According to the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, learning martial arts is an excellent way to get fit and master self-defence techniques. Martial Arts help individuals to have physical prowess, good coordination, and the ability to outwit their opponent. Additionally, it develops self-esteem and discipline.   "Martial arts content and reference materials cover various topics. Like how beginners study martial arts, small businesses may successfully start, develop, scale, or recover through comprehensive, in-depth guides," says Ashley Hansen, a top-rated entrepreneur at Online Business—the top online resource for entrepreneurs and early-stage business startups.   Poor self-confidence is usually due to a lack of knowledge and skills. Knowing there are techniques to use when attacked lessens fear and boosts confidence to defend oneself. Here are some pointers on enrolling your child in Pinnacle Martial Arts. 1. Personal Protection Personal protection is the primary motivation for enrolling in martial arts classes. Martial arts students acquire the ability to assess a possible attacker, evade the attacks that can happen, and select the most effective defence. Additionally, they learn to avoid physical harm during a conflict. 2. Physical Fitness Martial arts training improves physical fitness by working all joints and muscle groups. When practiced as pure exercise, martial arts improve muscular and cardiovascular conditioning. Martial artists develop a stronger sense of balance and specific injury-prevention techniques. 3. Mental Focus And Calmness Some foreign martial arts techniques require a high mental concentration. When under time constraints, students must maintain their attention and make precise technique execution. Students frequently realise that this attention is significant in academic studies, reporting increased concentration and focus, even under pressure, like in college entrance examinations. 4. Personal Growth Devoted martial arts students achieve character development by going outside their comfort zones. The collaborative setting helps students develop better social skills and conflict resolution with other trainees. Additionally, martial arts help develop values like humility, respect, discipline, confidence, tolerance, and fairness. 5. Stress Reduction And Calmness Due to the rigorous training in martial arts lessons, students can release their tension until they become physically exhausted. Meditation is also taught as part of the martial arts curriculum, allowing practitioners to unwind completely.   Outside of the training room, seasoned martial artists display composure. This inner calm is due to challenging situations while practising self-defence or fighting and coming out on top. The self-assurance from mastering martial arts techniques helps one remain calm under pressure. Bully-Proof Your Child With Pinnacle Martial Arts in Sydney Everyone is vulnerable to violence, and martial arts instruction teaches the skills needed to improve survival rates. Knowledge of risk management and self-defence techniques can help ensure their safety in times of danger.   Pinnacle Martial Arts teaches practical self-defence strategies for children, teens, and adults while incorporating the characteristics of traditional Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Korean Karate, Boxing, and Kick Boxing styles. With more than 150 years of combined martial arts experience, Pinnacle's instructors are at least Black Belt 5th Dan globally certified by Kukkiwon to deliver the best Martial Arts instruction in Sydney. For more information, contact info@pinnaclemartialarts.com.au, Australia's top martial arts academy. Head Quarters: Pinnacle Karate Martial Arts Marrickville is located at 23 Yabsley Ave Marrickville Inner West Sydney Southwest Sydney Branch: Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Chester Hill is located at 12 Banool St Chester Hill, Bankstown Area in Southwest Sydney Read the full article

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Empower your child with essential self-defense skills in Kids Krav Maga Training Classes at Krav Maga Systems. Learn more at https://kravmagasystems.com.au/.

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Transform Your Skills with Karate Classes in Melbourne at NS Karate

Achieve your maximum potential at NS Karate with Karate Classes Melbourne. No matter what your skill level is, our experienced instructors can help you in building self-control and achieve the best physical fitness and defense. Join us today as we find out the 'transformational power of karate Melbourne'. To be able to develop you, we have provided a warm space not only for adults of all ages but even for competencies.

