Dark Carnival in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Martial arts school

Dark Carnival

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 422 000 145

Address: 69 Dundas Court Phillip 2606 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.dark-carnival.com.au/

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25.01.2022 RZ Self Preservation and BJJ No Gi on a Tuesday night :) Coach @bjjrodrigosilva working the single leg to secure side control. Meanwhile I took the Self Pres class through ways to deal with the shirt grab.... #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #nogi #redzonethreatmanagement #redzoneprime #selfpreservation #selfdefense #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun

25.01.2022 Shaka game is strong with the DCJJ crew. Wednesday night fun with BJJ and Muay Thai :) #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #dchq #fun

24.01.2022 Almost done Tomorrow we get to welcome people into a 90% complete Dark Carnival Headquarters. There is still some equipment and fittings to arrive, placements and such, however all in all it has come together with the help of some amazing humans.... We ask a little patience as we sort out the last 10%. However...I am sure you all will love it NOTE* DCKids will be run upstairs as of tomorrow. No Rest For The Wicked #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #dchq #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #mma #selfpreservation #selfdefense #redzonethreatmanagement #gym #fitness #health #family #fun

23.01.2022 This week Dark Carnival kicked over 10 years. When it was created, I was working full time, shift work included. 2010 DC was an entity in my garage. 2010/11 DC ran out of a school basketball court and my garage. 2011/12 DC joined the awesome team @stockade_training_centre where we were able to build surrounded by amazing supportive people. 2013 DC stepped out into its own premises (alongside @thefunclife )... Sharing a 500sqm space in Woden. This also signalled my resignation from @ausfedpolice to focus on DC. 2014/2015 DC needed more space so we did a swap with Func. 2016 DC became a co-owned entity by myself and the amazing @tashdarkcarnival 2018 DC moved to its own premises in Phillip. 2020 has been an interesting year however not enough to stop DC, in fact, quite the opposite. To everyone who has supported DC over the years, thank you. As we roll into our next phase of growth we look forward to becoming a part of your story, as you become a part of ours. No Rest For The Wicked. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #dchq #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #mma #selfpreservation #selfdefense #redzonethreatmanagement #redzoneprime #redzoneknifedefence #wickedfitness #gettingflexual #strength #conditioning #family #health #fun

23.01.2022 After an awesome Muay Thai class, the fundamentals session was packed! Great to see many peeps staying on to work the fundamentals of pad holding. Being a solid pad holder is crucial to being a good training partner. This allows your partner to strike in a confident and meaningful way, rather than just spamming shots for unreal targets.... Great work!! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #training #padholder #padholding #learning #technical #trainingpartner #pads #fitness #gym #health #family #fun

23.01.2022 Busy week with awesome people on the mats :) Finishing the week with a pool noodle fight. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun #poolnoodle

22.01.2022 Monday night madness. Kids BJJ and Kids Muay Thai followed by the adults. With gradings fast approaching, it was awesome to see peeps honing their tech. Wicked to see some new faces on the mats too...as well as some old ones @antoni_karamacoski ... #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #kidsmartialarts #kidsbjj #kidsmuaythai #family #fun #dchq #health #fitness

22.01.2022 Over 48 hours and @dandarkcarnival is still at it. Make sure you send him a msg, or even better, drop out and say g'day :) Donations are still being taken for this great event.... https://www.mycause.com.au//2/veterans-support-centre-page #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fundraiser #fundraising #veterans #adf #community #support #army #navy #airforce #police #fire #defence #veteranssupport

21.01.2022 I don't shift heavy too often. However today I felt like a challenge. From working 120kg, picked up 150kg for 2 reps.... Nice day for it too! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #strength #conditioning #family #health #fun #wasabitshaky

21.01.2022 Happy birthmas to this legend of a human Coach @aaronrudyv Can't wait until the borders open and I catch you on the mats again brother. From everyone at DC.... Hope you had a great day!! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #centerline #dclb #longbeach #california #birthday #legend #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #family #fun

20.01.2022 In the wise words of Vinnie Jones "It was emotional". 63 hours in @dandarkcarnival turned around to ask the competitors behind him if they liked pokemon. Yup. Pokemon. Standing there, hand off the car.... It was an interesting 'competition' to say the least, and more so an interesting insight into why our society is cactus with the number of morally flexible individuals. Still, some 13 odd thousand was raised for veterans support, and that is what the aim was :) Dan followed all of the rules and can hold his sleepy head high. To everyone who came out and supported, legends. To Carrissa who started this whole process, legend. To the veterans who will benefit from the funds raised, legends. Thank you all! The car ride home was hilarious, but for now...Bed time! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #fundraiser #fundraising #veterans #adf #community #support #army #navy #airforce #police #fire #defence #veteranssupport #family #health #fun

19.01.2022 Thursday night Self Preservation working out of common grabs and locks. Sparring class building their games in the chaos of a resistant opponent Good times with good people.... #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #training #gym #sparring #selfpreservation #selfdefense #redzonethreatmanagement #redzoneprime #fitness #health #family #fun

