Matt Fiddes Gladstone is part of the renowned MF Group, one of the world’s biggest and most recognized chain of martial arts schools. Offering specialized programs for different age groups, from 3-year-olds to adults, the school aims to instill confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills in its students. With experienced and dedicated instructors trained at the highly regarded MF University, the school provides a non-competitive and welcoming environment for individuals to learn martial arts while having fun and improving their fitness levels.
The curriculum at Matt Fiddes Gladstone focuses not only on physical improvement but also on mental and spiritual development. Students are taught valuable life skills such as respect, discipline, goal setting, concentration, and self-defense techniques. The school emphasizes the importance of self-discipline in a world of instant gratification, helping children and adults alike to cultivate good manners, follow rules, and build resilience. Through martial arts training, students also learn non-violent conflict resolution and improve their social skills by interacting with peers and instructors.
Since its establishment in Australia in 2007, Matt Fiddes Gladstone has expanded its community across three states, driven by a mission to empower individuals of all ages to reach their full potential. The school’s philosophy revolves around the belief that everyone can benefit from learning martial arts in a relaxed, exciting, and fun manner. By offering a variety of programs tailored to different demographics, such as the “Mighty Matts” for preschoolers and “Ladies Only” for women, Matt Fiddes Gladstone aims to inspire and develop tomorrow’s leaders through self-defense, health, fitness, and valuable life skills.
