Newsletter April 2026 | GIANT Martial Arts Bexley

Great month of March with some awesome NSW State championship comp results and successful grading tests in our combat styles of Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Women’s Only.

Lot’s happening in April with the bi-annual Black Belt Grading, School Holiday Camps, Hapkido Grading and preparation for the EXCITING Timetable update starting in May…

Enjoy your April Newsletter

In this edition:

New Members start here:

Key Dates Coming Up

APRIL 2026

3-6 Apr – Easter Long Weekend Holidays – GIANT Closed
7 Apr – School Holiday Camp
9 Apr – School Holiday Camp
7-11 Apr – Private Lesson Marathon week
13-18 Apr – Private Lesson Marathon week
14 Apr- School Holiday Camp
16 Apr – School Holiday Camp
17 Apr – Demo Team Training and Coaching & Leadership Training
17 Apr – Teens Day Out
19 Apr – Black Belt Grading Test Day
25 Apr – Anzac Day Public Holiday
27 Apr-2 May – Hapkido Grading week

MAY 2026

May the 4TH – Exciting Timetable Update!!!
4-9 May – Buddy Week
11-12 May – Mother’s Day Classes

Updated Timetable starting Monday, May the 4th

Click here for more info (sorry you may have to pinch zoom for a close-up, the timetable on the website will be updated on May 4th).

Improvements:

More kids class options
Kids BJJ starting at age 9
Kids Kickboxing starting at age 9
2x Comp class options on Saturday
2x Women’s Only classes
Weekly Demo/Tricking and Leadership coaching classes

Click here for full info

Colour Belt Martial Arts grading coming up

Private Lesson Marathon

Refine your skills, work on your tips or just prep better for your upcoming Grading with these $25 for 20 mins sessions, 1 on 1 with a qualified Instructor.

SHARE THE LOVE – A shared session with another student brings the cost to $40 ($20 each).

Sessions available between the following dates:

– Mon 7th April to Sun 19th April

Black Belt Grading Test coming up

We send best wishes to Sharon, Vannie and Liana attempting 1st degree and to Kara, Elvis, Linda, Stuart and Jasmine attempting their 2nd degree Black Belt grading test coming up on Sunday April 19th.

These students have trained extremely hard for many years to get the privilege of attempting this grading.

Click to read more about their journey and the grading test

LATEST MEDIA ARTICLES & EVENTS

Recent Competition Results

Proud of our boys at the NSW State Jiujitsu Championships 2026

Well done to:

Jeremy C – Blue Belt adults division

Anthony B – Blue Belt adults division

Chris G – Blue Belt adults division

And also to Justin who competed in White Belt adults division and lost in the quarter finals. Great effort for his first ever comp.

Keen on joing our Comp Team?

Special Mothers Day Classes

A special class catered annually for all the Mums at GIANT!

All mothers were welcome to get on the mat with their kids and have some martial fun! Please share this free event to other mums with kids who you feel would benefit or just enjoy the great feel of the friendly GIANT family vibe!

When: All classes on both Monday 11th May and Tuesday 12th May, mothers can get on the mat with their children during their normal class time.

Click mumma Vita for more details and videos on previous Mothers Day class fun:

Anzac Day Public Holiday

We hope you enjoy and respect this national day of remembrance and commemoration. This solemn day remembers all Australians who have served and died in war and on operational service. The 25th marks the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps 1915 landing at Gallipoli, Turkey in World War I. We will be closed on Anzac Day!

Students of the Month

In February we recognise:

Mini Mites – Michael Bzishvili

Tiny Titans – Ava Macleod

Little Giants – Ophelia Harman

Goliaths – Javier Aththanaike

Teens HKD – Adam Al Cheikh Hussein

Teens Kickboxing – Sebastian Castro

Hapkido – Jennie Yu

Kickboxing – Max Kalpage-Cox

BJJ – Jeremy Castro

Women’s Only – Lucilla Castro

SLP – Tallulah Ng

Recent Kickboxing Grading Results

Adults Kickboxing

Teens Kickboxing

Recent BJJ and Women's Only Grading Results

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Women’s Only

School Programs & Services

Leadership Coaching

Enquire about the Leadership Program

Black Belt Training with Master Ryoo

Great session recently at Lidcombe Dojang

Demo Team Weekly Training

Looking to enhance your showmanship skills, check out our Demo Team

Sideline Parenting

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.

IMPORTANT Read more…

Can Martial Arts benefit academic success?

Forbes Magazine did a study of CEOs in Fortune 500 companies over 50 years and found that the top 5% of these CEOs had 3 consistent traits. They either had a background in; professional competitive sports, the military or martial arts. There is a direct correlation between the skills learnt in these areas that can be applied to all aspects of life.

Do you not think your child needs these attributes to succeed academically?

Brothers Pavle and Misha Cajic are classic examples….read more

How many calories do my martial arts classes burn?

Martial Arts has been proven to be a good way to burn calories and shred fat. This article will provide real evidence from three GIANT Martial Arts male adult students.

One student had monitored his classes for a 6 month period.

Knowing this information can help you plan your diet around your training or at the least make you feel good about what is actually happening to your body in your classes.

Enjoy the article:

Happy Birthday to:

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan born on the 7th April 1954, is a Hong Kong martial artist, actor, film director, producer, stuntman, and singer. He is well known for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons and innovative stunts a lot of which he performs himself. He is a Black Belt in Hapkido and trained in other Martial Arts styles such as Karate, Judo, Wushu Kung Fu Taekwondo and Jeet Kune Do.

Master Anthony

Anthony is a full time instructor at Giant Martial Arts. He began his Martial Art training with brother Giorgio in August 2004, joining Youngs Martial Arts in Homebush, Sydney under the guidance of Master Jaesung Shin

FEATURED GIANT CHANNEL SHORTS

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Kids Martial Arts
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Parents LOVE our Sydney kids martial arts program because it teaches not only self-defence, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.

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Adult Martial Arts
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Our Sydney adult martial arts program combines next-level fitness with next-level FUN; no more boring workouts! It's time to switch up your routine and get the results you've been looking for in an awesome community of like-minded people.

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Our Sydney Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are no joke! If you're ready to ramp up your fitness like never before, learn real-world self-defence skills and make new friends while you learn BJJ, this is the program for you!

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Women's Only Martial Arts
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Bexley women’s martial arts classes are designed to boost your fitness, confidence, and self-defence skills. You’ll learn effective techniques that work against larger, stronger opponents—all while enjoying a fun and supportive environment. Bring a friend and start training today!

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Weapon System
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Train with traditional and modern weapons to build precision, power, and confidence. Our weapon martial arts classes develop discipline, coordination, and advanced combat skills in a safe, guided environment.

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When we say we have the best birthday parties in Sydney, we mean it. Give your child the perfect party, while you enjoy a stress free day. Your child will thank you later, we guarantee it!

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