Academy of Combat: Christchurch Martial Arts

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Welcome to the Academy of Combat Mixed Martial Arts, Christchurch's most comprehensive and up-to-date martial arts school, where we are dedicated to helping you

Gain Awesome Confidence, Great Fitness and Practical Self Defence Skills in a Safe and Fun Environment!*

The Academy has been serving the Christchurch and New Zealand martial arts community for over 20 years with cutting edge martial arts training, encompassing the full martial arts spectrum with karate, Kickboxing, grappling and mixed martial arts.

At the Academy we train you in the most up to date martial arts systems, that cover
virtually every self defence situation, including Muay Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Freestyle Karate, Philipino Stick Fighting, Japanese Sword, Jo Stick and a Reality - Scenario Based Self Defence System. Have a look at our Gallery section for more videos of the programs available at the Academy and be sure to visit my blog

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Thai Kick Boxing

Modern Thai boxing is a martial art and method of self-defense that uses fists, elbows, knees and legs to strike with. In addition clinching and throwing of the opponent is utilised. All Muay Thai Training at the academy is taught by qualified and experienced Muay Thai trainers.
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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a rapidly growing, combat oriented style of grappling where the object is to apply a joint lock or choke, forcing the opponent into submission.The Academy is the only authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school, in the Canterbury area owned by, and in which the students are trained by, an accredited Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt.
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Weaponry Combat

Weaponry Combat is a multi disciplined system incorporating several weapons styles and empty handed techniques. The major weapons taught are: Filipino stick and knife, Japanese sword and Jo.
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Ladies Thai Boxing

The Academy offers Muay Thai classes especially for women in a friendly and secure atmosphere that will inspire their self-confidence, help them keep fit and give them the security that they can protect themselves.
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The Kidz Martial Arts program teaches practical and interesting techniques from a wide variety of martial arts including Thai Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Karate and Philipino stick fighting.
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N.A.S.T.I.- Self Defence

Our Reality Based Self Defence System trains you to master your fears when facing the real threat of an attacker or mugger and respond, if necessary, with a fierce, powerful and focused attack.
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Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed Martial Arts is a realistic, total fighting concept incorporating all aspects of striking and grappling both standing and on the ground. Training includes Muay Thai training, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and wrestling trained by some of the top MMA practitioners in NZ. Learn for self defense, fitness, strength and competition.

As a student your safety and enjoyment of learning are of premium importance to us whether you are child, teenage student, busy mum or stressed out businessman you will learn in a positive, encouraging atmosphere, where you will make great new friends and develop a Black Belt mind-set to realize your life's full potential!

* Guaranteed or your money back

So start the Black Belt journey today

 

 
 
Brad Riddell & Cam Steer Win At Sports Fight Night 2

The fighters from the Academy had another great night over the weekend with Brad Riddell winning his Thai boxing bout and Cam Steer winning his MMA fight. Cam won by rear naked choke in the first round and Brad delivered an extremely impressive knock out. Phil Loney also had a very good Thai boxing match, impressing the crowd with some spectacular throws, but conceded a very close decision. Keep an eye on our Gallery page for videos that will appear very soon.
 
N.A.S.T.I.- Defence Course

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Free N.A.S.T.I Defence Course DVD*

Email your name and postal address to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive a free DVD introducing you to our highly successful N.A.S.T.I.- Defence Course.

*Offer available in the Christchurch area only.

Check out the details of the latest N.A.S.T.I.- Defence Course below:

 

We'll be running our next N.A.S.T.I.- Defence Course for 2010 on Sunday, March 14th, 10am till 4pm. This is the ultimate in self defence that works, by introducing you to the fear response and teaching you to master it, so that you gain greater empowerment in all areas of your life and have the best chance of survival when faced with the frightening prospect of being attacked for real.

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self defense academy, self defense fighting, learn self defenseGeoff underwent an intensive training course in Australia with Bill Kipp the founder of the F.A.S.T.- reality based self-defence system together with John Will and members of the Australian Special Forces. Check out the clips from the course on our N.A.S.T.I.- Self Defence page. This training culminated in Geoff becoming the first and only certified Bullet Man in New Zealand, allowing him to make this cutting edge self defence technology available to everyone who wants to get control back in their lives.

Annabelle Latz from the Christchurch Star newspaper visited The Academy of Combat and experienced first hand the adrenal rear response that debilitates most of us when presented with a threat to our safety and learned how, through the cutting edge self defence technology of Adrenal Stress Conditioning you can overcome this and defend yourself. Read about it here.

Course numbers are limited so be sure to secure your position today! For further details click here.

Be sure and have a look at the video clip of some of the action from our first course on the N.A.S.T.I.- Self Defence gallery page and check out our Events page for footage of our more recent courses.

 
 

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Testimonials

...The whole point of this is to say that without you guys I never could have done any of this and  my life would definitely not have been as rewarding as it has been.

Win or lose MMA/BJJ has taught  me to aim high, never give up and that every problem has a solution and for that I'm forever  grateful.

-Bennet Jarvis (see Bennet's Past Fighter profile here)


Fantastic trainers, relaxed atmosphere, something to look forward to every week.

-Shannon Christie

A hidden treasure in the heart of Christchurch. It would be difficult to find a more motivating  environment. Thanks to Chief, Jason, Scott and crew.

-David Williams


...The staff's attitude, dedication and encouragement have been invaluable to my development. It has  been a great opportunity to make new friends and connections and is truly an incredible place...

-Valerie Tan


Excellent guidance and encouragement from top staff who teach excellent skills and empower  confidence. Accessible to diverse cultures and age groups.

-Koei Cinsley


...Thank you Chief and Leonie for devoting so much of your time to us all. It is an experience that  will never be forgotten.

-Shell Brady


Everyone should know how to defend themselves. You will definitely learn these abilities at the  Academy of Combat. Don't hesitate start today, you will not regret it when the situation arises when  you have to defend/protect yourself.

-Stephen Baker


...I would recommend this course (N.A.S.T.I Self Defence) to everyone, male, female and child alike,  as it covers a range of scenarios on multiple levels.

I found it to be invaluable towards my  attitude to the way I live and go about my life; where once I froze in the face of fear, I now don't  give it the time of day.

-Jen

Academy of Combat: Christchurch Martial Arts