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Enjoy your October Newsletter
We had a great month of spring festival demo success as well as many students levelling up in the combat sport grading tests.
Now we wish all high school and uni students good luck in their upcoming exams as GIANT martial arts students prepare for their term 3 gradings coming up.
We wish all the best of luck and we kick off your October newsletter with an article on the benefits of martial arts on academic success
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Key Dates Coming Up
OCTOBER 2026
- 1 Oct – School Holiday Camp
- 5 Oct – Labour Day Public Holiday
- 6 Oct – School Holiday Camp
- 8 Oct – School Holiday Camp
- 11 Oct – Black Belt Training at MACI Lidcombe
- 17-18 Oct – BJJ Grappling Pan Pacific Championships
- 19-24 Oct – Martial Arts Grading week
- 25 Oct – Black Belt Grading Day
- 26-31 Oct – Buddy Week
- 30 Oct – Friday Fright Night Halloween Classes TBC
NOVEMBER 2026
- 14 Nov – Interclub Sparring Day
- 20-22 Nov – Outdoor Camp Jervis Bay
- 24 Nov – Women’s SD workshop
- 28 Nov – MACI Black Belt Dinner
- 29 Nov – Coaching & Leadership Day Out TBC
LATEST MEDIA ARTICLES & EVENTS
Latest Comp Results
What a day at the NSW BJJ Feederation Spring Cup.
Well done to GIANT Students:
Christopher Gregoriou on 
and
andAnthony Baladi on 
Both competed in Gi, No-Gi and Absolute, narrowly missing the opportunity to verse each other in the absolute final.
Thanks to all who came down to support!
We are at a great point in time with 3x grappling blue belt GIANTS in the top 5 rankings in NSW state! Not bad for an independent Brazilian Jiu-jitsu team.
Lineage
Lineage!
Legitimacy in any style of Martial Arts isn’t just about the colour around your waist.
It’s about the journey that put it there. Lucky you may be with a coach that has maintained a standard with integrity.
Know your lineage.
Respect your lineage.
Protect your lineage.
Your belt tells people your experience…
Your lineage tells them where you came from…
Recent Kickboxing Comp Results
A great day of winning and learning at the Ausgrappling Federation amatuer Kickboxing Nationals.
Well done to Justin who lost his match due to ref stoppage for a bleeding nose, still had more left in the tank however safety is of utmost importance. Showed courage and bravery jumping in against a heavier and taller opponent.
Also great effort to Abraham who lost narrowly in the final taking home a . Abe is showing incredible potential as a kickboxer.
. Abe is showing incredible potential as a kickboxer.We thank all who came to support including coach Alex from IFA. Back to the mats this week to fill the gaps and improve
Try Kickboxing at GIANT Bexley and Belmore for fitness or competition 
Suitable for beginners wanting fitness & confidence.
Keen on joing our Comp Team?
2026 Winter Cup Jiu-Jitsu Absolute Champion - Anthony B
2026 NSW Kickboxing Champion - Amelie
Combat Sport Testing results
Well done to all GIANT students who tested in their combat sport gradings recently.
Let’s now aim for the last term of the year and the huge end of year grading in December.
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Pankration/MMA Training
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 September we recognise:
Tiny Titans – Raphael Tully
Little Giants – Zoe Covert
Goliaths – Zain El-Kheir
Teens HKD – Fernando Castro
Teens Kickboxing – Isaac King
Hapkido – Isabel Venturino
Kickboxing – Emily Frangeskos
BJJ – Vasco Stripparo
Kids BJJ – Qiunlan Pham
Kids KB – Haydah Fahs
SLP – Zaynab Fahs
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:
Managing Injury
Good things come at a price. With sports and martial arts that price can be an injury.
Some people are a little more prone to injury than others, however that doesnt mean one can’t enjoy martial arts. You just need to know how to manage any injury if and when it happens!
Want to learn how athletes recover so quickly???
It starts with your attitude…Dont get bitter, get better!
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 to BJJ coach Anthony Perosh on October 5th.
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 (BJJ) Black Belt.
