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Martial Arts programs for children and adults

Designed to build confidence our Martial Arts programs are open to everyone.

Macquarie University Sport and Aquatic Centre offers both children's and adult Martial Arts programs open to children, university students, community members, and practitioners of all levels.

Beginners can learn the basics in a safe, friendly and constructive environment, while experienced students have the opportunity to continue their training and improve their skills with some of the most experienced instructors in Australia.

Our disciplines

  • Brazilian jiu-jitsu (Adults)
  • Boxing (Adults)
  • Muay Thai kickboxing (Adults)
  • Taekwondo (Children)

A martial art and combat sport system with an emphasis on ground fighting techniques that focus on position, control and submissions such as chokes, arm locks and leg locks.

Boxing is a contest of strength, speed, reflexes and endurance. In this high-intensity program, you will learn techniques that focus on partner work and sparring. Learn in a fun and collaborative environment.

Muay Thai is a combat sport that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. This discipline is known as the 'art of eight limbs', as it is characterised by the combined use of fists, elbows, knees and shins.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art characterised by its emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping and spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques. Offering beginner and intermediate/advanced courses to ensure participants get the best outcomes out of each training sessions.

Our facilities

Our dedicated Martial Arts space offers floor room and equipment, including:

  • wall-mounted pull-up bar
  • wall-mounted punching bag
  • wall-mounted uppercut unit
  • wall-mounted straight punch wall pad
  • cotton inners (which can be purchased at the centre).

Note: for hygiene reasons we ask that trial-members bring or purchase their own cotton inner gloves if you require the use of the centre’s boxing gloves. Upon joining the program, we recommend buying your own pair of gloves for personal use.

  • Classes are for children ages five to 16 years.
  • Weekly beginner and intermediate classes (school terms not inclusive) allow for continuous progression.
  • Newcomers can join at any time.
  • All children's martial arts classes must be booked at the front desk of the Centre.
  • We accept Active Kids Vouchers. To activate please submit your completed voucher details to macsport@mq.edu.au

Timetable

Program

Day

Time

Beginner

Monday

3.45pm – 4.45pm

Intermediate

Monday

4.45pm – 5.45pm

  • Classes are for ages 16 years and older.
  • You must hold a membership for the disciplines you wish to attend.
  • Memberships can be purchased online or at the front desk of the Centre.
  • Newcomers can join at any time.

Timetable

Program

Days

Time

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Monday and Wednesday

6.30pm – 7.30pm

Boxing

Tuesday and Thursday

7.00pm – 8.00pm

Muay Thai kickboxing

Monday and Wednesday

7.30pm – 8.30pm

Boxing - Bayan Yazdani

Personal career: 

I’m currently the 2023 NSW state champion and I’ve had 30 fights experience. Will be turning professional in 2024. Achievements include

  • 2019 NSW State champion
  • 2019 King Of The Ring champion
  • 2019 PCYC State Champion
  • 2022 Commonwealth Games State Trials silver medallist
  • 2022 National Golden Gloves champion
  • 2023 NSW state champion

I have been running my coaching business for 4 years now.

I’m a fully qualified boxing coach and a fully qualified Nutritionist. I teach people for all kinds of goals to do boxing, whether it be for fitness, to lose weight, for general health and wellbeing and confidence or just to learn the sport and the techniques.

What to expect in one of my classes:

What you can find my attending one of my classes is the high level and care and attention I provide for every single member to ensure everyone feels safe and comfortable in a very welcoming environment to have a fun and highly enthusiastic workout with great class members of all types of levels from beginner to advanced.