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Enjoy your August Newsletter
The last month of Winter approaches and we have lots on to keep you warm and in shape for Spring and Summer!
We had some impressive grading and competition results in July, scroll on to read all about it.
There are still spots available at our overseas Muay Thai trip coming up in January. If you are on the fence, just remember…”Failure can ache but passes quickly. Regret aches forever.”
Also…find out how a GIANT students dog ate his Kickboxing hand wraps!
In this edition:
- Muay Thailand Trip January 2027
- KB and BJJ Combat Sport testing coming up
- GIANT Demo Team performing at 3 local festivals
- Special Fathers Day classes coming up
- Kids Pizza Night Parents Night off
- Spring Timetable Update
- Martial Arts Hapkido Grading results
- Recent Competition Results
- This month's Birthdays
- Students of the Month
- Latest Media
- Key dates coming up
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Key Dates Coming Up
AUGUST 2026
- 3-8 Aug – Buddy Week
- 14-16 Aug – BJJ Grappling Nationals in Melbourne
- 22 Aug – Kids Pizza Night
SEPTEMBER 2026
- 5 Sep – Bayside Festival Demo
- 7 Sep – Fathers Day Special Event
- 8 Sep – Women’s Only Program Grading
- 9 Sep – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all age & Kids/Teens Kickboxing Grading
- 10 Sep – Adults Kickboxing Grading
- 12 Sep – BNFC Presentation Day Kingsgrove Festival
- 20 Sep – Lugarno Lions Festival
- 29 Sep – School Holiday Camp
SPRING TIMETABLE UPDATE
With respect to recent feedback and age-appropriate time slots, GIANT is gearing up for the following timetable set to take us through the Spring & Summer period for 2026/27.
This will come into effect Monday September 7th.
There are no changes to morning classes or weekends.
Monday to Friday afternoon classes have moved by approx 15-20 minutes respectively.
Note, we have an addition to the popular Kids & Teens Kickboxing/BJJ class on Tuesday at 6pm.
Should you have any major concerns with the times please talk to head coaches Giorgio & Anthony.
LATEST MEDIA ARTICLES & EVENTS
Martial Arts recent grading results
What an incredible grading week!
GIANT hosted 12 grading groups tested across both locations. Congrats to all who passed!
Click the images for full article:
My dog ate my handwraps...
We have a Kickboxing adult student who just joined last week and his hand wraps only lasted two days. 
He asked for new ones and was curiously asked, why another pair? 
He replied with…..my dog ate them 
….. and yes it is true…. 
….. and yes it is true…. 
2026 Winter Cup Jiu-Jitsu Absolute Champion - Anthony B
2026 NSW Kickboxing Champion - Amelie
Recent Grappling Comp Results
Great day at the NSW BJJ Federation Winter Cup for GIANT students Justin, Jeremy and Anthony B recently.
Justin lost his match in quarter final just missing out on placing. Great effort.
Jeremy and Anthony registered into 3 divisions of Gi, No-Gi and Absolute open weight.
Jeremy had a total of 6 matches coming home with 3x silver medals. Anthony had 7 matches coming home with 
The match of the day was GIANT vs GIANT with Jeremy facing Anthony in the absolute
final. 
A match made in heaven.
Recent Kickboxing Comp Results
Great day out at the NSW Titles amateur Kickboxing comp recently.
Well done to all GIANT students who competed including Max, Kristian, Youseff, Justin, Isabel and Amelie. All had touch matches and whilst some didn’t place there is always more to learn from a comp loss.
We congratulate Isabel on a brand new NSW State champion Amelie
brand new NSW State champion Amelie Special thanks to all who came down to support 
Want to learn Kickboxing for Kids, Teens and Adults?Suitable for beginners wanting fitness & confidence.
Keen on joing our Comp Team?
Pankration/MMA and Sparring Sessions in July
GIANT coaches enjoyed a Pankration/MMA workshop with coach Con from the Australian Pankration Federation. Worked through transitions of the fundamentals in a well structured Amateur MMA system.
Great addition of skills and knowledge to our GIANT Mixed Martial Arts systems for comp and self defence 
Looking forward to next one 
Great interclub sparring session at GIANT recently. Thanks to all who made it for a throw down.
30×2 min rounds over a total of 2 hours in the gloves 
Excited for the next one!
Students of the Month
In July we recognise:
Tiny Titans – Julian El-Hamwy
Little Giants – Brooklyn Ng
Goliaths – Ophelia Harman
Teens HKD – Nicholas Nema
Teens Kickboxing – Sebastian Castro
Hapkido – Justin Stojanovski
Kickboxing – Kristian Scali
BJJ – Justin Stojanovski
Kids BJJ – Badr Menzel
Kids KB – Ophelia Harman
SLP – Orlando Yatras
University Martial Arts Program
Our University Martial Arts classes are a great way to build students’ confidence, discipline, and physical fitness.
The classes introduce fundamental martial arts techniques and principles, helping students develop coordination, focus, and respect. We also emphasize the mental benefits of martial arts training, including stress relief, goal-setting, and self-control, which provides students a sense of achievement and empowerment.
Interested in a corporate martial arts workshop? Want to learn about school programs:
Keeping Kids Motivated
One of the biggest challenges parents face when it comes to their kid’s training is what to do when their kids don’t want to attend class. This article has been written to help you as parents with this issue.
Feel free to share this with other parents as this issue is not only for Martial Arts, but all activities that kids do! These 5 tips will help build a little perseverance into your child so there is no room for that “Quit muscle” to develop.
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.
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:
Happy Birthday Theo
Little Giant Theo enjoyed an awesome GIANT Birthday Party recently.
Click this link for some awesome photos of the event.
Keen on us hosting your kids birthday party?
Do you remember your first Martial Arts class?
Giorgio and Anthony stepped into their first Martial Arts class as brothers together years ago on Tuesday, 24th August 2004.
Can you spot Master Ryoo, Anthony & Giorgio in the photos in the article?
Have your birthday party @ GIANT in 2026!
Why choose GIANT for your party?
- We do all the work so parents can sit back, relax and enjoy the party!
- We look after the children, keeping them busy with games, lessons and fun!
- We do all the cleaning for you!
- You only need to provide the food, drinks, cake and party bags!
We will provide:
- The party trainers and organisers.
- Tables, chairs, cups, plates and napkins.
- Invitations.
- Introduction to the etiquette of Martial Arts – how we show respect to ourselves and others.
- High energy lessons and games.
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About our programs
Preschool Martial Arts
in Sydney
Discover why parents love our preschool martial arts program in Sydney. It's the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, character enrichment, and it gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.
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Kids Martial Arts
in Sydney
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.
Teen Martial Arts
in Sydney
Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self-defence, our Sydney teen martial arts program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and bettering themselves.
Adult Martial Arts
in Sydney
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.
Teen Kickboxing
in Sydney
It's time to shake things up and change your work out. No other fitness program in Sydney can generate the results that our Fitness Kickboxing classes can. Are you ready to for a change?
Adult Kickboxing
in Sydney
NO other fitness program in Sydney can generate results like our Fitness Kickboxing classes can. If you want to ramp up your workout, melt stress away and have TONS of fun, this class is definitely for you!
Teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Sydney
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Sydney will transform your physique while crushing your fitness goals, all while you learn useful and practical self-defence skills.
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Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Sydney
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
in Sydney
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
in Sydney
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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