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2021 - We start in party mode as the PIT Venue celebrates 10 years - another wonderful part of the Personal Defence Studios journey

2020 has kicked off with a bang in more ways than 1, but we have powered through

In May, Ingleburn High School Staff booked us for a Tai Chi & Meditation Session to help them prepare for the return of the school students.
In March, We had Living Legend Ajarn Chai visit us again for seminar 2
Now looking forward to delivering all our classes and courses as scheduled
We learnt and successfully conducted zoom classes + teaching online, what a learning curve.
We have increased our overall strength & fitness with our daily workouts.
We perfected our outdoor training & PT’s in all weather conditions
We added the humble pool noodle to our box of training aides.
Kids learned risk management skills when building training circuits.
We introduced ‘Dragon Balm’ pain relief rub for sale to our essential oils product range.
Blackbelts completed their annual CPR training and then took their competitive streaks to the track at Ultimate Karting, Smeaton Grange
We have advanced in our coloured ranks across all 3 martial art systems.
We have new 1st Degree Blackbelts
We have new 2nd Degree Blackbelts
We have new 3rd Degree Blackbelts
We have many new great members
We have won awards in London
And once again the PIT has provided a safe place for all members to grow & be themselves.

2019 proved to be a bigger busier year. The PIT Crew was busy out and about.

We had Living Legend Ajarn Chai visit us for a seminar
Blackbelts enjoyed their training camp down the South Coast
Our 50+ programs were published in the NSW Health Professionals magazine 'Thrive'
We were a part of the 'Staying Active' Health Promotion Initiative
We launched our first FREE 'Longevity, Strength & Stability' program for members 60+ in the Macarthur Community proudly supported by Medacta
Assisted Camden Council's CAFE Connect project teaching Tai Chi & Meditation at their events.
Trialled NSW Health 'Health & Active Life' Program which being successful, is being launched in 2020
We become the only Facilitators in the Macarthur to offer the COTA (council on the ageing) 'Strength for Life Program for our 50+ members
We increased our 50+ members program from 1day per week to 4 days.
Facilitated many 'Stepping On Groups' in the Macarthur

2018 was such a great year for The Pit, we were involved in the following:

Guest Speaker Luncheon for the Longevity Club members & their friends with Orthopaedic Surgeon ‘Dr Mark Fleming’,
2 NEW Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation classes out in the Community - Our Longevity 50+ Clubs - more active everyday!
Stepping On @ Myrtle Cottage - Excellent results working with our Seniors on Falls Prevention
Buddies Not Bullies School Program - We are now working on permanent in school program @ Spring Farm Public School
Coaching students in Street Defence through the
Hype program @ Elizabeth Macarthur High in conjunction with MDSI
Ladies Health Evening @ Warragamba - Excellent evening and very informative