RAW COMBATIVES - SELF DEFENCE ROWVILLE
Protect Yourself. Rebuild Yourself. Move Better Through Life.
Raw Combatives isn’t a martial art.
It’s a mindset. A method. A way to train for real life.
We teach you how to protect yourself, move with purpose, and develop the kind of confidence that doesn’t come from belts or trophies — it comes from knowing you can handle yourself when it counts.
We help you understand the difference and connection between self protection, self defence and self development.
“This isn’t just training. It’s a rebuild.”
Who this is not for:
Belt collectors
Certificate hunters
Dickheads
BUILD REAL SELF DEFENCE SKILLS
What You’ll Learn:
Movement That Matters
Learn to move in ways that are strong, efficient, and adaptable, from standing to ground, striking to grappling that you can actually use in a self defence situation.
Real-World Self-Protection
Understand how violence works, how to avoid it, and how to end it fast if it’s unavoidable.
Calm Under Pressure
Train your breath, mindset, and nervous system to respond, not react, under stress.
Awareness & De-Escalation
Know when things are off. Know how to say no. Know how to move before things go bad.
Self-Development Through Training
We don’t just train the body. We develop the whole person, emotionally, mentally & physically. Real self defence is about developing yourself as a whole.
HOW WE TRAIN IN SELF DEFENCE ROWVILLE
How we train Raw Combatives Self Defence in Rowville
How We Train:
Principle based learning that adapts to you
A clear, logical system that anyone can follow
Always fun, always functional, always real
A safe accepting environment where it’s all about learning
No rigid techniques or forms
No belts, no bowing and no nonsense…apart from the fun anyway : )
✅ Beginners who’ve never trained before
✅ Adults who want to feel safer and more in control
✅ People recovering from violence, trauma or burnout
✅ Martial artists looking to make their skills more real-world relevant
✅ Anyone wanting to move better, respond better, and think more clearly under pressure
✅ Those looking for practical self defence and self protection in and around the Rowville area
✅ Middle aged people looking to take back control of their life
✅ Those looking for a place to belong where they’re not judged on who they are
WHO IT’S FOR:
“It’s not the weight, trauma or problem, It’s how you carry it.”
Raw Combatives gives you the structure, skills and support to carry it differently
$439 INC GST - 1 CLASS A WEEK, PER 3 MONTH TERM
$719 INC GST - 2 CLASSES A WEEK, PER 3 MONTH TERM
PRICING - Raw Combatives Self Defence Rowville
MONDAY
19:30 - 20:30
WEDNESDAY
19:30 - 20:30
SCHEDULE - Self Defence classes Rowville
What others say about Raw Combatives
“There’s no ego, no Bullsh*t — just training that works. For real life.”
Joe Saunders - Managing Violence Podcast, Host and Founder
Chelsea - Mum, Journalist and all around Legend of The Garage.
Brian Ebersole - Former UFC Welterweight Contender and MMA Coach.
Jezz de Silva - OG of The Garage and co founder of Raw Combatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No — Raw Combatives is built for the real world, not a dojo syllabus or a belt ladder.
There are no kata, no bowing rituals, no forms to memorise, and no chasing rank.We focus on:
awareness
emotional control
balance, structure, and intent
simple, effective movements
real-world decision-making
It’s martial arts evolved — stripped back to what actually helps you stay safe.
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No.
Raw Combatives uses pressure, not punishment.We train:
slowly
intentionally
cooperatively
with increasing levels of pressure
always in a safe, controlled, respectful environment
If we do partner drills, they’re designed to teach, not prove toughness.
You’ll never be thrown into sparring, hit, or overwhelmed.
This is about learning, not surviving a gauntlet. -
Yes — in fact, this is who the system was made for.
Raw Combatives builds:
balance
breathing
posture
confidence
movement efficiency
the ability to respond instead of react
You don’t need to be fit to start.
You train at your pace, and the training meets you where you are.Most of our students are 35–60 and rebuilding their bodies, confidence, and calm.
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No.
Violence is the last rung on the ladder — and ideally, one you never climb.We teach you to:
notice danger early
avoid escalation
use body language to defuse
create options instead of panic
escape, reposition, or disengage safely
Physical techniques exist, but they’re simple, efficient, and grounded in self-protection — not domination.
This isn’t about being a fighter.
It’s about staying safe and going home. -
You’ll learn how to control you first — your balance, structure, intent, breath, awareness, and emotional state.
Then you’ll learn:
how violence really happens
how to respond to pressure without freezing
distance, timing, and movement skills
how to create opportunities to escape
simple, direct defensive actions
how to stay calm when someone else isn’t
It’s not fancy.
It’s not complicated.
It’s effective because it’s honest. -
Not at all.
Beginners often progress faster because they have no bad habits to unlearn.
All you need is curiosity and the willingness to explore how your body works under pressure.We build:
Comfort
Confidence
Capability
In that order
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