As parents, we want what's best for our children. The reality is that today's children are pushed to their limits with extra-curricular activities by well-meaning parents. With that said, we have put together some details about how over-committing children is retroactive for their development.
For starters, let's look at why w...
Hey Parents,
In today's society, we can expect parents to over-step boundaries, particularly when it comes to coaching from the sideline.
Alot of us parents are guilty of this to a degree from time to time. This article is to help inform "sideline parents" of the harmful effects their actions are causing.
Why Coaching f...
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Raymond Floro has instructed the US Special Forces, Korean Special Forces, various SWAT teams, New Zealand Police, and does formal presentations for various Tactical Response Groups and Victorian Police.
He specialises in:
- Filipino Boxing
- Impact, Flexible and Edged Weapons
- Control & Rest...
We are having another combined sparring session for Australian Hapkido Association (AHA) students and Giant Martial Arts students. Our two organisations have shared a long history of training together since 2007 so let's keep this event going. Last one was in April 2019.
The aim of the session is to provide students the opportunity to...
Richard Norton's career in the martial arts now spans over 55 years. He has trained in many styles of martial arts including Judo, Kickboxing and various Japanese weapon systems.
He holds a 5th degree Black Belt in BJJ under the Machado brothers, a 5th degree in Goju Ryu Karate under Tino Ceberano, 9th degree Zen Do Kai Karate under B...
Year of the Pig!!!
Be sure to smash a pork chop on the day!!!
Happy Lunar New Year to all who celebrate it!!!
Saehae Bog Manh-i Bad-euseyo (Korean)
Gong Xi Fa Cai (Chinese-Mandarin)
Gong Hei Fat Choy (Chinese-Cantonese)
Chuc Mung Na Moi (Vietnamese)
Check out Instructor Anthony atop a traditional war cha...
What a wonderful day this turned out to be!
Big thank you too all who attended the GIANT Christmas party! Awesome to had seen such a large turnout with over 250 people in attendance. Thank you to all the Student leader members, parent volunteers and Demo Team that helped throughout the day.
In addition to great weather, the Xmas party...
Before you read the article on how Martial Arts can end bullying, see what one of our parents had to say about how the techniques her child learnt @ GIANT really did work against a bully:
From: Danielle Aktypis
Sent: Sunday, 23 September 2018 2:02 PM
To: train@giantma.com.au
Subject: Chris
A report completed by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) in 2014 found that there were 36,000 sports hospitalisations in the 2011-2012 period, for people age 15 and over.
The report also confirms that 28% of injuries affect the knee and lower leg, 15% elbow/forearm and 14% are wrist/hand injuries. The injuries are happeni...
Not one but TWO Masters came to GIANT for a super two hours of Martial Arts training on Wednesday the 29th August 2018.
GIANT students had a great time, got to rub shoulders and train with 8th Degree Black Belt Master Ryoo and Master Guak, got great photo opportunities and took away alot of cool techniques to keep. Master Ryoo covere...