Having minimal experience in self defense, I started training with John Gill. Being a very hesitant person, I didn’t think it was possible for me to be able to do it. He made the classes fun and gives you the feeling that you are capable of doing anything. My life has turned around, and I am no longer that hesitant person anymore.  I am  now filled with confidence and major skills in defending myself. There is no better feeling than being able to stand up for yourself and hold your ground. No more getting bullied.

John Gill is a self defense master. He will turn you into an ultimate weapon and install the utmost confidence in yourself. There isn’t a better feeling than walking down the street knowing that you can handle anything that comes your way. I decided to make it a family event and know that my whole family can now defend themselves in any situation. Especially my kids, so when they head off to college, I know that no matter what happens, they can take care of themselves.  Best thing a parent can do to protect their children.

Learning taekwondo with Mr Gill has improved my confidence, discipline and self-esteem. It is also fun and a great way to keep fit. Earlier this year we did a self-defence segment on “the mornings with Kerri-Anne show.” The show was about anti-bulling and I demonstrated a few self-defence moves. It was fun and a whole new experience!

Hi, my name is Karl Warren 1st dan black belt from Tauranga New Zealand and I have a passion for Taekwondo and enjoy competing, I also enjoy teaching an hold a national certificate for referring, so I was thrilled to attend a seminar held by Master John Gill as he has won world titles and I did not want to miss this opportunity to see him. It’s fantastic to learn new methods and techniques in any martial art but to have the right teacher is most important, for you need the right technical information, correct posture, force applied, different applications and variations in technic. I personally found these questions answered and learned so much in such a small amount of time. I am looking forward to his next seminar as he has certainly made me wanting more. John Gill has a teaching passion and makes his courses exciting and fun.

As someone who started training in Tae Kwon Do back in 1979 I had seen Hapkido but never spent more than a few bumbling minutes at it. Attending a John Gill self defense workshop in 2006 was the first time I really got to try it out. WOW! John made learning exciting. His passion for self defense is infectious. I’ve gone from someone who was always a bit nervous about self defense training to a student who can’t wait for more! John is approachable, positive, motivating and fun. His demonstrations are brilliant. John doesn’t just talk the talk he walks the walk. His workshop is without doubt the best self defense training I have ever participated in and I can’t wait for more.

John Gill worked with Prep to Year 6 students at Ferntree Gully North Primary School. He conducted Safety and self-defence clinics to our school, in which students were engaged and motivated. His ability to effectively communicate with and instruct students was particularly evident with all the Children. His professionalism and commitment to the teaching of self-defence and children’s safety is to be commended. I would like to take this opportunity to thank John Gill for dedicating his time and effort and providing our students with a valuable experience.

Master John Gill has won 11 world championships and is one of the world’s best and most experienced instructors. I highly recommend you attend his classes as it will improve your life and possibly save it one day!