MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS FOR DEFENCE FAMILIES NEAR HOLSWORTHY BARRACKS
Martial Arts Classes near Holsworthy Barracks
Settling In After a Posting? We're Here to Help Your Family Find Its Feet
Moving your family to a new posting comes with enough to organise already - schools, housing, routines, new faces. Kings Academy is located just minutes from Holsworthy Barracks in Moorebank, and we're proud to welcome many ADF personnel and their families as part of our training community.
Whether you're newly posted to the area, settling in for the long term, or supporting your family through a partner's deployment, our martial arts and fitness programs offer a structured, welcoming environment to help everyone in the family find some stability and routine — starting from your very first week in the area.
New to the Area After a Posting to Holsworthy Barracks?
Relocating with the Defence Force often means starting over in a new suburb with little notice - new schools, new neighbours, and a family routine that needs rebuilding from scratch. One of the fastest ways for kids and adults alike to feel settled is finding a consistent, welcoming activity close to home.
Kings Academy is only a short drive from Holsworthy Barracks, offering structured martial arts classes for both children and adults. For many Defence families, training here becomes one of the first steady routines they establish after a move - a place where kids make friends quickly, and parents find a genuine community rather than just a gym membership.
Looking for general martial arts classes in the Holsworthy area? Visit our Holsworthy martial arts page for local class details.
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Trusted by ADF Combat Sports Athletes
Kings Academy has long been a popular training destination for ADF members. One of our senior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts leads the Australian Defence Force Combat Sports Program, overseeing and coaching ADF combat sports competitors at a national level.
This gives our Defence students access to coaching informed by real experience at the highest level of ADF combat sports — not just general martial arts instruction, but training shaped by someone who understands the standards, culture and goals of Defence athletes firsthand.
Why Train anywhere else when we're in your backyard?
Martial Arts for Holsworthy Barrack's Families
Fitness & Training for Defence Personnel
Many personnel based at Holsworthy Barracks train with us to maintain fitness, build practical skills, and stay sharp outside of their regular physical training. Our programs in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing and Wrestling offer a genuine alternative to standard gym conditioning — building strength, endurance, discipline and real-world grappling and striking skills alongside a supportive group of training partners.
With flexible class times throughout the week, it's practical to fit training in around duty schedules, whether that means an early morning session before work or an evening class afterward.
Kids Martial Arts for Children of Defence Families
Frequent moves can be hard on kids — new schools, new friendship groups, and routines that keep changing. Martial arts offers something valuable and portable: a structured activity that builds confidence, discipline and resilience, and helps kids make friends quickly in a new area regardless of where they've just moved from.
Our Kids Martial Arts programs (ages 3 and up) focus on building coordination, respect and focus in a safe, encouraging environment — giving children of Defence families a consistent, positive outlet no matter how often life around them changes.
Support for Families During Deployment
When a partner is deployed, maintaining routine and connection for the rest of the family becomes even more important. Many partners and children of deployed personnel train with us to stay active, build a support network, and keep a sense of normal routine going during periods away.
Being part of a training community gives you more than exercise — it's a consistent group of familiar faces and a positive weekly routine to lean on.
Flexible Training Around Shift & Duty Schedules
We understand that Defence schedules don't always look like a typical 9-to-5. Our timetable runs across mornings, afternoons and evenings throughout the week, making it realistic to train consistently even with rotating shifts, duty requirements or unpredictable schedules.
FAQs for Defence Families
Is Kings Academy affiliated with the ADF or Holsworthy Barracks?
No. Kings Academy is an independent martial arts academy located near Holsworthy Barracks. We are not officially affiliated with or endorsed by the Australian Defence Force - we simply welcome and are proud to train many personnel and their families as members of our academy.
We've just been posted to the area — how quickly can we get started?
Very quickly. We offer a FREE 1 Week Trial so your family can start training as soon as you're settled, with no long-term commitment required while you find your feet.
Can my children start even if we're only posted here for a year or two?
