About Us

ABOUT SAMSEI MARTIAL ARTS

We believe in empowering people in everything we do!

OUR STORY 

We believe in empowering people in everything we do!

The way we empower people is by training our students to respect themselves, respect each other and to have confidence in their abilities, confidence to defend themselves and those they care about most. We believe in family values, we have teachers filled with passion and who know people learn best in a safe, clean and fun environment.


Samsei’s head instructor has 30 years experience and teaches Karate based Martial Arts to children and adults in South Vermont and surrounding areas.


To us Samsei means family and togetherness. We are a husband and wife team focused on providing quality Martial Arts training with a high level of customer satisfaction and dedication to our students.

Sensei Greg Curwood

Sensei Greg Curwood is both energetic and passionate. He has trained in various Martial Arts over the last thirty years. These include Traditional and Freestyle Karate, Kickboxing, Shootfighting, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Arnis. He is recognized by Martial Arts Australia as a Certified Practising Instructor. Sensei Greg is also a former member of the Victoria Police Force. In a career that spanned over twenty-four years, he worked at several busy General Duties stations, a Criminal Investigation Task Force, Police Prosecutions and the Operational Safety and Tactics Training unit where he was a full time senior instructor in Defensive Tactics (fight skills), Tactical Communications and Firearms to instructors, sworn members and recruits alike. He retired from the Police Force in May 2014 and has since dedicated himself to teaching our students from a wealth of experience in Martial Arts and life. 

Program Manager
Emma Curwood

Emma is very passionate about what we do. She has worked in many customer service and retail industry roles including both store management and merchandise planning. She is the head of our administration and reception operations and oversees the training of all of our front of counter staff. She liaises directly with our students and their families and will often be the first person to greet you when you come in and meet us for the first time.

What people say about Samsei Martial Arts

I've been impressed with Samsei since day one, the training staff are fantastic and the ethics and instructing style of the club is second to none. The students and families involved in the club are supportive, encouraging and amazing individuals. Highly recommend Samsei to any families wanting to enrol for martial arts.

Pauline from Wantirna

I drive past 7 other dojos to attend training at Samsei, because the culture at Samsei is based on acceptance and empowerment. The leadership team here focus on supporting students to achieve their own goals, at their own pace. As an adult who has never been involved in any sports activities previously, I really appreciate this attitude, as it enables me to have a really positive experience of training. Thanks to the Samsei crew!

Zoe from Belgrave South

Our family has been involved in the club for three years. It has given our boys so much confidence and our elder son is part of the leadership group which he loves helping to teach the younger students, along with skills for life. There are many incredible teen and young adult role models for our children to look up to along with fabulous Sensei and staff who are always encouraging. Great family club for young and old.

Jenni from Blackburn South

Been to a number of clubs in the area for my 2x kids & found this very special club. Really well suited to families, lots of fun & teaching kids not only great skills, but the right attitude & approach.
Has helped my kids grow in confidence & built useful life-skills that they take with them after they leave the Dojo. Would recommend to anyone who is looking to see their kids grow & learn in a positive environment.

David from Blackburn South

Great respect within the club toward all. Sensei speaks to students in a way they understand and respond well to. In giving respect he has earnt respect..

Dan from Vermont South

I can highly recommend "Samsei martial arts.” We have our children here and it has empowered them to be confident, strong, kind kids who can defend themselves if they ever need to. From the owners to the junior leadership team and everyone in between, their staff is supportive and professional. We love it here.

Jacq from Vermont

Highly recommend Samsei. Both myself and 2 sons have been training here for 3 + years. It is a fantastic family run club where we get to learn invaluable self defence and self confidence skills. Sensei has so much experience and fantastic dealing with kids and adults. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Leonie from Vermont South

"Highly recommend "Samsei martial arts". I have train with the club,my daughter also train at Samsei, she's in leadership team it help her so much to be confident, strong, kind person and who can defend herself and love her training or helping out. Best club we love it here!!!!

Seum from Wantina

*** Highly recommended *** My kids and I have been here for almost 2 years. I have nothing but awesome things to say about the programs, instructors and the Family atmosphere! My daughter's self confidence and resilience has gone through the roof and my youngest is loving the program for 4-5 year olds. Learning how to use his voice and defend himself if needed. Kids learn life skills while having fun!

Sylvia from Kilsyth South

"Great family club! Three generations of my family train at Samsei, joined here three years ago and still enjoy every class. Sensei is very friendly and approachable for both young and older students. Sampai's are confident, very helpful and super friendly also."

Bella from Box Hill South

"Such a great club with great instructors and students. My son and I are students and always enjoy every single class. A great family club!"

Tina from Burwood East

"An amazing club with a positive, committed and balanced approach to Martial Arts!"

Gordana from Glen Waverley

"We joined Samsei two years ago for our (then 4yr old) twins Billy & Zack to start in their Little Ninja program.
The boys love it and have rarely missed a class since joining. It's improved their co-ordination, self confidence, respect, listening to name a few.
But as parents we especially like how it supports our parenting style and how it doesn't just stay in the class but skills are transferred and interested into daily life like bullying, stranger danger, being hurt and learning how to say no for example. It's life skills through learning martial arts.
We cannot talk highly enough of the staff at Samsei Martial Arts. Owner and head teacher Sensei Greg takes the Ninja class with an excellent support team. The leadership program opportunity starts very young and our boys have not only examples of leadership from Sensei Greg and the adult Sempai's but Sempai's of all ages with a young female preteen Sempai.
The staff are caring but firm and are very clear with their high expectations.
It's great to see not only our twins but other children grow and develop, not just with their skill mastery but with behavior and concentration improving as time passes.
Thanks Samsei Martial Ars for such an awesome program."

Annika from Mooroolbark
Share by: