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Time to dress up in your scariest outfit and celebrate training in Halloween style!
The children will enjoy specific training and teamwork games in their normal class time. Must dress up in something SCARY!
As it is also BUDDY WEEK, feel free to bring a buddy and train together as scary monsters.
COME IF YOU DARE!!!
All classes on Fr... |
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We wish Elvis Roda, Stuart Nurse, Danny Challita and Linda Petrevski all the best on the gruelling Hapkido Black Belt Grading test coming up!
What an awesome journey these students have had and now finally ready to grade for their toughest test yet, the 1st Degree Black Belt exam!
Elvis started his Hapkido training in late 20... |
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) Happy Labour Day! GIANT Academy will be closed for the Labour Day public holiday! Classes will resume Tuesday 3rd October. We hope you enjoy your long weekend break and come back revitalised and refreshed. |
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World Teachers' Day celebrates the work of teachers, acknowledging the important contribution they make to the community.
Inaugurated on 5 October 1994 by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, World Teachers' Day is celebrated annually in over 100 countries.
The day allows students, parents and com... |
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Happy Birthday to coach Anthony Perosh born on October 5th.
We regularly host coach Perosh at GIANT for grading tests and seminars.
Enjoy some highlights:
Anthony Perosh is a pioneer of Mixed Martial Arts in Australia, a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Light Heavyweight veteran and 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu ... |
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Happy Birthday to coach Ray Floro born on October 6th.
Raymond developed Floro Fighting Systems (FFS) - a realistic, simplified method of dealing with armed and unarmed confrontations and specialising in the awareness and defence of edged weapon assaults.
By discussing and formulating formal training programs and teaching g... |
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Happy Birthday to Jean-Claude Van Damme born on October 18th.
Van Damme was born Jean-Claude Camille François Van Varenberg in Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Brussels, Belgium. Known as "The Muscles from Brussels" started martial arts at age 11, training in Karate. At the age of 16 he took up Ballet, trained for 5 years and has... |
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Happy Birthday to Master Simon Rhee.
Brother to Master Phillip Rhee, Simon is a 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and a 4th Degree Black Belt in Hapkido. He is a world class Martial Artist known for his beautiful kicks and incredible forms. Karate Illustrated noted that, "Simon Rhee has the prettiest kicks, most flashiest and pict... |
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Recently we had a group of students participate in a grading test on one of the GIANT long range weapon systems of Long Staff & Sword (dos manos - two hands).
Congratulations to everyone who passed their new ranks! Special mention to Linda Petrevski on completing 8 weapons courses and awarded her Level 8 Brown Ch... |
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This is a special class catered for all the Dads at GIANT!
All fathers are welcome to get on the mat with their kids and have some martial fun! Please share this free event to other dads with kids who you feel would benefit or just enjoy the great feel of the friendly GIANT family vibe!
Fathers are welcome to attend their childs schedu... |
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