Mizuchi Dojo

11/09/2026

🛡️ UNDERSTANDING POSSIBLE SIGNS OF BULLYING

Children don’t always have the words to explain when something feels difficult. Gentle, ongoing conversations can help you notice changes and let them know they’re supported.

🏫 SCHOOL
Worry about going to school, changes in confidence or a drop in grades.

👥 FRIENDSHIPS
Feeling left out, changes in friendships or spending more time alone.

😟 BEHAVIOUR
Mood changes, frustration, withdrawal or being unusually hard on themselves.

🩹 PHYSICAL SIGNS
Unexplained injuries, missing belongings or regular tummy aches.

⏰ DAILY ROUTINES
Changes in sleep, eating, activities or the way they travel to school.

📱 TECHNOLOGY
Feeling upset, worried or more private after using a device.

These signs can have many causes, and they don’t necessarily mean bullying. A calm, caring conversation can help your child feel safe to share what’s happening. Listen without judgement, ask open questions and remind them they’re not alone.

At Mizuchi Martial Arts, we help children build confidence, practise respectful boundaries and know when to ask for support.

🥋 NEW KIDS CLASSES STARTING SOON

⭐ MORE THAN SELF-DEFENCE.

DM to express your interest and save your child’s spot.

Strength • Confidence • Community

07/09/2026

5 QUESTIONS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW

Being safe isn’t just about knowing how to defend yourself. It starts with recognising when something feels wrong, using your voice and knowing where to get help.

Teach your child to ask:

1️⃣ Who are my safe adults?
Which trusted adults can I speak to when I feel worried, confused or unsafe?

2️⃣ What am I feeling?
Does this situation make me feel uncomfortable, scared, pressured or unsure?

3️⃣ What are my strong words?
“Stop.”
“No, I don’t like that.”
“Move away from me.”
“I need help.”

4️⃣ Who can help me?
Who can I go to right now—and who else can I tell if the first person doesn’t listen?

5️⃣ How should I act?
Move away. Find a safe place. Use a strong voice. Tell a trusted adult, and keep telling until someone helps.

Children don’t need to be fearless. They need to know their feelings matter, their voice matters and asking for help is always the right thing to do.

At Mizuchi Martial Arts, self-defence begins long before the fight.

👀 WATCH THIS SPACE 👀
New kids’ class times will be available soon.

DM us now to express your interest.

Strength • Confidence • Community

07/09/2026

This is gonna be awesome 😎

03/09/2026

CAN YOU THINK UNDER PRESSURE? 🤔

Training a technique is one thing. Making it work when the pressure is on is something completely different.

Your heart rate goes up. You have seconds to react. Decisions need to be made quickly. Mistakes happen.

That’s why we don’t just practise techniques — we put them under pressure.

Want to learn practical self-defence like this?

🔥 THREE WEEKS FREE FOR NEW BEGINNERS 🔥

Learn techniques like these and much more. Build confidence, learn to react under pressure and develop skills you can actually use.

🥋 Krav Maga – Mizuchi Martial Arts, Maroochydore

👉 DM us now to claim your 3 weeks FREE and book your first class.

No experience needed. Just start.

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28/08/2026

🥊 Friday Fun Day with Lochstar!

Working through some Thai drills—moving off the centre line, slipping, parrying and countering with kicks and knees.

Finished with noodle work, checking strikes and firing back with a counter punch.

Lots of movement, reactions and plenty of fun! 😁

26/08/2026

📖 How to be happy…

Go to Krav and learn how to defend against chokes — and plenty more! 😁

Krav Maga is practical, real-world self-defence for teens, women and men. Build confidence, improve fitness and learn skills designed for real situations.

🥊 Beginners welcome
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 Mizuchi Martial Arts, Maroochydore

Limited spaces available. DM us to book your trial class.

26/08/2026

🥋 BREAKING BARRIERS KARATE

A supportive, inclusive class where everyone belongs on the mats.

Designed for people of all abilities, including NDIS participants, our classes help build confidence, coordination, fitness and practical self-defence skills—at each person’s own pace.

✅ NDIS participants welcome
✅ Support workers and carers train free
✅ Beginners welcome
✅ Friendly, adaptable training

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 9:30am

👀 Watch this space—a new class time is coming soon!

Spaces are limited. DM us to book or discuss individual support needs.

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

WHEN THE GROUP MAKES A BAD DECISION

One bad choice can become dangerous quickly—especially when everyone follows the crowd.

Teach teens to think ahead:

📍 Know the exits
📱 Know who to call
🚗 Have a way home
🤝 Choose friends who will leave with you

If trouble starts, don’t encourage it or film it. Stay calm, create distance and move towards a safe, public place. Call a trusted adult, security or 000 if someone is in immediate danger.

If you can safely leave, leave.
If it’s about pride, let it go.
If weapons or multiple attackers are involved, escape and get help.

Self-defence isn’t about proving you can fight. It’s recognising danger early and getting yourself—and your mates—home safely.

Strong enough to walk away. Smart enough to have a plan.

🥋Krav Maga at Mizuchi Martial Arts, Maroochydore

Message us to learn more or book a trial class.

25/08/2026

🥋 After working hard on their upcoming grading, the Monday crew relaxed and had some fun learning a hammer-fist drill.

It’s a simple but powerful technique that can be adapted for use against multiple types of attacks....with Dai Sempai Greg jumping in for a play too! 😁👊

Hard work, practical skills and plenty of fun along the way!

Want to join the crew?

Breaking Barriers Karate
🗓 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 9:30am
📍 Mizuchi Martial Arts, Maroochydore

Limited spots available—send us a message to book!