Practical self defence for adults and teens across Canberra, taught through structured Taekwondo. No experience needed. Start with a free trial class.
You do not need to be fit, young, or sporty to start. Wherever you are starting from, you train alongside people doing exactly the same thing.
Not just for the fit
You do not need to be young, sporty, or in shape to start. Most people who join us are none of those things on day one.
Regain your confidence
Some people come to us after something happened, or almost happened. You train alongside people doing exactly the same thing, at your own pace.
Get fit, learn a real skill
Others want to get in shape and pick up a genuine skill at the same time. Self defence built through consistent training does both.
For your teenager too
Parents bring teenagers who need to know how to handle themselves. Adults and teens train in the same class from age 12.
Self defence is not about learning ten flashy moves. It is about building instincts that work when you are stressed, tired, or caught off guard.
Read a situation early.
Avoid trouble before it starts. The best fight is the one that never happens.
Manage space and positioning.
Know how to keep space between you and a threat, and how to use it.
Techniques that work under pressure.
Simple, repeatable strikes you can rely on when adrenaline takes over.
Stay calm when it counts.
Think clearly when your heart is pounding. The part most self defence courses skip, and the part that matters most.
Skills that hold up under real pressure come from doing them again and again until they are automatic. That is what regular training builds and a weekend cannot.
WEEKEND COURSE
A few moves you forget by next week
Techniques taught once and never repeated do not stay with you.
No pressure testing
Without practising under stress, you never find out what actually holds up.
One-off information dump
You leave with notes and good intentions. Nothing becomes automatic.
No follow through
There is no next week, no next belt, no reason to keep sharpening what you learnt.
ACTION TAE KWON-DO
Skills drilled until they are automatic
You repeat the fundamentals across weeks and months until they run on instinct.
Regular pressure and controlled contact
Sparring, drills, and partner work teach your body how to respond under stress.
Structured, ongoing progression
A clear path forward. You always know what you are working on and what comes next.
A room of people doing the same thing
You leave each class a little sharper than you walked in. That compounds.
- ✓35+ years teaching martial arts in Canberra
- ✓Qualified black belt instructors led by Chief Instructor Alex Benson
- ✓17 locations across Canberra and Queanbeyan, so there is a class near you
- ✓A structured path, so you always know what you are working on and what comes next
- ✓A real community that shows up for each other
TRAIN NEAR HOME
"My girl is really shy at the beginning, but now she's confident and excited about going to class."
"ATKD is amazing, great for your child's self esteem and self defence relating to bullying Highly recommend for all ages"
"Alex has thrived since starting a few months ago. He's found a positive outlet for his energy. He is responding so well to the guidance and instruction given by Seth. We've seen marked improvement in his behaviour."
"My daughter has been training with Action Taekwondo since she was 9 years old. 10 years, and 20 belts later, she is a 1st Dan black belt and instructor…. and is still absolutely loving it. Great school, great community. Get involved."
"Had a fabulous time, the instructor is wonderful. Absolutely teaching the children the discipline they need to get them through life."
"Action Tae Kwon Do has been life changing for me. Action Tae Kwon Do has greatly boosted my confidence, and taught me many different techniques to defend myself. I am never worried about school bullies anymore. Very grateful, thanks a lot!"
"Action taekwondo hasn't only taught my kids, but taught ME as well! I've seen how their instructors are so patient with them, thankfully, I've picked up their patience along the way and now I'm able to be more understanding of my kids. Thank you!"
"Our son has been taught by instructor Seth since he was five years old. Our son has flourished under his care and attention, learning life skills, discipline and confidence. Without a doubt Action Taekwondo has greatly helped in our son's development."
"My girl is really shy at the beginning, but now she's confident and excited about going to class."
"ATKD is amazing, great for your child's self esteem and self defence relating to bullying Highly recommend for all ages"
"Alex has thrived since starting a few months ago. He's found a positive outlet for his energy. He is responding so well to the guidance and instruction given by Seth. We've seen marked improvement in his behaviour."
"My daughter has been training with Action Taekwondo since she was 9 years old. 10 years, and 20 belts later, she is a 1st Dan black belt and instructor…. and is still absolutely loving it. Great school, great community. Get involved."
"Had a fabulous time, the instructor is wonderful. Absolutely teaching the children the discipline they need to get them through life."
"Action Tae Kwon Do has been life changing for me. Action Tae Kwon Do has greatly boosted my confidence, and taught me many different techniques to defend myself. I am never worried about school bullies anymore. Very grateful, thanks a lot!"
"Action taekwondo hasn't only taught my kids, but taught ME as well! I've seen how their instructors are so patient with them, thankfully, I've picked up their patience along the way and now I'm able to be more understanding of my kids. Thank you!"
"Our son has been taught by instructor Seth since he was five years old. Our son has flourished under his care and attention, learning life skills, discipline and confidence. Without a doubt Action Taekwondo has greatly helped in our son's development."
Three steps from where you are today to your first class on the mat.
Book your free trial
Pick a class and a location that suits you.
Come and try a full class
No uniform, no equipment, just comfortable clothes. Watch or join in, up to you.
Find your fit
We will help you choose the right class and the location closest to home.
Still have questions? Book a free trial and we will answer them in person.
No. Most people who start with us have never done a martial art before. You train at your own level and build up over time. The classes meet you where you are.
Yes. Classes are structured, supervised by qualified instructors, and run in a controlled environment. You learn technique properly before any contact, and everything is age and level appropriate.
A weekend course gives you information. Ongoing training gives you instinct. Skills that hold up under real pressure come from repetition over time, which is why we teach self defence as a regular class rather than a one-off.
Yes. Our adults and teens classes welcome students from 12 and up. It is a strong option for teenagers who want to build confidence and know how to handle themselves.
Just comfortable clothes and a water bottle. No uniform or equipment required for your free trial.
Book a free trial at your nearest Canberra location and find out what practical self defence really feels like.