by Millie Black | Sep 23, 2024 | News, UniSport
UOW has provided women’s self-defense classes to empower female students and teach them prevention strategies to support their safety. The National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) 2021 report collected data from 38 universities and found that one in six or 16.1 per cent...
by Olivia Tollardo | May 1, 2024 | Govt & Politics, News
Illawarra martial arts and jiu jitsu gyms are ready to take matters into their own hands over the next few weeks following the reported rise in violence towards women. Gabriel Olivera, from Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Wollongong, said teaching women to protect...
by Huynh Trung Ho | Sep 12, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News, Sport
The Wollongong annual Brazilian Jiu-jitsu competition, held at the Snakepit stadium, saw an increase in popularity for the martial arts community. The competition attracted a large number of participants and spectators who showed up to support the event. The event...
by Madison Cunliffe | Mar 15, 2017 | Sport
A 13-year-old boy carries the hopes of the Illawarra as the annual Arnold Classic Australia kicks off this weekend. Zayn Timev will be competing in the multi-sport festival, which will host international competitors and the man with his name in the title, Arnold...
by Joshua Makhoul | Aug 29, 2016 | Govt & Politics
There has been great success in the short time that Xtreme B-Force Martial Arts has been running. The family-owned business opened three years ago and has a mission to teach students of all ages the beauty of martial arts. Siblings and instructors Adam, Remzi and Esma...
