James Sheedy Personal Defence Studio

WSDC - CLASS OF 2026
After 3 weeks of training, these ladies got to do this yesterday for 90mins. Testing the skills they learnt on their attackers. They trained for 8 sessions within their class group with each other, not knowing that the last session would be against men they didn't know. To have the confidence in a situation as intimidating and real as we can make it, showed the character and strength that is their true spirit, and to do that in 3 weeks, an incredible sense of satisfaction and accomplishment for them. Well done class of 2026.
📸 credit - very grateful to Daniel Barden

SENSEI BENNY URQUIDEZ INDUCTION - AMAHOF 🌟
As the Director of the Benny "The Jet" Australian Seminar Tour, it gives me great pleasure to announce that Sensei Benny Urquidez will be inducted in the Australasian Martial Arts Hall Of Fame (AMAHOF) and the World Karate Union Hall Of Fame (WKUHOF) on Saturday the 15th of AUGUST 2026 in Melbourne for his contribution to the Australian Martial Arts community. Congratulations to Sensei Benny and thank you AMAHOF for this prestigious recognition. For those who wish to Join Sensei Benny in celebrating in Melbourne, go to the AMAHOF website for all details.
https://amahof.asn.au/

James Sheedy

POWER HOUSE WEDNESDAY
It was a massive session this morning for our 9am. No quarter given, no excuses made, and it was hard and testing. It was a simple theme "What are you going to do about it".... And welcome back Brodie! 🌟

2026 AUSTRALIAN SEMINAR TOUR
It’s an absolute privilege and honour for our Dojo to be the host again for the Australian and now New Zealand Benny Urquidez Seminar Tour, our biggest yet. Now in its 16th year, its become an event for the Australian martial arts community to enjoy and look forward to every October and is recognised internationally. Sensei Benny has shaped and influenced the way we train, and contributed to a deeper and more meaningful, and profound way, the values of our training for my blackbelts and students. Our Dojo is looking forward to October. James Sheedy

NEW MEMBERS
We have had a lot of Teens join our Dojo lately. Here are 4 of them. Addi, CJ, Tyler and Cash. What has surprised me is there dedication and respect towards their training and how well mannered and respectful they are towards everyone in our dojo. They are becoming the perfect fit. We are looking forward to seeing what they become. James Sheedy

FIGHT DAY AT REFLEX MARTIAL ARTS
Fantastic event today hosted bt REFLEX Martial Arts in Wollongong. Congratulations to Oscar and Oliver. They did our Dojo proud.