Welcome

Hi, I'm Jonathon Hourigan, founder and Chief Instructor of DefenceFit. Together with my wife Alyson, we have customised our martial arts programs to suit the individual needs of our different aged students. We are now the specialists for age-specific classes on the Gold Coast.

DefenceFit evolved from my frustrations with teaching traditional style martial arts over the past 28 years. My understanding of the changes needed came from some of the world’s leading martial arts schools.

Most students join a martial arts school wanting self defence and fitness. My experience showed that traditional martial arts failed in both of these areas. Many of the classical moves fail to teach students practical self defence techniques - so our curriculum came about.

We have now developed a practical, dynamic interpretation of martial arts. Our students still learn many of the traditional techniques used in taekwondo but along with practical, modern interpretations for self defence and fitness.

DefenceFit teaches martial arts for today

• Customised class content and teaching style suits the needs of each age group.

• Age-specific training enables students to learn in a manner that is most appropriate for them.

• Small class sizes and separate classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels accelerates learning.

• Instructors are inspiring and interested in each student's development.

• Training centre is purpose-built with safety flooring and specialty equipment for each program.

• Training goes beyond black belt to even higher levels.

Our Goals

* To give people a great fitness alternative with the added benefits of personal growth through the traditions of the martial arts.

* For students to learn simple, easy & effective self defence.

* To provide a safe, caring and highly motivating learning environment.