{"id":30806,"date":"2026-03-30T10:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T02:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=30806"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T04:12:53","slug":"get-involved-with-martial-arts-at-curtin","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/get-involved-with-martial-arts-at-curtin\/","title":{"rendered":"Get involved with Martial arts at Curtin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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At their core, martial arts are about more than just kicks and punches. They\u2019re practices designed to connect the mind, body, and spirit in unique ways, offering a meaningful way to challenge yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They teach self-defence and build strength, coordination, and endurance. But just as importantly, they sharpen mental focus, boost confidence, and relieve stress. It\u2019s a full-body workout and a mindset shift rolled into one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for a way to stay active that\u2019s both rewarding and engaging, martial arts are a fun and empowering path to explore. And Curtin offer a variety of martial arts programs and clubs<\/strong> you can get involved with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curtin Sport and Recreation<\/a>, alongside our affiliate clubs, run 5-week long programs designed to teach the fundamentals of different sports. This includes some martial arts such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n

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Beginner Shorinji Kempo<\/h2><\/div>

This modern Japanese martial art blends self-defence with Zen philosophy for both physical and mental training. It combines hard and soft techniques, guided by compassionate strength, building confidence and character whilst emphasising partner work and helping others, instead of dominating them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

If these sound like something you\u2019d be interested in, then you may want to consider checking out Kickstart Karate and\/or beginner Shorinji Kempo during block 1 of Curtin Experiences for just $18.75 for students!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shorinji Kempo:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n