Additionally, PMAC infuses the basics of karate with Stranger Danger Awareness and Bully Busting.

The skills taught to children in Karate permeates throughout their day to day lives. They will be more focused, disciplined, alert and have a better overall attitude.

Our Little Tigers classes are run five days a week Monday - Friday 4:00pm to 4:30pm in all full-time dojos.

Hanshi Ian Pollet regularly travels to Okinawa, Japan to train with 10th Dan Grand Master Kiichi Nakamoto, and implements the Traditional Okinawan Style Karate in all his teachings.

Karate is primarily a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, in addition to open handed techniques. Grappling, locks, restraints, throws, and vital point strikes are taught at PMAC as part of the Karate curriculum.

In addition to the physical application of Karate - forms, known as Kata's are also taught. To read more about the Kata Syllabus taught at PMAC, please visit the kata page on this website.

Hanshi Ian Pollet is the current ISKA Grand World Champion in Kata and Self Defence.

Our Master Instructor Hanshi Ian Pollet holds and 8th Degree Black Belt in Kempo Jiu-jitsu.

Jiu-Jitsu was the 'unarmed' martial art of the Japanese samurai. It was really the weapon of last resort, to be used if their sword was lost or broken. Jiu-jitsu therefore specializes in close range striking and grappling. The name Jiu-jitsu literally means 'gentle art'. It is a martial art whose central philosophy is the efficient and intelligent use of one's body. It is an excellent martial art for self defence because it relies on good technique and not strength to be effective.

There are many different schools, styles, or ryu, in Jiu-jitsu. Each ryu has its own specialty. The particular style that we teach our students is called Tai-jitsu Ryu. According to oral tradition, Tai-jitsu Ryu was codified by a group of Chinese Buddhist nuns living in Japan in the 16th Century. It is a very comprehensive style, encompassing many techniques. It includes punches, kicks, throws, strangles, joint locks, use of pressure points and ground-fighting. The emphasis is on the close range. This makes it an excellent martial art for developing self defence skills.

Every Jiu-jitsu class begins with a warm up consisting of break-falling exercises. This is where you learn and practise how to fall. The exercises start from very easy and gradually build up. A typical Jiu-jitsu class might then spend some time practising throws and/or restraint and control techniques. The class then usually moves on and these techniques are put into the context of self defence situations. Towards the end of the class, ground fighting skills are practised and there is usually an opportunity for groundwork(free exercise).

Pollet's Martial Arts Centre have two MMA Cages in their full-time facilities.

Pollet's Martial Arts Centre has an active Grading System in Muay Thai. Students are first taught to defend the head, then defend the body, then defend the legs before actively working on attack. This minimises injury, and students are learning all the correct basics and techniques from the beginning.

Muay Thai originated in Thailand, and is their National Sport. This sport has undergone changes and been refined during the last two decades. Competitors use the strongest portions of their bodies for kicks, punches, knees and elbows.

Whether you are interested in fitness or competition, you must try a PMAC Muay Thai class. It is a fun and effective way to get fit, as well as a great way to improve your kicking and punching techniques.

Pollet's Martial Arts Centre has an Olympic Size boxing ring in the Bathurst Dojo, plus various training rings at the different dojos across Australia.

Grand Master Nakamoto is one of the the first Okinawan to be recognized as 10th Degree Karate Master by the Japanese Government, is a 10th Degree Hanshi of Ryukyu Kobujutsu (Weaponry), a 10th Degree Hanshi of Gojuryu Karate, and was one of the the last formal students of Chojun Miyagi, the founder of Gojuryu Karate.

Okinawan Weapons(Okinawan Kobudo) is a Japanese term that can be translated as "Old Martial Way of Okinawa". It generally refers to the classical weapon traditions of the Okinawan martial arts.

Some of the weapons taught at PMAC are:

- Bo Staff
- Sai
- Jo and
- Katana (Japanese Sword)

Karate is and always has been a method of self defence, never a technique of aggression. The term “Karate ni sente nashi” (“there is no first attack in Karate”) is fundamental to the karate-ka’s philosophy, and as such is the basis of Kata. To the sincere student, it is not only a form of physical discipline, but an art in which one can develop the ability for self reflection, abstract thought and mental clarity.

Physically, Kata enforces proper use of body structure. It rehearses movement and creates muscle memory. Typically basics in motion, Kata is similar in fashion to isometric exercises. Practiced vigorously, Kata improves cardiovascular efficiency.

Mentally, kata teaches focus, and attention to all angles. Due to the necessity for the practitioner to take inventory of his/her movements, one must cut through disclarity of mind to understand Kata. No move, no matter how minute is without meaning or intent. With this knowledge, a growing process takes place.


Do’s and Don’ts for Kata Training:

The difference between the term "Vital Point" and "Pressure Point" is that the body will instinctively protect "Vital Points". Examples are groin, throat, eyes, nose etc. The body will not instinctively protect "Pressure Points". This is why learning the system can be so valuable for any Martial Art Practitioner.

This ancient Okinawan art uses the same meridians and pressure points as those used in acupuncture. The first level of Kyusho training is devoted to healing and revival by striking pressure points that correlate to nerves and organs throughout the body.

Five Element Theory

Fire (Heart)
Water (Kidneys)
Earth (Spleen)
Metal (Lungs) and
Wood (Liver)

This is known as the Five Element Theory (FET) which is used to understand how energies related to these elements (which are associated with organs) and how they interrelate, balance, nurture and/or regulate each other.

Meridians

The twelve major meridians correspond to specific human organs: kidneys, liver, spleen, heart, lungs, pericardium, bladder, gall bladder, stomach, small and large intestines, and the triple burner (body temperature regulator).
Yin meridians flow upwards. Yang meridians flow downwards. Pathways corresponding to the Yang organ is often used to treat disorders of its related Yin organ.

The below diagrams show the meridians and related points.

Types of pressure Points

Light Force Knockout Points:
Vascular and RAS stimulation.

Breathing Points:
Points that cause a dramatic decrease in the ability to breathe.

Balance Disruption Points:
Pressure points that disturb balance and reflexes.

Brain Protection Points:
Points that cause hard-wired reaction designed to protect the brain and have nothing to do with pain.

Suitable for all ages, Meditation/Tai Chi is a great way to complement your combat classes.