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Karate Academy

As part of Samurai Karate you will experience a Traditional Japanese karate style k

Karate Academy for children in Laverton is an excellent choice for parents who want to see their kids grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. This martial art instills valuable life skills, promotes discipline, and helps children build self-confidence. When selecting a Karate program, remember to prioritize qualified instructors, safety, and a positive learning environment. Karate is not just about learning kicks and punches; it’s about building character, fostering discipline, and developing skills that will serve children well throughout their lives. So, if you’re looking for a way to enrich your child’s life in Laverton, consider enrolling them in a Karate program. Karate is not just about physical self-defense; it’s about personal growth and character development. Here’s why Karate is an excellent choice for children in Laverton:

Building Resilience: Karate Academy children to persevere through challenges and setbacks. This resilience can benefit them in academics, sports, and other areas of life.

Self-Discipline: Karate Academy instills self-discipline and respect for others. Children learn to follow rules, control their behavior, and make responsible choices.

Healthy Lifestyle: Karate promotes physical fitness and overall well-being. It encourages children to adopt a healthy lifestyle by staying active and making good nutrition choices.

Empowerment: Karate empowers children by teaching them self-defense skills and providing them with the confidence to protect themselves if necessary.

Character Development: Karate focuses on values like integrity, humility, and perseverance. These values help children become better individuals and members of the community.

Fun and Engagement: Karate is not only educational but also fun. Children enjoy the physical activity, the challenge of learning new techniques, and the sense of achievement as they progress. Samurai Karate Australia academy for Kids, Teens and Adults classes, Karate club Melbourne, martial arts weapons & self defence adults training.

Therefore as part of Samurai Karate for kids, teens & adults based in Melbourne, Brisbane and Tasmania you will experience a Traditional Japanese karate style known as Karate Shukokai.

In addition we are an International organisation, we’re the best karate school in Australia, with karate Academy in Japan, England, Germany and New Zealand. Consequently through our system of development, you will be learning life skills for success

For more information visit https://samuraikarate.com/benefit-of-practicing-martial-arts/.

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Martial Arts in Penrith for kids & teens at 3-11 Morello Terrace Caddens | Popular Taekwondo Martial Arts Classes for Schools & Childcare Centres in Penrith Area in Western Sydney

Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts classes in Caddens Penrith area at 3-11 Morello Terrace Caddens for kids & teens. What is Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Penrith? Pinnacle Martial Arts in Sydney is a popular dynamic mix of Taekwondo, Effective Self Defence, Kung Fu, Karate, Fitness, fun basic Boxing methods and basic Kickboxing methods that is modified and enhanced to suit kids, teens & adults of all ages & levels. Comprehensive Curriculum: Pinnacle Martial Arts Karate in Penrith offer a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of martial arts, including techniques, forms, sparring, Karate self-defence, and fitness, providing a well-rounded training experience. Why Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Caddens Penrith area? Pinnacle Martial Arts Grandmasters, International Master Instructors, Elite Coaches & Trainers have achieved great results and medals at local, State, National, International and Continental Competitions worldwide. Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney Athletes have represented Australia in Junior and Senior divisions. Positive Environment: Pinnacle Martial Arts Caddens in Penrith area foster a positive and supportive atmosphere where students of all ages and skill levels feel welcome and encouraged to learn and grow. Pinnacle Martial Arts in Caddens delivers its popular Martial Arts programs your location In Penrith area, Western Sydney. Pinnacle Martial Arts Academy in Sydney specialises in providing specific martial arts, self defence and fitness training for preschools, childcare centres, primary schools, high schools, corporate, personal training & diverse groups in Penrith South West Sydney. The team at Pinnacle Martial Arts in Penrith are fully qualified and certified Nationally and Internationally by Kukkiwon The World Taekwondo Headquarters, The World Taekwondo Federation, The Australian Sports Commission (National Coaching accreditation Scheme) and The NSW Government Working with Children Check (WCC). Pinnacle Martial Arts team are all Black-belt Master Instructors, Elite Coaches and Trainers also service the surrounding suburbs in the Southwest of Sydney. More Benefits of training with Pinnacle Kids & Teens Martial Arts Taekwondo in Penrith   The Kids Martial Arts Programs we offer focus on building the child’s confidence, discipline, self-esteem, self-control, balance, power, strength, speed, agility, motor skills, focus, Fitness, determination, problem-solving, teamwork, communication skills, concentration though specific Kids & Teens Taekwondo, Martial Arts , Kung Fu, and Karate Self Defence in a structured, fun, motivating, safe family-friendly environment. Great News! The NSW Government is helping kids get active with the new Active Kids Program. Parents, guardians, and carers can apply for 2 vouchers valued up to $200 per calendar year for each student enrolled in school. The vouchers may be used with Pinnacle Martial Arts Karate In Marrickville Inner West & Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Chester Hill South West Sydney which is a registered activity provider for registration, participation, and membership costs for kids Martial Arts in Penrith  , Kids Karate in Penrith  , kids Taekwondo in Penrith  , kids Self  Defence in Penrith  , kids Kung Fu in Penrith  , Martial Arts in Penrith  , Karate in Penrith  , Taekwondo in Penrith  , Self Defence in Penrith  , Kung Fu in Penrith  , sport, fitness, and active recreation activities. The vouchers can be used at any time during the calendar year it was issued with Pinnacle Taekwondo in Caddens, Martial Arts Penrith, Taekwondo in Penrith. Pinnacle kids & adults Martial Arts in Penrith   for Schools, Childcare Centres, Corporate & Diverse Groups Pinnacle Martial Arts Sydney delivers Self Defence classes, Martial Arts Programs, anti-bullying programs, Taekwondo classes, Korea Karate classes, Kung Fu influenced Martial Arts classes, comprehensive martial arts training, Group training sessions, fitness and conditioning through martial arts, cross training through martial arts, private training, cooperate self-defence, fitness, martial arts and taekwondo seminars, preschool programs, primary school programs, high school programs and after school care programs which we will modify to suit your needs and numbers. Contact us on 0449070975 Book A Free Class: https://pinnaclemartialarts.com.au/book-free-martial-arts-classes/ Email: info@pinnaclemartialarts.com.au Website: https://pinnaclemartialarts.com.au/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/sydneypinnaclema Instagram: www.instagram.com/pinnaclemartialartssydney Is Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts Near Me? Visit Pinnacle Martial Arts Karate in Marrickville Inner West Sydney& Chester Hill South West Sydney at the locations near you: Visit Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Penrith is located at at Penrith Baptist 3-11 Morello Terrace Caddens You can visit our popular Pinnacle Martial Arts branch in Marrickville Inner West Sydney at: 23 Yabsley Ave, Marrickville NSW 2204 You can visit our popular Pinnacle Martial Arts branch in Chester Hill, Bankstown Area South West Sydney at: 12 Banool St, Chester Hill NSW 2162 Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts In Marrickville is located at 23 Yabsley Ave, Marrickville, Inner West Sydney or Pinnacle Taekwondo Martial Arts in Chester Hill is located at 12 Banool St, Chester Hill South West Sydney. We are in 23 Yabsley Ave, Marrickville, Inner West Sydney or 12 Banool St, Chester Hill South West Sydney. Read the full article

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Pros and Con of Countries - Written by two Americans (Who both live in Minnesota)

Canadia

Pros:

Marriage equality (the gays can get married!) (SINCE 2005!!!!) (YEAH!!!!!)

Free healthcare :0

People are truly friendly

Politics are lighthearted and easily run

Higher wages

They have a town called Regina

Money has little windows that when a laser pointer is shined through it, it shows the value on the wall

They hate Justin Bieber

I’m pretty sure Justin Bieber can’t go into Canada? So that’s good (that is good)

Avril Lavigne

AVRIL LAVIGNE (yeah shes great but why is she a pro 2 times) (cuz she’s a clone) (ohyea)

Its a themepark (what) (their money projects the amount on the wall, its monopoly money, its waterproof, and its a scratch and sniff….. Its a themepark)

GingerPale

Rei & Shane (and Rei’s cats)

