Welcome to Ronin Academy, located in Townsville, North Queensland (QLD). We believe that martial arts should be about honour, respect and discipline. At our academy, we strive for these ideals every day in the pursuit of perfection in our lives and our training. If this sounds like the place that you and your family would like to start or continue your martial arts journey, come and see one of our coaches and join our growing family.
We love it when visting Martial artists visit our centre and welcome everyone regardless of their affiliation. We specialise in No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) under Team Moreira, traditional Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for the whole family. This includes kids classes ran four times a week and fitness classes every weekday.
We love it when visting Martial artists visit our centre and welcome everyone regardless of their affiliation. We specialise in No-Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) under Team Moreira, traditional Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) for the whole family. This includes kids classes ran four times a week and fitness classes every weekday.
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We at Ronin Academy believe that martial arts should be about honour, respect and discipline. At our academy we strive for these ideals every day in the pursuit of knowledge and happiness in our lives. These ideals have been unchanged in many ways all through human history, from the Roman's to the Samurai (Japanese warrior class) and even seen today within society and the military.
If you are starting No GI BJJ or Martial Arts for the first time you may be unaware of some of the general house keeping of such an environment. If your new or are considering training at the Academy, please have a read through the following and please don't hesitate to ask any questions you may have.
BJJ No-Gi (also known as submission fighting, submission grappling, sport grappling) or Combat wrestling (in Japan), is a formula of competition and a general term for martial arts and combat sports that focus on clinch and ground fighting with the aim of obtaining a submission using holds.
The term "No gi" usually refers only to the form of competition and training that does not use a "jacket", "gi, " or "combat kimono, " often worn with belts that establish rank by colour.Instead of the gi we wear shorts, skin-sticky clothing such as Rash guards, tights (spats) and other mixed short clothes so they do not rip off.
The term "No gi" usually refers only to the form of competition and training that does not use a "jacket", "gi, " or "combat kimono, " often worn with belts that establish rank by colour.Instead of the gi we wear shorts, skin-sticky clothing such as Rash guards, tights (spats) and other mixed short clothes so they do not rip off.
Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques known as the plumb or collar ties. Muay Thai is known as "the art of eight limbs" because it utilises the combination of fists, elbows, knees and shins. It became widespread internationally in the mid twentieth century, when practitioners defeated high ranking students of other martial arts.
This event has become the proving ground for martial artist since this time and the sport of MMA began to gain popularity. MMA had already existed around the world in many different formats and competitions that where similar to the UFC already existed. With this said it was the UFC that brought arts like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) to the forefront of martial arts.
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Keels Brooke
Oct 28, 2021
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Jason Piper
Sep 20, 2021
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My son built self confidence, self esteem, humility and kindness under Chris and Kelly Sepnce's watchful eye. They treated him (and still treat him, like family).
A positive spin off from this, is he's a beast in the cage, and just a kind and humble human being out of it. Chris and Kelly played a major role in how good a human being Jake is. They spent time with him on, and off the mat.
You want to get fit and have fun doing it? You want your kids how to learn to defend themselves and build self confidence so they don't even have to get physical doing it? Join Ronin.
A positive spin off from this, is he's a beast in the cage, and just a kind and humble human being out of it. Chris and Kelly played a major role in how good a human being Jake is. They spent time with him on, and off the mat.
You want to get fit and have fun doing it? You want your kids how to learn to defend themselves and build self confidence so they don't even have to get physical doing it? Join Ronin.
Troyden Haupt
Aug 24, 2021
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Great place to train and learn, very friendly environment everyone is willing to help you achieve your goals. Whether your battling anxiety, or depression, want to lose weight or tone up, or learn fight techniques or self defence techniques Ronin acadamy is the place to meet good people and kick goals.
Briar J.
Aug 20, 2021
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Ronin has a fantastic welcoming environment and the Spence's make every one feel like they're family. Great gym equipment and classes for everyone. All of the trainers are very knowledgeable and want you to be your best. My daughter has been doing the mini samurais classes for almost 6 years and enjoys every minute of it. It has been great for her fitness, confidence and she's made friends for life. A truly caring, wonderful gym that would suit anyone.
Adrian Warde
Aug 20, 2021
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Was lucky enough to have Spence and Brooke walk me to the ring for my first Muay Thai fight, top coach along with Brooke, amazing people, not only did they make me feel welcome they made me feel like part of the family which is the ronin way. Cannot recommend ronin academy enough, unbelievable experience training there and can’t wait to go back☘️🇮🇪 🇦🇺 👊
Rebecca Nelson
Aug 16, 2021
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Stephen Richard Lane
Aug 12, 2021
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The team at Ronin are 100% professional. Highly skilled in their fields and they create such a welcoming atmosphere. The best thing about Ronin is that they cater for people of all skills and ages, and help you get through the tough times of learning a new skill. I would not hesitate in recommending Ronin to anyone! It is one amazing place.
Damien Phillips
Aug 09, 2021
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Scott Malcomson
Aug 06, 2021
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My 11yr old son wanted to try out a class before committing to signing up. Halfway through the class I could see the smile on his face and knew he was in. The entire staff and students have been so welcoming to us. The facilities are fantastic and offer a high quality environment to learn the various disciplines on offer.
Highly recommended Ronin Academy.
Highly recommended Ronin Academy.
Wynnette Gudge
Jul 18, 2021
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Ash Millwood
Jul 16, 2021
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Jill Grantham
Jan 12, 2021
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Troyden Haupt
Mar 10, 2020
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Michael Quabba
Dec 08, 2019
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Colin Baxter
Aug 06, 2019
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