Southern Cross Martial Arts

Southern Cross Martial Arts

Southern Cross Martial Arts is a progressive, traditional martial art with age specific classes in locations thru out the Gold Coast.
Our Children's programs aim initially develop the concentration and physical skills required to boost confidence and have them walking tall into their teen years. Our curriculum takes into account the various leaning styles of children from 5 to 8 years and from 8 to 12 years. With this knowledge we have formulated a curriculum that will keep the children moving forward with enthusiasm for a number of years. All the time learning how to create good healthy habits and practical ways to defend themselves in the more common playground situations that often arise.
Our teen classes are a blend of sport, fitness and art that keeps them enthusiastic about exercising and socializing in a group of like minded peers. We consider it important to place focus on development of exercise technique to set up our teens for a lifetime of strength, skill and knowledge of the basics in regards to exercise science and bio mechanics. At the same time we aim to help them out not only with the physical necessities of self defence , but verbal boundary setting techniques as well as the legal and ethical implications when it comes to using any type force against others. There are opportunities to compete in a variety of combat sports as the student progresses if they choose. There are also opportunities for leadership training and school based trainee-ships for longer term members. ...read more