MABS Conference 2026 - Melbourne 24th May

For Martial Arts School Owner who want more students, more profit and more freedom.

It doesn't matter if you are a "start up" club, or well established and looking to take it to the next level. The information, presenters and networking is the best in the industry.

Business sessions will be held at the Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park. Map link in the event details. Scroll down for session details and a link to discount rooms at the venue.

✅ How to Develop Amazing Retention - Paul Veldman (Kando Martial Arts / MABS)

✅ Employer "Must Knows", how to avoid an HR Nightmare! - Debra Glowaski (Owner of Exordium Consulting)

✅ Facebook Marketing, the small tweaks for BIG results - Sam Bristow & Hugo Hobbs - Azureon Marketing

✅ Financial Essentials - Sean Dunne (Owner of Dominium Capital Consulting)

✅ Running a Successful Open Day - Paul Veldman (Kando Martial Arts / MABS)

✅ 'Round table' breakout - a chance network with other school owners and pick the brains of presenters

Why the MABS Conference? Because you want your business to allow you to do WHAT you want, WHEN you want, with WHO you want!

The Martial Arts Business Success (MABS) Conference is designed to be different. It is a smaller, more exclusive event. This means more interaction with presenters with a better ability to network. You won't get lost in the crowd, and the focus will be on YOU!

There limited places available at this event!

We don't just want to teach you how to put an extra few students on per month. You can get that information almost anywhere. We want to show you how to build your Martial Arts Business into a sustainable, systems driven school that let you reach your dream life.

At the MABS event we will also bring in external industry experts. Why listen to a Martial Arts instructor talk about financial matters, risk management, employment obligations, when we can bring you some of the best in Australia in these fields!

Can't make the event? No problem, we've got you covered!

Session recordings are available, see the ticket section to book yours!

So, who is MABS?

PAUL VELDMAN

MABS is run by Paul Veldman, Founder and Chief Instructor of one of Australia’s most successful martial arts schools – Kando Martial Arts.

A 6th degree Karate black belt, black belt in Philippine Martial Arts blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Paul is also a “Category 6” Instructor in the Floro Fighting Systems. He is also a student of Kobudo and Kinetic Fighting Systems (KEF).

The Kando Organisation has 7 locations, and more than 3500 students!

Paul was a member of Victoria Police for 17 years. During this time, he was an operational duties member, a member of the Force Response Unit and later a “train the trainer” in Conflict Management, Defensive Tactics, Firearms and Forced Building Entry Techniques. He was also a Siege and Hostage Negotiator and part of the Close Personal Protection teams.

Specialising in retention, instructor training and team building, as well as the many other day-to-day skills that add up to running a successful club, Paul created MABS to help provide guidance and assistance to businesses who do not have the financial luxury typically needed for a consultancy service. His aim? To help committed martial arts business owners gain the same success as Kando through access and assistance to programs he currently uses in his own clubs.

LOGISTICS:

Sunday 24th May - Business Conference

The Business Conference will be at the Hyatt Place Melbourne Caribbean Park, Scoresby.

Google Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QY8ew8YMSMuo3Qsy5

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please notify us of any special food requirements when booking your ticket.

There is parking available at the hotel.

For those staying at the hotel, we'll email you a discount code when you book your ticket.

Your Investment

Business Conference - Sunday 24th May 8:30am - 5pm

- includes all sessions, morning tea/lunch/afternoon tea

Early Bird Special (available until the end of March) - $197

Regular cost - $297 (still AWESOME value!)

Just ONE IDEA could easily repay your investment multiple times over!