Shi-Gan Martial Arts Mayfield is a sports club located in Newcastle, Australia. Situated in the grounds of St Columban’s Primary School, the Mayfield centre offers a traditional Taekwondo, Kickboxing, Traditional Boxing, and a wide range of Jujitsu style training techniques. With over 35 years of multidisciplined martial arts training, Shi-Gan Martial Arts Mayfield provides classes for both children and adults, catering to males and females of all levels of experience.
The emphasis at Shi-Gan Martial Arts Mayfield is on fun and fitness, promoting self-defence skills that become life skills, enhancing self-discipline, confidence, and overall well-being. Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, making them convenient for after-school or work workouts. Whether one chooses to train individually or as a family, Shi-Gan Martial Arts Mayfield offers a challenging and nurturing environment, welcoming individuals of all ages.
Shi-Gan Martial Arts Australia, founded in 1999, is Newcastle's leading martial arts discipline. It teaches traditional TaeKwon-Do and a variety of popular martial arts styles and practical self-defence techniques. In addition to improving fitness, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence, Shi-Gan Martial Arts promotes fun and a supportive environment for its members.
Instructors at Shi-Gan Martial Arts Mayfield are internationally ranked and accredited black belts with a wealth of experience. They not only teach but also train alongside their students, providing support and guidance throughout their martial arts journey. The centres are family-friendly, welcoming adults and children of all ages, making martial arts a shared experience for the whole family.
Shi-Gan Martial Arts Mayfield offers a blend of traditional and modern martial arts styles, emphasising practical self-defence foundations. The instructors and black belts have undergone rigorous testing to achieve their rankings and are committed to continuous self-improvement and the improvement of those around them.
Master Instructor Paul Corbett, a 7th dan black belt, leads the Mayfield centre. Classes take place in the St Columban’s Primary School Hall on Church St Mayfield. For enquiries or to schedule a class, individuals can contact Paul Corbett at 0418 544 536.
For those located in Wallsend, senior instructor Darren Bates, a 4th dan black belt, leads Shi-Gan Martial Arts classes.
Overall, Shi-Gan Martial Arts Mayfield aims to provide a holistic approach to martial arts training, combining fitness, self-defence, and personal development in a supportive and fun environment.