Sons Of Obiwan Sabre Academy, located in Tuggerah, is a unique and dynamic education centre, fitness centre, and performing arts group. As Australia's first and only Lightsabre Theatre Combat Facility, they offer a range of exciting activities and programmes suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
At Sons Of Obiwan, theatre combat is practised as a safe and non-contact activity, making it accessible for individuals of all fitness levels and physical abilities. Their dedicated staff provides training in various disciplines, including European Longsword, Balintawak (Filipino Stick Fighting), Spinning and Tricking, as well as movement, athletic, and performance skills.
The academy offers personalised classes for kids, adults, and special needs students, ensuring that everyone can participate and benefit from their programmes. Additionally, they provide private classes and function packages for birthdays, hens and stags nights, and corporate bonding events.
Sons Of Obiwan is not limited to their facility in Tuggerah; they also travel around Australia to showcase their skills and teach classes at conventions and events. This allows individuals from different locations to experience the excitement and uniqueness of their training methods.
What sets Sons Of Obiwan apart is their commitment to inclusivity and support for individuals with special needs. Their classes can be customised to accommodate almost all levels of special needs, incorporating general fitness, flexibility, and even elements of physiotherapy. With their pioneering programme of using theatre combat to teach Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, students are able to develop usable life skills in a supportive and safe environment. The academy aims to mainstream as many students as possible, ensuring they benefit from socialisation within the classes.
The Sons Of Obiwan team comprises passionate and highly skilled instructors, led by the founder and owner, Luke. With a focus on longsword specialisation, Luke is dedicated to providing quality training and fostering a love for theatre combat. The team also includes Bones, an instructor specialising in Spin and Balintawak, and E, a trainee instructor.
Sons Of Obiwan offers various services, including custom sabre creation, appearances, and performances at conventions, and corporate team building exercises. They have also established a gallery of celebrities they have had the pleasure of providing sabres to. Testimonials from students and families attest to the positive impact that Sons Of Obiwan has had on their lives.
For further information, bookings, or inquiries, Sons Of Obiwan can be contacted either through their website or by visiting their premises in Tuggerah. With their comprehensive range of programmes and their commitment to inclusivity, Sons Of Obiwan Sabre Academy is a one-of-a-kind establishment in Australia's education, fitness, and performing arts landscape.