Canada is one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world

Change of legal sex available in all provinces and territories

under varying rules without sexual reassignment surgery

Tim Horton’s (YEEEEE, now i want tim hortons, ive heard of it never had it, and now i want it) (it’s gooooood. One day we could drive down to Brainerd and get some) (THEY HAVE TIM HORTONS IN BRAINERD????/!111/1/1?1/1?!?!?!?) (ye) (WEEEENEEEEEDDDTTOOOOOGGOOOGOGOOO!!!!11!!!1!11!!!!!, LEAVE IT TO MINNESOTA OR AS WE KNOW IT, SOUTH CANADA, TO HAVE A TIM HORTONS)

Cons:

Higher cost of living

Snow. lots of fucking snow.

Their money??? Is weird???

Consumer choice is low (especially with Netflix. The Canadian library is half the size of America’s)

Environmental impact (they’re one of the top oil producers in the world)

They spell Canadien with an “e” (its Canadian you matherfeker)

Its kinda hard to get into Canada

*Chloe voice* they are not French they just PRETEND to be for ATTENTION. (wow)

A lot of people only speak French (thats pretty much the same for any country, they speak a different language)

How do you speak French (very difficultly, lots of vowels, slightly similar to italian and spanish)

Its a themepark

It doesn’t exist (vtru)

COLD

Sweden

Pros:

It’s very clean. Like, seriously.

Most attractive people in the world

The locals are anti-social

The Gay has been legal since 1944

Right to change legal gender since 1972,

No sterilization required since 2013

Sexual orientation and gender identity/expression protections

Gays can adopt

Gay marriage legal since 2009

the first country in the world to allow transgender people to legally correct their gender

HomO, was the Swedish office of the ombudsman against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation (i think its a funny name)

after one year of abstaining from sex, gay and bi men can donate blood

Sweden is Europe's most gay-friendly country

Cons

Very high taxes

Can’t ask for directions no one will talk to you :(

The locals are anti-social (so am i)

Germnay

Pros:

Central hub makes it easy to travel to other european countries

Good healthcare

Very active, with fairs and parties

Oktoberfest is pretty lit i guess (you guess?) (I’ve never been to Oktoberfest but my friend from Germnay - fuck you - says it’s great)

Legal drinking age is 16

Rammstein

Furries (i’m not a furry i sWEAR) (are you sure about that??) (i dOnT kNoW)

Legal to be gay  since 1968 East Germany and 1969 West Germany

Gay marriage legal since 2017

Transgender persons allowed to change legal gender without required sterilisation and surgery

Sexual orientation and gender identity protection nationwide; some protections vary by region

Full adoption rights since 2017

gay and bisexual men have been allowed to donate blood, provided they haven't had sex for twelve months

83% of Germans support same-sex marriage

Cons:

Nearly everything is closed on sunday

Legal drinking age is 16

Germans dont get sarcasm

Finland

Pros:

They, unlike the Germans LOVE sarcasm

Very clean air

walk anywhere in nature at anytime

SEALS they have a special breed of seal native to finland

Very clear northern lights

They’re modest?

Extremists

Good heavy metal music apparently

People say they’re kind

Some of the most progressive lgbt laws in the world

Transgender people allowed to change legal gender, but only after sterilization

Sexual orientation and gender identity protections

Gay marriage is legal

Legal to be gay since 1971

one of the most LGBT-friendly countries in the world and public acceptance of LGBT people and same-sex relationships is high (lots of gays!!)

Cons:

CANCELLED, THEY HAVE FAT RARE SEALS

Norway (Richie’s fave country besides Canada)

Pros:

Snow is wet so you can actually do stuff with it (unlike MINNESOTA) (you CAN do stuff with minnesota snow!) (NO YOU CAN’T IT’S POWDERY AND WEIRD) (swhy you wait for wet snow or wait till it melts slightly, cause then its warm and thereswet snow) (NO) (yEEE) >:(

Norwegian elkhounds :0

People seem friendly?

