Our Approach to Self Defence & Kickboxing in Rowville

At Raw Life Australia, we don’t just teach punches, kicks, or defensive tactics.

We teach you how to carry yourself — in training, in conflict, & in everyday life.

Our Self Defence and Kickboxing programs blend movement, mindset, breath, and emotional awareness. Because real strength isn’t just physical — it’s how you respond when life hits.

“We work from the inside out, and from the ground up.”

Venn diagram of Raw Life Australia’s core principles: ‘Be part of the solution’, ‘Be the change’, and ‘Challenge the norm’, overlapping to ‘Evolve’.
Adults in a Raw Life Australia class listening to founder Jim Armstrong explain self defence and mindset principles at the whiteboard

Self-Protection Through Self-Discovery.

Our approach to training goes beyond physical techniques; we guide you through an empowering journey of personal discovery.

Classes such as Raw Kickboxing Fitness, Raw Combatives, and Raw Teens Kickboxing & Self Defence, along with our specialised workshops, foster self-awareness, confidence, and inner strength.

You’ll learn to leverage your natural abilities, discover new ones, and feel safer and more empowered in your daily life — both on and off the mat.

Raw Life Australia tree logo surrounded by flags from countries where Jim has taught, highlighting global self defence and combatives experience

Global Experience, Local Connection.

With over four decades of international experience across more than 10 countries, our founder, Jim Armstrong, brings unparalleled expertise to Raw Life Australia.

Drawing from global insights and practical, real-world self defence strategies, Jim delivers training sessions in Rowville that are relatable, enjoyable, and highly effective.

His passionate and humorous approach ensures that every class is engaging and impactful, building not only skills but lasting connections and community.

Self defence coach guiding an adult through movement and mindset work during a Raw Life Australia class in our Rowville martial arts gym

Personalised, Holistic, and Adaptive Training.

We understand that each individual’s journey is unique. That’s why our programs are inclusive, adaptive, and designed to meet you exactly where you are, regardless of age, fitness level, or experience.

Through diverse offerings such as dynamic group self defence and kickboxing sessions, personalised one-on-one coaching, comprehensive online courses, and immersive workshops, we focus on enhancing your self-protection skills, physical conditioning, emotional resilience, and personal growth holistically.

  • When you were a baby, you didn’t try to crawl. You didn’t try to walk.
    You moved. You stumbled. You stood.
    You failed a thousand times without shame — and because of that, you conquered the ground beneath you.

    At Raw Life Australia, we believe that spirit is still alive inside you.
    It’s not lost. It’s just waiting for you to drop the doubt and move again.
    Trying is what adults do when they’ve been taught to fear failure.
    Doing is what humans were born for.

    Stop trying.
    Start doing.
    Rebuild yourself from the inside out.

    At Raw Life Australia, that’s how we approach self defence, kickboxing, and life: less tension, more honest action — one small, real step at a time.

  • At Raw, we believe that simplicity is powerful. Our 'less is more' approach cuts through the noise to focus on what truly matters—effective self-protection, functional movement, and personal growth. By emphasizing essential skills and principles, we help individuals build confidence, resilience, and clarity, both on and off the mat. It's not about doing more; it's about doing what works, with purpose and intention.

    In our self defence and kickboxing classes, that means drilling essential skills, simple principles, and smart strategies you can actually use under pressure.

  • ​At Raw, we embrace the philosophy that everything connects. Our holistic approach integrates physical training, mental resilience, emotional intelligence, and personal growth into a cohesive system. By recognizing the interdependence of these elements, we empower individuals to develop not just as martial artists, but as whole, balanced beings. This interconnected methodology fosters clarity, strength, and purpose, both on the mat and in everyday life.

    The way you stand, breathe, think, and move in training changes how you show up in real-world situations — from everyday stress to genuine self-protection moments.

  • At Raw, we embrace the philosophy that you're already enough. Our approach is grounded in the belief that growth doesn't stem from relentless striving but from recognizing and honoring your inherent worth. We guide individuals to find their personal 'just right'—the balance between effort and ease, challenge and comfort. By focusing on what's essential and letting go of excess, we help you build resilience, confidence, and clarity, both in training and in life.

    Our role is to use self-defence, kickboxing, and coaching as tools to reveal that strength — not to make you feel like you’re constantly behind.

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