Knife-Defence Workshop (Melbourne)

Knife-Defence Workshop

In this essential Knife-Defence Workshop, you’ll be introduced to the core principles of defending against a knife attack.

This ‘Introduction to Knife-Defence’ will explore defensive skills against an edged-weapon threat - a practical introduction to surviving and escaping a life-threatening encounter, with an emphasis on function over flash.

What you will learn at this Workshop:

✅ The realities of knife attacks: psychology, patterns, and misconceptions

✅ Tactics for shielding and countering against edged-weapon attacks

✅ Skills for redirecting, controlling, and escaping from edged-weapon threats

✅ The use of improvised tools to defend against a knife attack

✅ Scenario-based drills to build skills and improve response times

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Who the Workshop is for:

This Workshop is suitable for beginners, martial artists, and martial arts instructors, who are interested in personal protection, concerned about knife attacks, and are keen to integrate weapons into their existing skillset in a fun, friendly and safe training environment.

As this is a serious topic involving potentially life-threatening situations, we approach the material with respect and clarity - but we’ll also keep most of the session light-hearted and engaging. Our goal is to create a balanced, positive training environment that supports focused learning while keeping things enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

No prior experience required - just a willingness to learn!

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Details:

This event is proudly brought to you by Coach Chung Yew Wai at Combat Martial Arts, and proudly presented by Kacey Chong at Filipino Fighting Arts Academy.

Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm (arrive by 6:15pm for 6:30pm start)

Training Venue: Combat Martial Arts. 15/29 Kirkham Rd W, Keysborough VIC 3173 (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

Parking: Free parking at the venue and free on-street parking near the venue

What to bring:

• Training knives, if you have any
• Water & snacks

What to wear: Comfortable sportswear

Payment Method: Online bookings via Eventbrite

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Bookings are Essential!

The minimum age for participants is 18 years.

If you are under the age of 18 years and you train at Combat Martial Arts (or other martial arts school), you must have permission from a parent/guardian, your martial arts instructor, and Kacey Chong to participate.

Places are limited due to the size of the training venue, and also as we have a limited number of training knives.

Don’t miss out, grab your ticket today!

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Tickets:

General Admission - $60 per person (plus Eventbrite fees) - available until 11:30pm on Tuesday 20 January 2026

Your Instructor - Kacey Chong

Kacey’s journey in martial arts began at age 5 when she was introduced to martial arts by her father. Born in Malaysia and raised in Melbourne, Australia, Kacey has a diverse background in martial arts, combat sport, combatives and personal protection, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight to her role as an instructor. 

Her training encompasses a wide array of disciplines, including sport and traditional TaeKwonDo, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Filipino Martial Arts (Eskrima-Kali-Arnis), Silat, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do Concepts, providing her students with a comprehensive understanding of both armed and unarmed combat.

She has taught members of the military and police force, as well as prison officers and security personnel; trained, coached and mentored martial arts competitors and combat sport fighters; delivered specialist programs for corporate groups, women’s groups and sporting groups; officiated at martial arts tournaments; and served as the Victorian State Technical Director of the largest martial arts tournament in Australia (National All Styles Championships), providing training and support for judges and referees at the tournament.

Beyond the mat, Kacey is passionate about empowering women and vulnerable populations with the knowledge, skills and confidence to protect themselves. Through private training, workshops and courses, she strives to make self-defence education accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or experience.

With over three decades of expertise under her belt, Kacey continues to be a driving force in the world of martial arts, inspiring and empowering people through martial arts excellence.