Transgender persons allowed to change legal gender

Sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, intersex status protections

Gay marriage legal since 2009, Gender-neutral marriage has been legally recognized since 1 January 2009

Married and committed same-sex couples allowed to adopt

Gay is legal since 1972

1 year deferral period was implemented, gay and bisexual men can donate blood

generally gay-friendly

Cons:

Shrugs

COLD (VERY COLD)

Russia

Pros:

Furry coats are nice

Furry hats called ushanka

Babushka means grandma but buska means bitch

Vodka

The GayTM, Decriminalised in 1917; Re-criminalised in 1933; Legal since 1993

Legal gender change since 1997

But only after what they call ‘medical procedures’ (idk what they mean by that but i suspect surgERY)

Cons:

No gays allowed

Religion is bAD

Religion is GOOD

THEY CAN’T DECIDE???

ALSO COLD (SO COLD)

Too much snow

They like to destroy things? I saw two Russian guys put a stick of dynamite in the sewer and explode the road? Why? (BAD but thins going boom is fun, but not important things)

Vladimir Putin (yee, but we have sarah palin to watch him) (o shid u right)

Government is weird? You can get killed if you say you don’t like the tsar?

If you gay and live in ‘Murica you can’t adopt from Russia (fuck russia)

Communism I guess (thought you liked communism?) (to a degree. I like the idea of it but it’s also bad? Like you can’t/don’t own anything? Your dog is not your dog it is everyone’s dog? I do not like that my dog is mINE)

No discrimination protections

No recognition of gay relationships

tends to be among the most hostile toward homosexuality

Japan

Pros:

SHIBES!!!!! AKITAS!!!! FLUFFY DOGGIES!!!

Sakura trees :0

Pretty colors

Gay is legal, it was legalized in 1880

Very strict gun laws

Never had a school shooting EVER

2015 opinion poll found that a majority of Japanese support the legalisation of same-sex marriage

sex among consenting adults, in private, regardless of sexual orientation and/or gender, is legal under Japanese law

Cons:

Killer bees (we dont like killer beeeees, NOT THEEEE BEEEEEEEEEESSSS!!!) (the killer bees will kill you in a heartbeat)(bad bees…. , NONONONONONNOTJAPAN) (they only live in the forests tho. I think)(ILIKEFORESTS!!) (me too)

No nationwide recognition of same-sex relationships

No gay marriage

Gay and Lesbian Kingdom of the Coral Sea Islands

Pros:

All the gay is allowed

They have their own website you know it’s legit when they have their own website

Government is gay (everything there is gay) (shhhhhhhhhggSTOPITgggg)(NO)

Dingos

Cons:

Im pretty sure you cant permanently live there

It was technically at war with Australia for a while

Dingos (I want,,, to pet them,,, but they will bite me,,,)(i was gonna put them in the cons too if you didnt)

Kangaroos (vdangerous) (they scare me) (THEY SHOULD)

Greece (i like greece)

Pros:

Ruins

Anti-lgbt discrimination explicitly banned (ooo nice)

Food

Ocean!!!!!!! Ocean ocean ocean ocean ocean ocean ocean!!!!!!!!! (SaME)

Goats :0

Male homosexuality has been legal since 1951, female homosexuality has always been legal (nICE)

Hate crimes laws covering all areas incl. sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics

school  sex ed classes include segments on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, homophobia and transphobia (NICE!!!!!)

Pride has been held since 2005, and has been held in most other moderate sized cities since 2010

Trans people's can legally change their gender without having to undergo sex reassignment surgery (NICE!!!!!!)

GAY CULTURE IS VERY VIBRANT

a 1982 law that legalized civil marriage between "persons", without specifying gender, acted as a test-case for same sex marriage

Since 2005, discrimination based on sexual orientation in the workplace is prohibited.

