Train with purpose, develop real skill and build the confidence to use it.
At Mettle Academy, you’ll find a safe, structured and accessible approach to martial arts that helps you build confidence, gain practical capability and rediscover the joy of movement.
Striking
Develop a complete stand‑up skill set, from footwork and mobility through body mechanics, structure, timing and strategy.
Grappling
Learn practical grappling skills, from clinch control and takedowns through positional dominance, escapes, submissions and pressure management.
Weaponry
Build functional weapon skills, from single and double stick through blade concepts, flow, timing, coordination and empty‑hand translation.
Help your child grow through structured martial arts training that builds confidence, coordination, focus, resilience and positive movement habits.
The Way of the Intercepting Fist
JEET KUNE DO
A principle‑driven approach to martial arts founded by Bruce Lee, focused on efficiency, directness and adaptability. Rather than a fixed style, it emphasises strong fundamentals, functional striking, fluid transitions between ranges and the freedom to use what works for the individual.
Thai Boxing Association of South Australia (Adelaide Hills Branch)
MUAY THAI
A highly effective combat sport utilising punches, kicks, elbows, knees, and the 'clinch' to prevail over an opponent. Our Muay Thai classes are safe, fun and energetic, providing students with an awesome all-body workout and a thorough self defence education.
Filipino Martial Arts
KALI / ESKRIMA
Practical, adaptable combat systems known for their weapons‑based foundations and complimentary empty‑hand applications. Training develops coordination, timing, awareness and precision through stick, staff and blade concepts and their translations into striking and grappling, creating a versatile skill set that moves seamlessly across ranges.
Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association
NO-GI GRAPPLING
Develop practical submission‑grappling skills drawn from Jean Jacques Machado BJJ, Erik Paulson’s CSW and Larry Hartsell’s JKD, along with elements of Dumog, Hapkido, Shooto and related systems. Training covers clinch work, takedowns, positional control, escapes and submissions, building a functional No-Gi grappling game.
You don’t need to be fit, flexible or experienced to start.
