Kando Martial Arts Highett

Surprise! No grading pictures! Just these guys holding everything hostage! Just kidding. They will be incoming later. This is just your standard sempai place holder. ;)

More to come later!

In a galaxy dojo far far away.... haha ☺️ foam swords establishing control, coordination, and focus in one for our pre-martial arts classes.

I’m excited and very pleased to announce that Hock Hochheimwill be coming to Kando Highett in mid-February 2027.

This is one I am looking forward to.

Hock Hochheim brings decades of experience across military and law enforcement, martial arts, combatives, investigation and personal protection — but what particularly stands out is his relentless approach to research, testing and practical application.

His insight, knowledge, capability and standards have been pressure-tested over decades. His approach draws from experience, research, history, psychology and the realities of violence — taking what is useful, testing it, and continually refining it.

No mythology.
No magic.
No “this works because my instructor said so.”

Just a serious examination of what works, why it works, how it can fail, and how we can train it realistically.

We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Hock’s experience and calibre coming to Kando Highett, and those interested!

More details will be released soon.

This is going to be a good one.

Link across members pages, and external see below. All welcome (read caption)
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(FROM Paul Veldman - Conflict Ready head and owner of Kando Martial Arts):

Most of us think about home security in terms of locks, alarms and cameras. But what happens if someone is determined to get in, or they're already inside?

On Sunday 25 October, alongside Justin Qubrosi, I'm running a practical three-hour Home Safety Workshop.

This isn't about becoming paranoid, turning your home into a fortress or preparing to fight an intruder. It's about understanding your environment, recognising vulnerabilities, making sensible improvements and having a plan if something does go wrong.

During my 17 years with Victoria Police, one of my roles was as a Forced Building Entry Instructor, and I was involved in dozens of operational building entries. A significant part of that work happened before anyone went through a door - assessing properties, approaches, access and entry points, likely obstacles, risks and contingencies.

In this workshop, we'll turn some of that thinking around and look at your home from the other side of the equation.

We'll work through:

✅ Deter & Detect - environmental awareness and making your home a harder target

✅ Delay & Deny - layered security, buying time and having somewhere safe to move

✅ Defend - what to consider when avoidance and escape are no longer available

✅ Welfare & Recovery - looking after people and dealing with what happens afterwards

You'll also complete a practical Home Safety Recce, work through realistic scenarios and start developing a personalised safety plan for your own home and family.

Sunday 25 October | 2–5pm
Kando Martial Arts Rowville

Early Bird / Kando member (or family members): $95 single | $145 couple

Regular: $125 single | $175 couple

Places will be limited. To use the link below to lock in your place 👇

https://tinyurl.com/52h786sp

🔥 Please share this post or tag a friend if you think you know anyone who would be interested. 🔥

One of my favourite pictures. Mind right, purpose right, intensity right. Let's gooooOOO

Few years ago for that young man :)

I stole this meme, but it is true. Every groan is a sign of approval to do more of thing you don't want to do ;)

Gradings are among us once more. Those invited are finalising the last steps! More details on closed group pages soon. :)

Arm drags are one of the most versatile and high-percentage skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Whether you're looking to improve your takedowns, create angles, take the back, or sharpen your transitions, this seminar will give you practical concepts you can apply immediately.

Join us for a special two-hour seminar with Trent "Bear" Rice, one of Australia's most respected Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructors.

📅 Wednesday, 9th September
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Kando Martial Arts Highett
💲 $60 per person (QR code: https://form.jotform.com/highett/BearCaveSeminar)

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About Trent "Bear" Rice
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Trent "Bear" Rice is a multidisciplinary martial artist, holding six black belts and senior ranks across Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Kendo, Iaido, Filipino Escrima, Okinawan Kobudo, and Jissen Budo International.

Bear began his BJJ journey under his Karate instructor, Sensei Glenn Sandford, before being introduced to Australian BJJ pioneer John Will, with whom he has trained for over 20 years.

He has competed and medalled at State and National level throughout every coloured belt division, culminating in Gold in the Black Belt Open Weight Division at both the Arnold BJJ Classic and the Will-Machado Asia Pacific Championships (The Gathering).

While those achievements are impressive, they aren't what define Bear.

He is widely respected for his ability to teach—breaking complex techniques into simple, practical details that students of all levels can understand and immediately apply.

As Bear says:

"No knowledge is truly your own until you can give it away."

Whether you're a white belt or a seasoned competitor, you'll leave with new details, concepts, and a deeper understanding of one of BJJ's most effective positional tools.

🥋 Open to all affiliations and experience levels.

Places are limited, so secure your spot early!

Action Is The Antidote To Fear!