A lot of boat traveling

Cons:

Quality of life is kind of falling apart

A lot of animals roam freely, which means LOTS of poop

Goat farmers (whats wrong with goat farmers) (they won’t let me pet their goats :( ) (really…. Thats why this is a con?) (yes. I’m a petty bich) (......) (i like goats. And i want to pet them. If you do not let me pet your goats I will be sad [and kinda mad because I want to love them])

Lots of fucking goat cheese

Too close to Italy (whats wrong with italy???) (too friendly. It’s suspicious) (OMFG SERIOUSLY???) (YOU PUT THE FACT THAT CANADA SPELLS CANADIAN WITH AN “E” IN THE CONS) (thats because it iS A CON!!!!! CANADIAN IS SPEELED WITH AN “A”) (NOT IN CANADA)

The Netherlands

Pros:

quite strict gun laws, not seen as a right, but a privilege (????) (you wanted strict gun laws, they have really strict gun laws, its a privilege to have guns, and only for hunting and target shooting, not for self defence, or for other things at all) (nice!)

Homosexuality legalized in 1811 (holy shid)(yeeee)

Gay marriage legal since 2001 (i was born in 2001, they knew i was coming) (I was born in 2000)

The first country to legalize gay marriage (I approve)

banned discrimination on sexual orientation on the grounds of employment, housing, public accommodations, and more.

Lesbians can get IFV (???)(in vitro fertilization, they implant a fertilized egg so they can carry their own child, instead of just adopting)

Transgender persons allowed to change legal gender, only after a diagnosis but without surgery or hormone therapy

. Amsterdam has frequently been named one of the most LGBT friendly cities in the world

Homomonument, was the first monument in the world to commemorate homosexuals who were persecuted and killed during World War II (this is so cool)

85% of the Dutch population supported same-sex marriage and adoption as of 2013

Cons:

Cold? I think?

Republic of Ireland

Pros:

Ireland (nice pro) (thanks)

first country to legalise same-sex marriage on a national level by popular vote

Affordable for any budget

Entitled to 20 days of leave

Yes, transgender people can change legal gender by self-declaration since 2015

Safe, with few guns

Less police

Lots of pubs

Speak English (this was a pro on a website) (IT IS A PRO I ONLY SPEAK SPANGLISH) (Spanglish) (YES SPANGLISH , DONT BE A DIC) (I can’t be what I don’t have)

Fear nothing and no one

Gay marriage legal since 2015

Low crime rate

Cons:

In a fight with Northern Ireland because they don’t want to be ruled by England but Northern Ireland does. Now Northern Ireland is a separate country.

The potato famine (I like potatos) (exactly)

Bad weather

Less police

Not much of a non-alcohol social scene

Fear nothing and no one

The Philippines

Pros:

Have to be at least 21, and pass a background check to be issued a Possession License for guns

If you’re a foreigner and you have a gun, you’re going to go to prison.

They are poised to make stricter gun laws

LGB allowed in the military

Low cost of living

GORGEOUS!!! IT’S GORGEOUS!!!

The Family Code of the Philippines says that marriage is “a special contract of permanent union between a man and a woman,” but The Constitution does not prohibit same-sex marriage

One of the most gay-friendly countries in the world

Is the most gay-friendly country in Asia

Cons:

Can’t donate blood if you gay. You will give them The GayTM. (don’t drink the tap water)

Drug problems

Healthcare problems in some areas

Tagalog is very complicated to learn

Malta

Pros:

Transgender people can change gender with or without surgery

Homosexuality legal since 1973

Gay marriage legal since 2017

ban on anti-gay discrimination in employment

sexual orientation and gender identity protections

the first country in the European Union to prohibit the use of conversion therapy

Cons:

Gay and bi men in Malta are not allowed to donate blood

Though there’s talk to change that law

Poland

Pros:

In Warsaw they have a Hatsune Miku statue

Never illegal to be gay

Transgender persons allowed to change legal gender.

one of few countries where sexually active gay and bisexual men are not legally restricted from donating blood. (give them The GayTM, drink that dam tap water)

Cons:

Apply to high schools

School is weird

Gay marriage is banned (wHAT) (I KNOW! Im sad too) (what if you’re gay married BEFORE moving to Poland) (idk are you planning to get gay married?, also … i dont remember waht i was gonna say) (no i’m just thinking about all the other gays who might move to Poland)

United Kingdom

Pros:

The Queen (YEEEE!!!)