19.01.2022 Oooooooooweeeeeee 2 weeks flew past! We hope you have enjoyed the break :)... In 4 more days we reopen Dark Carnival for 2021. New timetable is up so make sure you get amongst the new lunch classes as well as morning classes. Take advantage of the new year specials and kick (pun intended) 2021 off on the right foot. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #dchq #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #kidsmartialarts #family #kidsbjj #kidsmuaythai #fitness #health #fun

18.01.2022 Wicked morning on the mats with @fortemaustralia focusing on women's self defence. The considerations for day to day safety vary between the genders. Awareness and having plan A through G given these considerations is huge, especially when dealing with past experience and trauma.... Teaching awareness and presence, using posture and voice then backing it up with physical violence, if required, to shut down a dangerous situation with the ability to escalate or de-escalate using Red Zone Threat Management principles. Great work by everyone and a huge thank you to Cath from @fortemaustralia for organising :) Shout out to @mkmeats for donating the meat as well as an awesome 4 burner BBQ!! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #fortemaustralia #fortem #womensselfdefence #safety #selfpreservation #training #gym #fitness #health #family #redzonethreatmanagement #redzoneprime #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle

18.01.2022 In this world you meet legends. One such legend is this man and his amazing family. Not only is he a purveyor of fine and quality meats @mkmeats , he is also a rocking human being who is super supportive of the community around him. Thank you for the ongoing support and friendship. ... Get amongst it good people, support local. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #m&kmeats #butcher #meat #legend #community #support #family #health #fun

18.01.2022 Rules. Got to have rules. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #mma #selfpreservation #selfdefense #redzonethreatmanagement #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun #rules

17.01.2022 Morning BJJ and Morning Muay Thai. 0630 Tuesday and Thursday :) #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #goodmorning #energy #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun

17.01.2022 We still here. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #fundraiser #fundraising #veterans #support #army #navy #airforce #police #fire #defence #veteranssupport #family #health #fun

16.01.2022 DCXmas started off with a bang....and a laugh....and some pain. @paintballsports_act hosted us again this year for some fun with DC coaches, students and clients running amok on the paintball field. Thanks to everyone who turned up and had a good laugh. Great way to see out a crazy year ;)... This was just the beginning of our celebrations though! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #selfpreservation #christmas #dcxmas #xmas #party #paintball #family #health #fun

16.01.2022 Is there a better way to start the morning? Coach @lex_harps01 bringing the tech for Morning Muay Thai working the clinch. Meanwhile, Coach @bjjrodrigosilva working the pressure in the morning BJJ class.... Afterwards, caught up with the one and only @beyondgrappling alongside the DC Coaches and Big Pete for a sneaky No Gi roll. Best. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #dchq #fun

16.01.2022 Coach @bjjrodrigosilva running the BJJ class through side control. Fun all round....until the knee rides. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun

16.01.2022 I know 2 puppers who are excited for holidays 4pm today, DC will be shut for 2 weeks. We reopen with our new timetable on 11th January.... There will be posts recapping the year and thanking certain people for their contributions in what was an interesting year For now though, from Maeve and Murphy and all of the DC Family, have a merry Christmas, travel safe and have a great new years! Much love to all. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #dchq #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun #christmas #holidays #newyear

15.01.2022 Bit of end of year fun with Thrift Roll. Awesome turn out with some even better outfits! Great way to raise some funds for local charities.... #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #christmas #charity #fundraiser #family #health #fun

15.01.2022 After a wicked morning of paintball, it was time to shower and get ready for the afternoon festivities at DCHQ. This was a combined Xmas and grand reveal event. Mechanical bull, hand ball and games while the amazing Hard Cover played an amazing set.... Shout out to Sean and the band, Mark from @elainesgourmetpies for providing sausage rolls and tables and chairs. Marcus from @mkmeats for providing tasty meats for the event! Good people :) This all came together with the help of some amazing humans who I will post about...but first...surrounded by all these amazing people there was a little news that @little.aussie.traveler and I wanted to share (as well as a little surprise for her) #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #christmas #party #food #family #health #fun

14.01.2022 Monday night fun with Muay Thai and BJJ :) Working offence and defence tech while the BJJ crew under Coach @bjjrodrigosilva punish the side control with baseball bat chokes and transition to broken scarf. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #nakmuay #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun #dchq

14.01.2022 Fun times with the punching and the kicking and the choking. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun

13.01.2022 Hi team, Reminder that there is no BJJ class running tomorrow morning as we have our Christmas party. Also reminder..... Come have fun at the Christmas party :)... See you tomorrow :)

