WELCOME TO
ARMED COMBAT & TACTICS AUSTRALIA
REAL WORLD TACTICAL DEFENCE SOLUTIONS
At Armed Combat & Tactics Australia, we believe it is crucial to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to protect themselves and their loved ones in various situations. By providing practical, realistic, and effective training, participants can learn how to respond to potential threats, de-escalate conflicts, and defend themselves in violent confrontations, all in a friendly, safe and supportive environment.
What We Do....
Who We Are...
Kym Pethybridge
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ACT - Short Weapons Instructor (SWIC1&2)
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Krav Maga Qualified Instructor
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Krav Maga - Level 10 (Black)
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Cert III & IV - Fitness
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Conflict Resolution
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Control Persons Using Empty Hand Techniques
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Government Investigations
Head Instructor
A.C.T & Krav Maga
Kym embarked on her martial arts training adventure as a young adult. Her motivation to learn martial arts came from personal experiences and a dangerous incident in which Kym was involved.
She trained in Zen Do Kai, until she discovered Krav Maga. Kym gave up Zen Do Kai and devoted her training to Krav Maga in 2010. She trained under her Chief instructor from Sydney for 3 years before reaching Level 10 – Black.
Kym completed her full Instructors’ training and became a Tactical Krav Maga (TKM) Qualified Instructor in 2014.
In addition to Krav Maga, Kym starting learning and training in the full contact weapon fighting system - Armed Combat & Tactics (A.C.T) in 2017. Early on in her training, she attended workshops in Sydney to gain more knowledge and experience, but over the past 3 years Kym has kept in direct contact with the Founder of A.C.T International in Israel, Alexander Zhelezniak. To keep her skills current, in 2023 Kym attended an A.C.T. International 5-day camp run by Alexander in Frankfurt, Germany, with other instructors from 8 different countries also in attendance. Kym also held a 3-day International Seminar delivered by Alex here in Perth in 2024 with some students travelling from other countries to get in on the ACTion.
Kym has also done some training in Boxing, Muay Thai and Kickboxing.
Kym's main objective is to share her expertise in martial arts and self-defence with individuals who share her passion. Her goal is to empower others, instil confidence, and equip them with the skills to navigate and escape potentially dangerous situations. By helping even just one person enhance their self-defence abilities and feel more secure, Kym considers her mission fulfilled.
Rasta Ataei
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ACT - Short Weapons Instructor (SWIC1)
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Krav Maga - Level 10 (Black)
Assistant Instructor
A.C.T & Krav Maga
Rasta started training in Krav Maga in 2021. She was looking for something that would give her the confidence of knowing she could defend herself should the need arise.
Krav Maga appealed to her as it was more of a real-life, non-sport oriented Martial Art, which combined a range of disciplines and techniques to provide an overall effective system. After consistent training, in 2024 Rasta completed her Level 10 - Black.
Whilst training in Krav Maga, Rasta also enjoyed learning Armed Combat & Tactics and how to fight with and against short/bladed weapons. In September 2024, she completed the ACT SWIC1 course which was delivered by the founder of ACT International Alexander Zhelezniak, whilst he was here in Perth.
As well as Krav & ACT, Rasta also enjoys running, teaching Piano, and is studying for a Medical Degree.