Always legal for women to be gay; decriminalised for men in: 1967 England and Wales, 1981 Scotland, 1982 Northern Ireland

Right to change legal gender since 2005

Gay marriage since 2014, not in northern ireland

All discrimination protections since 2010; some existed since 2003 for sexual orientation and 1999 for gender identity

Tea

Crumpets

Cons:

Under the Gender Recognition Act 2004, transgender people who are married have been required to divorce or annul their marriage in order for them to be issued with a GRC. (??????? wtf????) (ikr, its kind of very mean)

The legislation of gay marriage also does not restore any of the marriages of transgender people that were forcibly annulled as a precondition for them securing a GRC

What time is it? ...ITS SEVEN BONG!! (you know they don’t actually tell time like this, right?) (IDONTCARE)

Still #salty about the Revolution (VERY)

BISCUITS (NO!!) (aka cookies in America) (FUCK BISCUITS)

conversion therapy remains legal in the UK (NONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONONO) (IKR LIKE FUCK THAT)

Rains a lot

France

Pros:

Baguette (noice)

DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF DAY THE FRENCH GO EITHER WAY

Legal to be gay since 1791 (no wonder Lafayette was like how he was)

Transgender people allowed to change legal gender without surgery

Sexual orientation and gender identity protections

Gay marriage legal since 2013

amendment to existing anti-discrimination legislation, making homophobic, sexist, racist, xenophobic etc. comments illegal.

gay and bisexual men in France can donate blood after 1 year of abstinence

Transsexuality declassified as an illness

Cons:

Lots of crime? (from what I’ve heard)

Denmark

Pros:

Gay is legal since 1933

Transgender persons allowed to change legal gender without a diagnosis, hormone therapy, surgery or sterilization

Sexual orientation and gender identity/expression protections

Full adoption since 2010

Gay marriage legal since 2012

Gays in military since 1978

Lesbians can get IFV

Laws against hate speech for seual orientation

Lgbt sex ed and relationships taught in schools

Cons:

Iceland

Pros:

Legal to be gay since 1940

Transgender people allowed to change gender without surgery

Gay marriage since 2010

No standing army

Sexual orientation protections

Both full joint and stepchild adoption allowed

2016, Icelandic President participated in the Reykjavik Pride Parade

the first Icelandic President to attend a gay pride parade

Cons:

No standing army

currently unable to donate blood in Iceland

Though they are wanting to remove the ban

Greenland

Pros:

The GayTM has been legal since 1933

Sexual orientation protection laws

outlawed hate speech on the basis of sexual orientation

Gay marriage and full adoption rights since 2016

Cons:

Cant donate blood

trans people cant legally change gender (fACK YA GENDA RULES)

This is all we got for now, but if anyone has any input or tidbits about these countries that wasn’t listed, that you think is important (especially if you live in said countries, send one of us a message, we’ll add it asap! (most likely me, because im on more often and as such am more likely to check my messages) Sorry for the extremely long post!

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KID'S SELF-DEFENCE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW |KRAV MAGA SYSTEMS

Do you want your kids to really know how to defend themselves from physical danger?

The skill to protect oneself from physical danger is something most parents want for their kids. Typically they will do a search for a local ‘self-defense’ school or martial art club to start their kids on that journey.

It’s great that parents are proactive about giving their kids the chance to learn the skills that will last them a lifetime. We believe having this training is just as important as learning how to read, write and do the math - it is a crucial life-skill (one they may never need to use, but one that they cannot afford to be without).

As a parent though, how sure are you that what your kids are learning is actually practical for the realities of violence? How confident are you that they have the skills to talk their way out of conflict, have awareness and preventative tactics, and have a holistic understanding of danger?

