Champions Krav Maga Academy Brisbane

Gendai Ryu Krav Maga and Jiu-Jitsu Testing Day. 🥋

Testing yourself under real pressure is one of the most valuable things you can do as a martial artist. It shows you exactly where your skills are when it counts, not where you think they are.

Every single person showed up, pushed through the hard moments, and left knowing exactly what they are capable of under pressure. The skill and progression on display was something to be proud of. It was a smaller group today, but the heart in that room was anything but small. Congratulations to everyone who tested.

Special mention to:

🟩 Zane and Dylen, who levelled up to Green Belt. Well deserved by both of them.

🟦 Gav, who levelled up to Blue Belt. Outstanding effort.

These promotions were not handed to them. They were earned through consistent training, showing up, and doing the work in front of this community.

We will be holding a belt ceremony before the Beginners class on Monday night, where they will receive their certificates surrounded by the people who helped get them there. Come down, give them a clap, and show them what this community is made of.

Together we are stronger. 💪

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A few more shots from an incredible night at the FIMA International Training and Awards in Phoenix, Arizona. 📸

So many well deserved award winners recognised on the night. Proud to have been part of it. 🙏

One of the highest honours at the FIMA International Training and Awards is the Living Legend Award. At this year’s event in Phoenix, Arizona, two people who have dedicated their lives to Israeli martial arts were recognised. 🏆

GM Ran Steinburg. Great GM Dennis Hanover. Both thoroughly deserved.

Great GM Dennis Hanover was unable to attend in person. GM Ran Steinburg accepted the award on his behalf, a fitting moment between two legends of the art.

Honoured to have witnessed this in person. Congratulations to both. 🙏

Congratulations to GM Gavriel Schneider on receiving the 2026 FIMA Presilience Award at the FIMA International Training and Awards in Phoenix, Arizona. 🏆

For those who are not familiar, Gav developed the Presilience approach, a framework built around proactive resilience, navigating risk, and seizing opportunity rather than simply recovering from setbacks. It is work that has earned him recognition well beyond the martial arts world, including RMIA Risk Consultant of the Year, Risk Leader of the Year, and recognition as one of the top global thought leaders in security and risk.

It is a framework he has built a global reputation around, and one that sits at the heart of his work as a leader, academic, and martial artist.

What makes this so fitting is that Presilience and self-defence are built on the same foundation. Both are about awareness, preparation, and making better decisions under pressure before a situation forces your hand. That mindset runs through everything GM Schneider has built, on the mats and off them.

The fact that FIMA chose to honour this work with a dedicated award says everything about the impact it has had globally.

This award is thoroughly deserved. Proud to train under your system, GM Schneider. 🙏

Day two and three of the FIMA International Training and Awards in Phoenix is done. What another incredible day on the mats. 🙏

Training alongside so many amazing instructors and students from around the world is something I do not take for granted. Every session is a reminder of how much there is still to learn.

A personal highlight was being given a brief opportunity to contribute during GM Gavriel Schneider’s legal use of force lesson. To share the floor with someone of his calibre, even for a moment, is an honour I will not forget.

Grateful for every minute of this experience. 🇦🇺

We are incredibly proud to share that Coach Max has been awarded the 2026 FIMA Krav Maga Instructor of the Year at the FIMA International Training and Awards in Phoenix, Arizona. 🏆

This was completely unexpected, especially in a room full of so many high-level Krav Maga instructors from around the world, and not something he will ever take for granted.

We are also proud to congratulate GM Gavriel Schneider, GM Ran Steinburg, Matt Duffy, and Steve Furmendge on their well-deserved awards at the event. Proud of every single one of them and all the other amazing martial artists recognised on the night. 🙏

Thank you to FIMA for this recognition. It means everything.

Day one of the FIMA International Training and Awards is done. What an incredible day. 🙌

Training alongside so many amazing martial artists from around the world is something that is hard to put into words. Honoured and privileged to be here.

More to come. Stay tuned. 🇦🇺

Before the FIMA International Training and Awards, Max and Matt had the privilege of attending a two-day Kavanah weapons course with Neil Farber. What an incredible two days on the mats with some outstanding martial artists from around the world.

At the end of the course, a small number of participants were selected to receive a Kavanah Level 1 Edge Weapon Defence Instructor Certification. Max and Matt were both honoured to be among them. 🙏

Thank you Neil and Lori for the invitation and for putting together such an exceptional course. Truly grateful for the experience and everyone we got to train with.

Arizona bound for the FIMA International Training and Awards. ✈️ 🇺🇸

Coach Max and Matt are heading to Phoenix to train, learn, and connect with some of the best in the world!

It is going to be an incredible few days on the mats.

See you soon gavrielschneider and Ran Steinberg
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More updates to come. Stay tuned. 🇦🇺

Hi team

We are closed today, Monday 04 May 2026, for the public holiday.

All classes resume Tuesday 5 May on our normal timetable.

Please use today to rest, hydrate, and recover. Smart recovery supports safer training.