Practical Skills. Strong Character.
A Proud Martial Arts Tradition.
Train in Eskrima, Arnis and Kali on the Central Coast, NSW. Develop practical self-defence skills, sharper awareness, confidence and discipline in a respectful and supportive training community.
More Than Martial Arts
At Coastal Edge Filipino Martial Arts, we train not only to sharpen skill, but to strengthen character. Our students learn practical, adaptable skills that build physical capability, confidence, discipline and personal responsibility.
Training is grounded in the principles of Eskrima, Arnis and Kali. Students develop timing, distance, footwork, body movement and control while learning how weapons-based techniques connect with empty-hand applications.
Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or continuing your martial arts journey, you will be welcomed into a community that values respect, humility, effort and continuous improvement.
Training That Builds Real Capability
Coastal Edge students develop a well-rounded foundation in Filipino martial arts. Every skill is taught with an emphasis on precision, timing, flow and practical application.
Weapons-Based Fundamentals
Learn single-stick and double-stick skills, classical Filipino martial arts striking, espada y daga and introductory blade concepts as your training progresses.
Movement, Timing and Flow
Improve balance, positioning, coordination and reflexes while learning how to connect techniques and adapt when a situation changes.
Empty-Hand Applications
Develop striking, footwork, body shifting, trapping, joint locking and close-quarter control. Learn how stick movements can translate into empty-hand techniques.
Self-Defence Awareness
Build situational awareness and the ability to remain calm under pressure, with an introduction to legal rights and responsibilities in a self-defence situation.
About Steve
Four Decades of Experience.
One Grounded Approach to Training.
Steve is the Founder and Chief Instructor of Coastal Edge Filipino Martial Arts. With more than 40 years of martial arts experience, he brings together deep technical knowledge, practical real-world insight and a calm, approachable teaching style that helps every student feel welcome.
A Skilled Instructor Who Puts People First
When you walk into training with Coastal Edge Filipino Martial Arts, the first thing you are likely to notice about Steve is his calm confidence and genuine warmth. He has the experience to challenge seasoned practitioners, but he also understands how important it is for a complete beginner to feel safe, respected and supported from the moment they step onto the mat.
Steve began training in 1980 and has spent more than four decades learning, teaching and refining practical martial arts. His background spans Filipino and Korean martial arts, modern combatives, military service, security operations, workplace training and community care.
That breadth of experience shapes every class. Training is practical without being intimidating, disciplined without being rigid, and grounded in the belief that progress looks different for every student.
At Coastal Edge, you are not just learning techniques. You are joining a community led by an instructor who genuinely cares about your progress, your wellbeing and your journey.
