Students and enthusiasts of martial arts have many reasons for their interest in the martial arts. Some are drawn to the physical fitness and weight-loss aspects of training. Others seek to add discipline and self control to their lives, while still others are concerned about safety and self-defense. Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, Malvern Health and Fitness offers a number of programs that will fit your developmental needs and your busy schedule as well. Our Programs & Classes COMBAT FITNESS NEW!! Is a new training class designed to take you to your next level of fitness. Whether you're starting out or working out regularly. You will learn practical ways of striking, without the use of gloves, while burning calories by combining total body conditioning exercises with cardio training. COMBAT FITNESS provides you with the ultimate workout. Not only will you notice improvements in physical strength and stamina, you will also build your confidence and mental strength, What a way to start your day!! Super Circuit Class - The aim of circuit training is a progressive development of the muscular and respiratory systems. Circuit classes are a mix of boxing and kickboxing training as well as weight, resistance and cardio based excercises. During this type of training participants are treated as individuals and not a mass, allowing each participant to push themselves to their own limits. A great class to improve all round physical fitness. Fitness Boxing & Fitness Kickboxing Fitness Kickboxing is a fitness based martial arts class designed to instill the fundamentals of Thai Boxing and pad holding technique without Sparring. If you are interested in getting fit and learning authentic Thai Boxing techniques without the bruises, this could be the class for you. It is catered for both men and women and is one of the major attractions of Malvern Health & Fitness. Female Fitness Female Fitness Kickboxing is an exciting non-contact style of kickboxing designed for women. This class is designed to burn calories, give you the fundamentals of Kickboxing, as well as improved fitness, confidence, balance and flexibility. Suitable for complete beginners, Female Fitness Kickboxing also incorporates the latest in body sculpting and fat burning workouts. Unwind from your busy day and let off steam on focus pads, kick shields and boxing bags in this fun and fitness session. Muay Thai Kickboxing Muay Thai Kickboxing is an awesome workout in its own right; our Muay Thai classes include semi-contact sparring and extensive combat related drills. We have classes to cater from beginners to advance as well as professional fighters (including privates). Malvern Health & Fitness' resident Thai Trainer and expert pad-holder. Kru Ting, instructs in traditional Thai boxing elements such as the Wai Kru, a traditional ceremony performed prior to competition. Kru Ting is a former stadium champion of Thailand with over 100 fights to his name. He coaches professional fighters who have fought both locally and internationally. If you are interested in learning real Thai Boxing from world champions and world class trainers contact us today. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Gi and no Gi) BJJ is a system of fighting/self defence that uses technique over strength and physical attributes to defeat your opponent. A skilled Jiu Jitsu player will utilise a variety of throws and takedowns to get their opponent to the ground, where they can use an arsenal of chokes and joint locks to win a fight. Here at MHF our BJJ team is part of the jui jitsu juggernaut Checkmat. Checkmat is one of the best BJJ competitions in the world today. Mixed Martial Arts Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the fastest growing sport in the world. Malvern Health and Fitness is the Headquarters of the Tactical Mixed Martial Arts Association, an international training and certification body for MMA students and instructors. As such we cater for the complete beginner and provide training and certification right through to professional MMA trainers. Essentially MMA is a style which combines submission grappling and Stand Up Fighting, and is commonly seen in sports such as the UFC, WEC and Strikeforce. Many of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students and Muay Thai students practice MMA to further increase their skills. At Malvern Health and Fitness we also offer a special discounted youth membership for both Kids and our Teenage MMA classes. Judo The main objective of Judo is to throw your opponet, This is acheived through precise execution of various gripping,control and movements using your opponents weight, momentum and throwing techniques utilizing physical strength.Judo is also a defensive art where you leart to protect yourself from being thrown and learn how to throw without harming your opponet. Kids Martial Arts Karate for kids is a fantastic introduction to self discipline for children aged 5-10. Including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the curriculum is designed to instill fundamental self defence techniques as well as the ABC's of success; Attitude, Behaviour and Character and Enjoyment. Children also benefit from increased self confidence, coordination, balance and control. Our after school martial arts program focuses on self-defence and how to improve relationships with teachers and classmates. When children practice the martial arts they come away with a lifetime's worth of success skills. Teen Mixed Martial Arts Mixed Martial Arts for Teenagers is one of many programs offered at Malvern Health and Fitness. This exciting class covers reality based self defence, sport mixed martial arts as well as character building discipline, fitness and self confidence. Call us at 03 9822 7951 to get more information about this and other programs we offer. Call us at 03 9822 7951 to get more information about this and other programs we offer. Kung Fu Kung Fu is a traditional martial art which focuses on practical self-defence and a holistic approach to health and fitness. The specific style of Kung Fu taught is Po Kek, its origins stemming from Chu Lai Fut, Thai Chi and Ba Goi. Dr Peter Lewis is the senior instructor (Sifu) with training in martial arts for over 30 Years. While tradition has its priceless root values, Dr Peter Lewis and his assistant instructors take a holistic approach towards martial arts which means self defence techniques from other martial art styles have also been incorporated. As a result the style has become even more effective, practical and diverse. Fitness Self Defense Fitness Self Defense involves learning to defend oneself and well-being from physical harm. This training involves unarmed combat with a focus on fitness and is catered specifically for beginners. Fitness Self Defense helps you immensely in handling confrontations while being able to take charge of a situation in a calm manner. Your intuition, combined with your training will assist you in getting control of a difficult situation. This class builds a strong foundation of the basics required for any style of martial arts. The style of training is derived from Kung-Fu, Kickboxng and Mixed Martial Arts. This class is the ABC of martial arts and is an easy transition to further training in any style of Self Defense. Fitness Self Defense has been designed for people who are just beginning martial arts or are unsure which style would suit their needs. This gives you a broader idea of what each style entails and gives you an opportunity to then select the style that suits you. Personal Training Personal Training is one of many programs offered at Malvern Health and Fitness. Call us today to get more information about our specialized trainers and other programs we offer. |