Anthony Perosh coaches GIANT Instructors Giorgio & Anthony Repice in BJJ, Muay Thai Kickboxing and MMA.
Happy Birthday to Weapons Coach, Ray Floro born on October 6th.
Ray has been the weapons coach to GIANT Instructors Giorgio & Anthony Repice for a few years now. 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.
Happy Birthday to Hapkido 4th Degree Black Belt, Master Simon Rhee born on October 28th 1957.
Most known for playing the patch “Dae Han” in the movie “Best of the Best” where he fights his brother Phillip Rhee. Master Rhee is a prominent martial artist, teacher and actor.
He has worked with some of the best Hollywood actors, musicians and directors such as Jackie Chan, Clint Eastwood, Ben Stiller, Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna, Ang Lee, Brett Ratner, Christopher Nolan, Anthony Hopkins, John Woo, and Tom Cruise.
Have your birthday party @ GIANT!
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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GIANT CHANNEL FEATURES & MEMORIES
About our programs
Preschool Martial Arts
in Sydney
The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having TONS of fun! Our preschool martial arts program in Sydney gives your little one the tools they need to prepare for school and life.
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Kids Martial Arts
in Sydney
Our kids martial arts program in Sydney gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self-defence, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!
Teen Martial Arts
in Sydney
The ultimate tech alternative that gets teens active, engaged, and it helps them feel confident too. Help your teen make friends and get off their screens with our teen martial arts classes in Sydney!
Adult Martial Arts
in Sydney
Great friends, great fun! Crush your fitness goals with our adult martial arts classes in Sydney. Learn self-defence skills and martial arts together while having a ton of fun. No more boring workouts!
Kids Kickboxing
in Sydney
Our Kids Kickboxing classes in Sydney are the perfect way for children to stay active while learning discipline, coordination, and confidence. Through exciting drills and age-appropriate techniques, kids develop strength, focus, and respect in a safe, supportive environment.
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Teen Kickboxing
in Sydney
If you want a challenging and focused workout with fun instead of the usual gym routine, or to improve your striking skills, then Muay Thai Kickboxing gives you fast results with high cardio benefits that help tone the body.
Adult Kickboxing
in Sydney
It's time to LEVEL UP your workout! Your fitness game will never be the same. Get ready to burn up to 1000 calories in as little as 60 minutes (yes, seriously!) with our Muay Thai Kickboxing classes in Sydney!
Kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Sydney
Grappling skills build real-world self-defense. Fun group games & activities build positive social skills. Practicing & training to advance in belts builds focus, drive, and discipline. These Sydney kids Jiu-Jitsu classes won't just get your child fit & strong - they'll grow tools for success in life.
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Teen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Sydney
The GIANT Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) classes will help students complete their skills in grappling and submissions, both standing and on the ground.
Our Teen BJJ classes in Sydney will create confidence in close combat situations, transform your physique while crushing your grappling fitness goals, all while you learn useful and practical skills.
If you wish to compete, our coaches have produced state and national level champions.
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Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
in Sydney
Perfect for a mix of self-defence and real-world applications, BJJ in Sydney is a must if you're looking for serious martial arts.
The techniques you learn will lead to an improved understanding of taking an opponent to the ground with a series of positioning, pins, escapes, sweeps and submissions via joint locks and chokes applied in order to gain physical advantage in ground fighting situations.
If you wish to compete, our coaches have produced state and national level champions.
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Teen & Adult Taekwondo
in Sydney
A high-energy Taekwondo program for teens and adults of all levels. The GIANT Taekwondo system is not designed for patterns and board breaking. It is an effective kicking combat system with the purpose of improving the timing, distance and placement of your kicks for sparring and self-defence.
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Weapon Systems
in Sydney
Train with traditional and modern weapons to build precision, power, and confidence. Our weapon martial arts classes develop discipline, coordination, and the GIANT point of difference is you get to spar with a range of weapons in a safe, guided environment.
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Birthday Parties
in Sydney
Stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Birthday parties should be fun, not a ton of work! Enjoy watching your kids have fun!