Classes at Croydon Hills Primary School
Welcome to Origins Martial Arts & Fitness
Our Mission
At Origins Martial Arts & Fitness, we help children grow into confident, respectful, and capable young people through authentic Pencak Silat, martial arts training.
Our classes go beyond kicks and punches. We use martial arts as a vehicle to develop focus, coordination, discipline, and resilience, while teaching children how to work as part of a team and carry themselves with confidence—on and off the mats.
We also place a strong emphasis on physical literacy and movement quality, building a foundation of mobility, balance, and coordination that supports not only martial arts, but sport and life in general. Students learn how to move their bodies with control, efficiency, and confidence.
Take advantage of our $29 Introductory Offer!
Our Classes are:
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Fun, safe, and suitable for all kids
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Develop resilience & a calm mindset
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Improve strength, coordination & body control
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Structured grading system for kids
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Train authentic Pencak Silat (Indonesian Martial Art)
You can find us at Croydon Hills Primary School in the PAC every Wednesday after school. Training starts at 4:00pm and is suitable for kids aged 5-12. - Total beginners are welcome to join in!
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What Your Child Will Learn
Our kids’ program is carefully designed to build a strong physical and technical foundation for martial arts, while remaining fun, safe, and age-appropriate.
Your child will learn:
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Core martial arts movement & mobility
Fundamental stances, footwork, balance, and body positioning that form the base of all martial arts movement.
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Strength, coordination & body control
Exercises and drills that develop agility, stability, flexibility, and overall athletic ability.
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Authentic martial arts techniques
Striking, defensive movements, and partner drills taught progressively and safely.
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Confidence, focus & discipline
Helping children develop self-belief, emotional control, and respect for themselves and others.
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Teamwork & resilience
Learning to work with training partners, face challenges, and keep improving over time.
No prior experience needed—beginners are welcome!
Student Pathways
For students who show interest and readiness, Origins offers clear pathways to progress beyond general training.
This may include opportunities to:
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Train towards performance and artistic demonstrations
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Develop skills for controlled sparring
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Compete in local and interstate tournaments, under qualified coaching and supervision
Participation in competitions is always optional, and students progress at their own pace. Our priority is building strong fundamentals first—physically, mentally, and technically.
Meet the Instructor
Origins Martial Arts & Fitness is led by David Bachsinar, who has spent over 25 years training in martial arts, dedicating his life to the practice, study, and teaching of the art.
David lives and teaches according to the values of a martial artist—discipline, respect, humility, and continual self-improvement. His experience spans decades of training, coaching, and competition across traditional martial arts, performance, and sport.
He is a multiple-time Australian Champion, a former World Championship competitor, and served as National Team Coach for the Australian Pencak Silat Federation in 2018, leading Australian athletes at the World Championships in Singapore. David is also a nationally accredited referee and the Victorian State Representative for Pencak Silat.
His coaching approach is structured, safe, and development-focused, with a strong emphasis on movement fundamentals, confidence, and character—helping students build skills that extend well beyond the training floor.