Absolutely. Many of our Defence families train with us for exactly this reason - a flexible, welcoming program that doesn't require years of commitment to be worthwhile, and one your children can pick straight back up if you're posted somewhere with an affiliated style of training in future.
Do any of your coaches have direct ADF combat sports experience?
Yes. One of our senior Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts personally leads the Australian Defence Force Combat Sports Program and coaches ADF competitors. While Kings Academy is an independent academy and not officially affiliated with the ADF, our coaching team's direct experience within ADF combat sports gives our Defence students access to genuinely elite-level instruction.
Do you offer flexibility around deployments or postings?
We understand that Defence life doesn't always follow a set schedule. Speak with our team about your situation -we're happy to discuss options that work for your family's circumstances.
Is training suitable for a complete beginner, including partners who've never trained before?
Yes. Our classes welcome complete beginners at every level, with instructors who guide you through each class regardless of prior experience.
Why Kings Academy
- Located just minutes from Holsworthy Barracks in Moorebank
- Led by Elvis Sinosic, UFC veteran and 5th Degree BJJ Black Belt
- Programs for all ages: Kids Martial Arts, Teens, and Adults
- Flexible morning, afternoon and evening classes to suit shift and duty schedules
- A genuine, welcoming community - not just a gym membership
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Why Kings Academy Excels for Holsworthy Barrack's Families
Families from Holsworthy Barracks choose Kings Academy because they're looking for more than just a place to train - they're looking for expert coaching, proven experience and a supportive community that helps them achieve real, lasting results. Located just minutes away in Moorebank, Kings Academy has been one of South West Sydney's leading martial arts academies since 2002, helping thousands of children, teenagers and adults develop confidence, fitness, self-defence skills and competitive success.
Led by UFC veteran Elvis Sinosic, our academy offers professional instruction across Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Every program is built on strong fundamentals, structured progression and individual coaching, ensuring every student - from complete beginners to experienced competitors - receives the guidance they need to reach their potential.
Kings Academy has also earned the trust of many members of the Australian Defence Force, with a strong contingent of ADF personnel choosing to train at our academy. Adding to this depth of experience, one of our Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belts leads the Australian Defence Force Combat Sports Program, overseeing ADF combat sports competitors throughout Australia. This practical, high-level coaching experience benefits every student who trains at Kings Academy, regardless of their background.
Our world-class facilities include expansive mat spaces, a professional boxing ring, MMA cage, strength and conditioning equipment, sauna, ice bath and dedicated recovery areas, creating an environment where students can train, recover and continually improve. Combined with a welcoming academy culture and flexible class timetable, it's easy to see why so many Holsworthy residents make Kings Academy their martial arts home.
Whether your goal is improving fitness, learning practical self-defence, developing your children through martial arts or competing at the highest level, Kings Academy provides the experience, coaching and community to help you succeed. Start your journey today with a FREE 1 Week Trial and discover why Holsworthy residents continue to choose Kings Academy.
Classes & Programs Offered near HOLSWORTHY
Martial Arts for Adults
Sessions for adults are designed to improve technique, strength, confidence and fitness. Train in MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing, BJJ or Wrestling with coaches who guide you regardless of your current level.
Children & Teens Programs
Classes tailored for younger practitioners that build coordination, respect, discipline, fun and growth from basics to advanced.
Competition & Fighters Pathways
For those motivated to compete: expert coaching, conditioning, strategy and classes geared for tournaments or amateur fights.
Recovery & Wellness
Beyond martial arts, support your body with recovery tools: sauna, ice baths, hyperbaric oxygen therapy to reduce injury risk and enhance performance.
Adult Martial Arts near Holsworthy Barracks : What You’ll Gain
Training as an adult at Kings Academy gives you more than physical strength. You’ll develop self-defence skills, confidence, mental resilience, better fitness, and a supportive peer community. Our instructors emphasise safe technique, progression, mindset, and goal-achievement. Moorebank classes are suitable for beginners and experienced martial artists.
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