Welcome
Welcome to Personal Self Defence
The Home of Kids, Teen and Adults Self Defence / Kenpo Karate / Kenpo Self Defence/ Humane Pressure Point Tactics/ Kyusho Jitsu in Australia.
Were you will find Information and details on all the Above Systems of Self Defence………..We hope you enjoy our website and stop by and visit us if you are in the area.
Check out our Demo Video Below to see our students in action…
8thDeg American Kenpo Graham Lelliott Seminars Feb-Mar 2010
Personal Self Defence are proud to announce 8th Degree American Kenpo Associate Master of the Arts – Mr Graham Lelliott in Seminar Down Under in his 2010 Tour.
26th of Feb to the 5th of March VIC, SA & QLD Seminars.
Mr Lelliott is a 1ST Generation student to the LEGENDARY GRAND MASTER ED PARKER (Founder of American Kenpo and the father of Amercian Karate) Mr Lelliott is one of the leading Kenpo instructors in Europe and around the world, he is renowned for his knowledge and experiance in the American Kenpo System as taught to him by Grand Master Parker. If you like to attend to a seminar for practical and explosive techniques with no BS about how and why they work, with a Instructor that is Humble and open dont miss this seminar. The Principles and concepts taught apply to any persons art, Mr Lelliott is the a true Warrior and scholar of the martial arts. Seminars open to all styles and organisations, just contact each location to reserve your tickets.
Seminars Located In
VIC : Aspendale Gardens, Greeenvale, Epping & Bendigo
South Aust : Tea Tree Gully
QLD : South Pine Central
Contact Sensei Tas for more Information.
1st Generation Junior Black Belt

Personal Self Defence graded their first Generation Junior Black Belt on Sat the 16th Jan Christina V, tested in solo under the watchful eye of the BlackBelt Grading Panel of Sensei’s Tas, Parker and Barnes with a grueling 3 hour test at 29 deg heat undertaking all of the Syllabus, including Basics, Forms ,Sets, Self Defence, Board Breaking, Knowledge, Pressure Point Theory, Circle Work and Sparring to show why Personal Self Defence junior Black Belts arent just churned out like a production line at a Mac Dojo but are carved out of Disciplined activity and Integrity and all the future traits for success in life, Christinas Journey has been 6 Years in the Making and now she intends on moving into the full blown adult system of Ed Parkers American Kenpo trainign with her Father, a great effort were all proud of her….. Photos are now up in the photo gallery..
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010

Christmas greeting to all our fellow students friends and family at Personal Self Defence, Kenpo Greenvale, American Kenpo Defensive Systems NSW, QLD , Empty Hands Martial Arts SA and Studio Plus in QLD, Graham Lelliott Kenpo in California and Sensei Steve Stewarts School in Canada, from all the Instructors : Sensei Graham Lelliott, Sensei Steve Stewart, Sensei Peter Tas, Sensei Peter Kelly, Sensei Shane Parker, Sensei Wayne Remedio, Sensei Tim Barnes, Sensei Jake Spears, Sensei Simon Rea and Sensei Stephen Broadbent.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, hoping Santa brings you many presents and you have a great and Safe New Year, looking forward to an awesome time ahead……….See you in 2010…

Photos are now up in the photo gallery for the student Awards night….
EHMA Grading at Golden Grove

Sensei Tim Barnes and the Students at Golden Grove , held their end of year grading all the students of EHMA graded under the watchful eye of the grading Panel to successfully progress into their next rank, they were a credit to themselves and their instructors…..Congratulations to the Following Students:
Yellow belt : Reuben, Isaac, Sarah, Susanne, Nicki, Simon.
Orange belt : Alicija, Wayne, Darren, Debby, Alex, Ashley
Blue Belt : Madelene and Tricky Tracey.
Well Done….Photos are up in the Photo Album Area
Tiger Warriors Grading Bayside Victoria

The Tiger Warriors of Bayside Victoria tested for their next belt Levels on Sat the 7th under the watchful eyes of Sensei Peter Tas and a full black Belt Panel, Sensei Shane Parker from the Greenvale Dojo, Sensei Simon Rea and Sensei Stephen Broadbent from Studio Plus in QLD, the black belt panel agreed it was well deserved. The students showed their skills and are now looking to the challenge of the next Belt Levels, were all proud of them.
proud to have tehm with us……………Well Done, Luke R, Josh D, Corey K, Jake M, Lexi K, Max K and James T…………
EHMA Hillcrest South Aust Community Fair Demo
Personal Self Defences South Australian Branch, Empty Hands Martial Arts on Saturday, Nov 7th, had the pleasure of being invited to do a demonstration at the Hillcrest Community Fair. This was a great opportunity to promote our new Hillcrest location (we had a table, thankfully in the shade!).Sensei Tim Barnes and students showing their Kenpo Skills to the local community and the benefits of traning in the martial arts, Sensei Tim would like to thank all the students who helped out on the day, I couldn’t have done it without you! Sensei Tim Barnes






Tiger Warrior White Belt Demo Team
Personal Self Defence’s White belt Tiger Warrior Demo Team strutt their stuff in readiness for the big Community Day on the 14th of Nov at Aspendale Gardens…….The show off their Focus and determination…….Go Team were proud of you.
Tiger Warriors Show their Focus
Graham Lelliott Visit 2009

Associate Master of the Arts 8th Degree Graham Lelliot visited Personal Self Defence to share his knowledge with our students, Sensei Peter Tas was happy that Sensei Graham Lelliott accepted to be his Mentor and Official Instructor cementing the relationship between PSD and GL Kenpo offically giving the club Direct Lineage to a 1st Generation student and a family tree back to the of Senior Grandmaster Ed Parker.
Everyone would agree that Mr Lelliott is a true Scholar and Warrior on and off the Matt…………………
Queensland Visit – Studio Plus
Sensei Peter Tas on a recent work trip to Queensland caught up some of our Kenpo Brothers in Queensland Sensei’s Broadbent and Sensei Rea to do some good old fashion Kenpo Training, Sensei Tas also visited Studio plus and spent some time with their Junior Class……….Thanks Studio Plus and Sensei’s Broadbent & Rea….


Term 4 Classesd Now Enrolling…
Personal Self Defence Bayside Dojo
Term 4 Classes are now Enrolling………….
Adults ED Parkers American Kenpo Classes
Starting Monday the 5th Oct
Monday Nights 7.30pm Waterways Dojo
Friday Nights 7.30pm Apsendale Gardens Dojo
Kids Classes – Tiger Warriors
Starting Wed the 7th Oct
Kids Beginners & White Belt Class -Wed 6.30pm – Aspendale Gardens Community Centre
Kids Coloured Belts – Wed 7.15pm - Aspendale Gardens Community Centre
Kids Advanced Class - Friday 6.30pm - Aspendale Gardens Community Centre
Kids & Adults Family Class
Starting Saturday the 9th Oct
Saturday Morning 10.00am Saturday - Waterways Dojo
Proffessor Graham Lelliott 2009 Tour

Good freind and Mentor Professor Graham Lelliott has announced his 2009 Australian Tour. Mr Lelliott will be visiting Personal Self Defence Bayside Dojo for training seminars.
All PSD Students and Instructors are encouraged to participate and have the opportunity to train with a 1st Generation Parker and 7th Degree American Kenpo Black Belt.
Friday the 21st of August Aspendale Gardens Community Centre
6.00pm for Kids 7.00pm for Adults
for more details contact Sensei Peter Tas 0438 946 781 to book your place….Limited Numbers
Mothersday Class 2009
2009 Mothersday Class at personal Self Defence Aspendale Dojo was a success,
everyone had a blast photos are up in the Photo Gallery Area
New Family/Teen/Adult Saturday Classes
We are pleased to announce the beginning of our new Kenpo Tactical Systems and Family Class program on Saturday Morning, the Class offers our Kenpo Systems program to Teen, Female and Male Adults while allowing the Kids to train with there parents or siblings. The program is developed Specifically for people and Families who want to Improve their Confidence, get fit while learning some Practical Self Defence and having fun at the same time.
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Places filling Fast book now with Sensei Peter Tas on 0438 946 781 or call Sensei Tas for more information. Open to All Ages, No Previous Experience required.
PSD Student Opens Pizza Shop – Chelsea Heights
Its Been over 12 Months since we have had a decent pizza in the area, PSD Student Colin has just Opened his New Pizza Shop – Palermos Pizzeria, Mr Tas has been for Pizza 3 nights in a row…its that good!!
For anyone of the Bayside Victoria students or if your just dropping by in the area make sure you drop in and support one of own, but beware once you had Palermos you wont go back…………Real Home Made Authentic Italian Pizzas made fresh Daily…..Sold out 2 Nights in a row……
My recommendation : No 24 on the Menu …..Mr T Special…..
so here is the details :-
Palermos Pizzeria 236 Wells Rd, Chelsea Heights VIC
9773 4808 (Closed on Mondays)……………….
Tell them Mr T Sent you……….
