Self-Defence & Kickboxing, Rowville
Training Strong, Calm, Capable Humans
TRY LESS, DO MORE
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RAW COMBATIVES
Real-world self-protection & calm under pressure.
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TEEN KICKBOXING
Confidence, awareness & physical capability.
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KICKBOXING FITNESS
Kickboxing-based fitness for real life.
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1 on 1 Coaching
Personalised training for life & protection.
Built on Principles. Adapted to the Person.
At Raw Life Australia, training isn’t about forcing people into a fixed system
Jim Armstrong - Head Instructor & Founder
With over 40 years immersed in martial arts and self-protection, and nearly four decades of teaching experience, Jim’s focus has always been on helping people develop real capability; physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Having taught since the late 1980s, Jim’s approach has evolved beyond techniques and styles, blending self-protection, functional movement and personal development into training that meets people where they are and builds from the inside out. The aim isn’t perfection or performance, it’s clarity, confidence, and the ability to manage yourself under pressure in real life.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL CHANGE.
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As a survivor and someone who trains in self defence on and off, I really appreciate Jim's approach and manner. I learned a lot in an environment where I felt that violence was truly understood, and where I could learn in a supportive and challenging environment. There is a truth and honesty of approach, no ego but a focus on making the most of your frame, your physicality, no matter what that is, and i came away from two days feeling very empowered. I would highly recommend Jim.
Annette Helberg
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I have trained at many martial arts schools in different countries, but none have opened my eyes as much as training here. Jim teaches how to move more efficiently, not simply to use muscle - particularly to show how smaller strudents can move much larger opponents. It's not surprising that he's now in great demend to deliver seminars on the international circuit. You will Not regret giving Raw Combatives a go.
Trevor Choy
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Sometimes as a woman training in any form of Martial Arts or Self Defence and being taught and surrounded by large men can be confronting. Jim and his crew are just awesome. Every manoeuvre, every step and every technique is fully explained as to the reasons why they are executed a certain way and for what benefit.
Danielle Don
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Jim really has changed my outlook on life. The self defence plays a huge part but using the basics of movement and thought processes in his teaching in everyday activities is such a revelation in my daily routines. Thank you Jim.
Wally Khaiyath
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As a 'life' Martial Artist (whatever that is) I have seen a lot during my own discovery and Jim and the team are the real deal, if you want to learn honest self defence with like minded people and probably become a better person at the same time, as Molly says 'do yourself a favour' and check it out! (for real)
Jeremy Excell
CONTACT US
Raw Life Australia offers self defence, kickboxing and combatives classes in Rowville, close to Lysterfield, Knoxfield, Scoresby, Ferntree Gully and the surrounding Melbourne eastern suburbs.
Jim@rawlifeaustralia.com.au
+61 488 361 088
2/3 Hi-Tech Place, Rowville Victoria 3178