Championship Record
A Legacy of Excellence
28x
World Champion
Individual title wins
40+
Years Teaching
Experience since 1985
8th Dan
Grandmaster
Hapkido & Taekwondo
1000s
Students Trained
Across Australia & USA
Why Train With John Gill?
More than martial arts — a complete system for building a stronger, safer, more confident life.
Confidence
Build unshakeable self-confidence through proven martial arts training with a world champion instructor.
Fitness
Full-body conditioning that improves strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall health at any age.
Real Self Defence
Practical, street-ready techniques from over 270 major Hapkido techniques with 10,000+ variations.
Discipline
Develop mental toughness, focus, and the discipline that carries over into every area of your life.
Personal Growth
A journey of continuous improvement — physically, mentally, and spiritually — guided by a true master.
Free Intro Lesson
No commitment required
Experience world-class self-defence training with a complimentary introductory group lesson. See why families across Sydney trust Grandmaster John Gill.
Claim Your Free Lesson$47 First Month Pass
New students special offer
Start training immediately with our introductory month at a special rate. Full access to group classes, expert instruction, and a supportive training environment.
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Training Programs
World-class instruction across all disciplines
Hapkido
The Complete Art of Self-Defence
Dynamic striking, kicking, throwing, joint-locking, and grappling. Over 270 major techniques with more than 10,000 variations. The original mixed martial art.
Taekwondo
Olympic Martial Art
Systematic Korean martial art enhancing spirit and life through body-and-mind training. Poomse, Kyorugi, Kyukpa, and full belt progression through 1st Dan black belt.
Women's Self Defence
Empowerment & Safety
Physical, verbal, and psychological defence strategies for women of all ages and fitness levels. Weekend workshops for corporate, community, and sporting groups.
Kids Self Defence
Ages 3-12
Tiny Tots Taekwondo (3-5yrs) and Junior Taekwondo (6-12yrs). Age-appropriate safety, discipline, focus, confidence training, and anti-bullying skills.
Private Lessons
One-on-One with the Grandmaster
Private or semi-private lessons with Grandmaster John Gill (8th Dan) at $200/hr or Chief Instructor Issac Yeoh (2nd Dan TKD, 1st Dan Hapkido) at $120/hr. Split with up to 4 people.
S.A.F.E. Seminars
Self Protection • Anti Bullying • Fun & Fitness • Empowerment
Personal safety and self-defence seminars designed for women, children, and parents. Learn to manage stress, build assertiveness, and perform under pressure.
Timetable
Class Schedule
Monday to Sunday training sessions
Monday - Friday
Tiny Tots Taekwondo
Ages 3-5
Taekwondo
Ages 6-12
Hapkido
Teens & Adults
Defence Fit To Music
Family & Adults
Hapkido
Teens & Adults
Street Self-Defence & MMA
Adults Only
Saturday & Sunday
Family Class
Adults & Children
Cardio Kickboxing
All Levels
Hapkido
Teens & Adults
S.A.F.E. Seminar
All Ages
103 Hunter St, Hornsby NSW 2077
Pricing
Membership Plans
Choose the training tier that fits your journey
White Belt Starter
Start your self-defence journey with beginner lessons, confidence training, and foundation skills.
Yellow Belt Training
Continue your progress with structured lessons, drills, and monthly training goals.
Blue Belt Training
Intermediate training for stronger technique, discipline, and real-world self-defence skills.
Green Belt Training
Advanced student training with higher-level lessons, grading preparation, and deeper skill work.
Full Student Access
Best value yearly membership for serious students who want ongoing access to training and progression.
Group Lessons — Adults
$35/wk — 1 lesson per week
$60/wk — 2 lessons per week
$75/wk — Unlimited lessons
Payment: Fortnightly or monthly
Group Lessons — Children & Teenagers
$30/wk — 1 lesson per week
$50/wk — 2 lessons per week
$70/wk — Unlimited lessons
Payment: Fortnightly, monthly, or per school term
Private & Specialist Training
Private Lessons — Grandmaster John Gill
$200/hour (split with up to 4 people)
Private Lessons — Chief Instructor Isaac Yeoh
$120/hour (split with up to 4 people)
Instructor To You
$300/hour — Home, office, workplace (Sydney & Central Coast NSW)
Women's Self Defence Course
$195 for 3 weeks (2 hours per session)
S.A.F.E. Seminars
$70 adults · $50 children & pensioners
Topics: Self-Protection, Anti-Bullying, Fitness, Empowerment
Worldwide Online Training
Family Home Lessons: $150 USD/hour per household (by appointment)
Live Group Lesson: $30 USD per lesson per household (AEST timetable)
Member Rewards & Bonuses
Every referral earns 10 points (1 point = $1). Points apply to training and grading fees.
Blackbelt Bonus: Earn your 1st Dan Black Belt and receive free lifetime training in that style.
Instructor Training available for members who already hold a black belt in any style.
Train Anywhere
Online Academy
One-time purchase belt packages with lifetime video access
How It Works
Purchase your belt package below
Receive instant access to training videos
Train at your own pace — lifetime access
Contact us when ready for grading
White Belt Package
One-time purchase
Included Videos
Yellow Belt 8 Package
One-time purchase
Included Videos
Yellow Belt 7 Package
One-time purchase
Included Videos
Blue Belt 4 Package
One-time purchase
Included Videos
Ready to grade? Contact us at [email protected] to arrange your belt grading with Grandmaster John Gill.
Your Journey
Belt Progression
Your journey from beginner to black belt
White Belt
Foundation & basics
Yellow Belt
Structured drills
Blue Belt
Intermediate technique
Green Belt
Advanced skills
Red Belt
Pre-black belt mastery
Black Belt
1st Dan & beyond
The Grandmaster
About Grandmaster John Gill
Multiple World Self-Defence Champion
Grandmaster John Gill
Grandmaster John Gill is a Multiple World Self-Defence Champion, a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, and an 8th Dan Black Belt in Hapkido & Taekwondo. He holds the Australian record for the most individual world title wins in Australian sporting history.
A seven-time nominee for Australian of the Year for his contribution to women's and children's safety, John is also an Ambassador for the White Ribbon Foundation and an International Motivational Speaker.
He pioneered self-defence teaching at Australian girls' high schools from 1985, opened the world's first women's-only Hapkido class in 1987, won the 2016 Action Star event in Sydney, and was cast as the “Grandmaster” in the 2017 movie One Shot.
In 2019, John was selected by the Australian Government to teach self-defence in the Solomon Islands. He is the principal and master instructor of the Australian School of Self Defence and the USA School of Self-Defense.
As seen on
Studio Ten • The Today Show • Sunrise • Kerri-Anne • Ch10 News • 7.30 Report • Hinch
Featured in: Think Big, The World's Greatest Martial Artists, Real Women's Self Defense, Who's Who in the Martial Arts
Community
Student Testimonials
What our community says
“John Gill is a self-defence master who will turn you into an ultimate weapon. He gave my family the confidence to defend themselves.”
Suzanne
Watch
Videos & Media
Watch Grandmaster Gill in action
Grandmaster John Gill - World Champion Highlights
Find Us
Training Locations
Multiple centres across Sydney's North Shore
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