From BJJ to Taekwondo - the shining benefit for joining is that your kids will learn ‘self-defense’. While they will certainly gain great athletic skill - are you sure they will truly be prepared for the real threats that they could face throughout their lives?

Krav Maga is a system entirely devoted to preparing your children for the reality of violence they could face throughout their lives. It isn’t focused on learning fancy kicks or winning competitions. It’s practical, it’s effective and it is the best solution for their self-defense.

If your goal is to truly have your kids learn reality-based self-defense skills, then Krav Maga is what you’ll be looking to get them on the path.

Have a read of some of the obvious benefits your children will receive when training in Krav Maga.

From standing to ground assaults - they’ll learn how to handle them all.

Krav Maga is holistic - rather than focusing your child on only ground related techniques or kicking related techniques, they will learn the practical skills to handle themselves in all major situations Krav Maga keeps only what is practical for the unpredictable nature of real violence.

On-top of the set techniques in the curriculum, Krav Maga gives your child the invaluable skill of discernment and adaptability. This is important so they know how to modify what they learn to fit the myriad of unknown circumstances that can result from real violence.

Training focuses on what happens in reality.

The techniques your kids learn in Krav Maga are solutions that solve real-world problems. From getting pushed and shoved or punched by a bully, to being grabbed and taken away by a kidnapper - Krav Maga cuts the B.S. and gets straight to what really matters. It’s important to point out that other martial arts may also provide solutions to these practical problems, but where they often fall short is the methodology behind the solution. Krav Maga provides a solution that follows all or a combination of the following:

Based on natural instincts/reactions/movements

Takes the most efficient route (i.e. why take someone to the ground when you can kick them in the groin)

Limits injury to the defender

Employs appropriate response to the attack (i.e. once the threat is no longer an immediate danger, disengage and get away)

Avoids putting the defender in a more dangerous situation than they started in

They don’t need to be athletically gifted to train.

Krav Maga is designed to work for anyone; no matter their height, fitness level, sex or physical conditions. It is based on a set of moves that work off of natural reactions. It isn’t necessarily about them pulling off the ‘perfect’ technique or putting on an impressive performance.

The main requirement they must pass is “will the way they’re doing the technique save them from the real threat?” When they've reached a point where the answer is consistent ‘yes’ then they have acquired the skills to protect themselves. From there it is just a matter of practicing and learning how to do what they’ve learned in more unpredictable ways and situations.

GOOD

Krav Maga training

mixes focus with fun.

There are Krav Maga schools out there (and even just general martial art schools), that take the attitude of ‘disguising training with games and fun drills’. At Krav Maga Systems, our focus is on giving your child a realistic expectation of what they are doing and why they are doing it.

We know your child has the capacity to understand what is being taught,  it just needs to be delivered in the right way. Classes are engaging and challenging for the child; children learn differently to adults, so it’s important to keep them focused in the right ways.

*There are definitely other schools that have the same ethos for training children, you just have to do a bit of browsing around - but don’t assume because they teach Krav Maga that they are all going to learn the right way.

They learn how to work with and get along with different personalities.

Self-defense is something every child needs to know, and because of these classes attract many different kinds of personalities - each bringing their own ‘flair’ to the training floor. This diversity puts your child in an environment where they learn to respect the differences in others and also see the commonalities they share.

Kids gain loads of confidence and learn to go beyond their limitations as they progress through training.

Through the challenging nature of learning self-defense skills, children gain huge amounts of self-confidence. They start believing in themselves more and more as they progress through the curriculum and experience themselves doing things they may have thought they couldn’t do at first. This self-belief is a crucial quality for any person as they go through their lives. There will come many times when your child will experience hardship and challenges, and it’s important that they have the mental strategies to go beyond them.

This is one of the major skills they develop through training. When they are being pushed/encouraged to go beyond their current point of skill with no option to give up, they exercise the ‘creative problem-solving’ aspect of their minds which carry them to new heights and abilities.

If you are in Sydney, Australia - check out our Kids classes and give your child one of the most important life-skills.

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