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Professional Martial Arts Instructors often train in a variety of different Styles to hone assorted skills sets. But that is not the only reason.

At Southern Cross Martial Arts, we believe teamwork isn’t just for sports teams — it’s a life skill that starts on the mats, and there is no bench or season. We practice year round. Even our youngest Martial Arts students, aged 3 to 6 or even 8, are learning what it means to work together, […]

At Southern Cross Martial Arts, we know that 4- and 5-year-olds are bursting with energy and curiosity—but they’re still developing key physical, intellectual, emotional, and social skills…………………………………………………………………………. Understanding these age-appropriate stages is crucial to helping them succeed, especially in martial arts. Physical Development At this age, kids are more active than ever, but their bodies […]

A Personal Note From Our Instructor Hi, I’m John Trebilco — and I’ve been involved in martial arts for over 20 years. I started grappling in 2001 and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in 2004. What began as a personal challenge turned into a lifelong pursuit, and today, I’m proud to help others begin their own BJJ journey […]

At Southern Cross Martial Arts, we believe that martial arts isn’t just about learning techniques or mastering a series of moves. It’s about developing core life skills that help our students grow into strong, confident individuals. One of the most important qualities we encourage in our students is Developing Courage. Developing Courage is a foundational […]

As martial arts instructors, we hear this concern from parents all the time:“My child is lazy… I can’t get them motivated. Will martial arts really help?” The answer is yes — but there’s an important catch: you, as the parent, need to take the first step. Small Wins Build Big Motivation When a child first […]

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Your adult child will thank you in years to come, even if they don’t know or appreciate your efforts now. You got this!

IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE A GOOD COACH, BUT THAT’S NOT THE ONLY THING Of course the goal of any good martial arts program is to have success in building up the focus, discipline and confidence in our young kids. Add to that, some good self defence skills and some fitness that will help them in […]

In Australia, there is very little Government regulation of the martial arts industry.