About

A family dojo In Wollongong - figtree & woonona

First 2 Strike Freestyle Martial Arts; blending striking, grappling, and real-world self-defence into a complete, adaptable and practical Self Defence Martial Arts system.

martial arts Training for kids, teens & adults

At First 2 Strike, our mission is to help you:

Build confidence

Strengthen focus

Improve fitness & overall well being

Train both mind and body

Learn practical Self Defence

Reach your potential. We offer family-friendly programs where children can build confidence, parents can stay active, and everyone can share in the martial arts journey.

THE COMPETITION IS WITH YOURSELF.

Founder and Instructor

Vince Serra

Head Instructor & founder of First 2 Strike Freestyle Martial Arts

Led by our founder & head instructor, Mr. Vince Serra, a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Maiolo Freestyle Martial Arts (a mixed martial art style built for effective, realistic, and powerful self-defence) and currently trains and holds a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Vince brings brings over 20 years of martial arts experience to the mats and has dedicated his life to developing a holistic self-defence system, guided by the philosophy of being "the eternal student" — always learning, adapting, and evolving.

At First 2 Strike, our mission is to help you:

Build confidence

Strengthen focus

Improve fitness

Train both mind and body

Learn practical Self Defence

Reach your potential

Vince is integrating its principles into First 2 Strike Freestyle Martial Arts, blending striking, grappling, and real-world self-defence into a complete, adaptable and practical Self Defence Martial Arts system.

Pil Sung – Certain Victory.

About our programs

First 2 Strike Freestyle Martial Arts is based in Figtree and Woonona, Wollongong NSW.

Welcome to our Mixed Martial Arts program, where we focus on self-defence without the pressure of tournaments & competitions.

So, What Is Freestyle Martial Arts?

Freestyle Martial Arts at First 2 Strike Wollongong is:

A modern approach to martial arts

A blend of styles that creates practical, adaptable self-defence

A student-focused system that meets individual needs

A way to build confidence, strength, focus, and resilience

A training style that evolves with the practitioner and the world around us

Our freestyle martial art evolves with its practitioners, drawing inspiration from traditional martial arts like, Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Boxing, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Choi Kwon Do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Judo, Wrestling, Judo and more. The result is a unique and effective form of self-defence that adapts to your needs and abilities.

Not Locked Into One Style!

Traditional martial arts schools usually focus on one specific discipline—Freestyle Martial Arts takes a broader, more practical approach.

At First 2 Strike, we combine techniques from a variety of martial arts styles to create a well-rounded and effective self-defence system.

Our training includes:

Striking - Punching & kicking

Blocking, Evasion, and Footwork – to build strong defensive reflexes

Takedowns – Double legs, single legs, throws, sweeps and trips

Grappling and Ground Fighting – inspired by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, and Judo

Pad Drills, Controlled Sparring & Contact Training

Fitness, Agility, and Body Conditioning

Multiple Attackers - training and learning to defend against multiple attackers

Weapons Defence - bat/stick/club, knives, guns and improvised weapons.

This variety keeps classes exciting and builds real-world confidence for both kids and adults.

At our studio, we believe in developing not just physical strength, but also confidence, power, focus, flexibility, coordination, balance, and overall fitness. We strive to create a safe, friendly, and supportive environment for our students to learn valuable self-defence skills while gaining important life skills.

A Family-Friendly Martial Arts School in Wollongong

While our training is dynamic and modern, our values remain traditional. We’re proud to foster a positive, inclusive, and family-friendly environment grounded in:

Courtesy
Integrity
Respect
Perseverance
Self-control
Humility
Spirit

You don’t need any previous experience to start. Just bring a willingness to learn! Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way.

Join us in our quest for KNOWLEDGE, PREPAREDNESS & CONFIDENCE.

Our mixed martial arts program is suitable for all ages, so come and train with us today!