12.01.2022 Ooooooooooooft What a week. First things first...huge shout out to these little and not so little legends on an awesome week of gradings for the DCKids program. Term 3 is always fun with the kids learning to use their legs to defend themselves.... Week 9 sees the kids tested on their technique both offence and defence, but, most importantly to respond appropriately. Just because someone pushes you, doesn't mean you can hit them. Just because you turn up, doesn't mean you pass and term 3 is one of the toughest gradings to pass. Huge congratulations to all who graded successfully and more so to those who didn't, as I look forward to seeing your development over the next term! Term 4 will see the kids learning BJJ to defend themselves against grounded attacks. Registration is open now :) #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #dckids #kidsbjj #kidsmartialarts #bullyproof #antibullying #confidence #growth #resilience #family #health #fun

11.01.2022 Might be time to get a bigger gym...Monday night magic. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #dchq #family fitness #fun #doyoulikepokemon

11.01.2022 Wicked way to spend the morning with @warrior_jiujitsu_collective and the first open mat for first responders past and present. Energy was awesome, many laughs and rolls. Finished off the morning with a BBQ and meats supplied by @mkmeats (which is a huge upgrade on the old 2 burner), Ice baths and sun.... Thanks to everyone who came out and look forward to hitting the mats with more legends in the future. #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #warriorjiujitsucollective #firstresponder #family #health #support #army #navy #airforce #police #fire #defence #veteranssupport

11.01.2022 DCKids term 3 almost at an end and their development has been awesome. Kids have learned to use their legs to defend themselves. Long and powerful tools when trained, the kids have learned to use their legs, even under fire.... Term 4 will see the kids working Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to defend themselves against grounded attacks. Registration open next week! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #dckids #kidsmuaythai #kidsbjj #kidsmartialarts #selfpreservation #bullyproof #antibullying #health #family #fun

10.01.2022 Reminder! Nil classes tomorrow however we have an open mat from 5pm to 630pm :) Rock in, get some rounds out and get a sweat on #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun #publicholiday #strayaday

10.01.2022 Wednesday night fun with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu :) #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun

09.01.2022 RZ Self Preservation alongside @bjjrodrigosilva working the BJJ No Gi class. Nice. Nice.... #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #redzonethreatmanagement #redzoneprime #selfpreservation #selfdefense #health #safety #family #fun

09.01.2022 Mid week madness! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun

08.01.2022 Putting in the work ;) #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #wakeywakey #fundraiser #fundraising #veterans #support #fun

08.01.2022 Shout out to my friend, mentor, coach and brother from another mother @redzonethreatmanagement @centerlinegym Coach Jerry Wetzel. Care package from the US with this super fly RZ hat as well as casual gi pants and masks. Too cool.... Much love from everyone at DC and hope you and the family are well! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #redzonethreatmanagement #redzoneprime #redzoneknifedefence #selfpreservation #training #gym #fitness #health #family #fun

07.01.2022 Saturday was an awesome and rare spectacle. A demonstration of physical, mental and emotional fortitude. Big Ben and @dandarkcarnival undertook their Green Grading under the DCMT curriculum alongside @lex_harps01 and @riley_darkcarnival who undertook their Brown Grading.... Over 2 hours, these guys demonstrated their technical knowledge and skill. Ringcraft, tactic, techniques and application. It is rough and the grades were well earned. Super proud of Ben, Dan, Riley and Alexis. Shout out to Michael and Tash plus everyone who helped with the sparring and support :) #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #nakmuay #grading #dcmt #promotion #learning #development #fitness #health #family #fun

07.01.2022 Pt 1. Last training session of 2020 done and dusted. Trying to revive life back into my poor hamstrings...what better time to look back on the year that was.... Started a scorcher. Literally on fire. A lot of people lost their homes and livelihoods, uncertainty was rife. There was fire on the hills and we were put on notice to evacuate. Through it all, the good people at DC supported each other and the community at large raising over 7k in donations for fire relief. We took on a trainee @riley_darkcarnival who over the year has grown on and off the mats, displaying his knowledge and passion for martial arts and taking an interest in the awesome people we get to interact with. Got to go to Fiji and see 2 amazing humans get married (Phil & Carla). Love you guys. Adopted another dog! Maeve Got to catch up with the legendary @chrishaueter96 and see Riley, @lachlanhc @greeneggz and @dandarkcarnival receive their blue belts and Dan's purple belt. As well as seeing @lt_darkcarnival Receive his black belt after 20 odd years of training, maybe 300...who knows. Then it all got turned upside down because someone ate a bat (allegedly). I would be lying if I said I was cool calm and collected facing what could be the end of my industry, however, we kept moving. Operation Black Circus was activated and we did what we could in the carpark at the gym. Myself, Dan, Riley and the champion @dougbatmanhall got to work creating the DCOA. Days into weeks, weeks into months then we got the good news, can reopen in a fashion. Creative use of pool noodles and plastic rods enabled us to keep training and man it was good to see people again. While the world fluctuated, Canberra stabilised. Slowly we returned to 'normal' through a hero, called Barry, who became the face of covid. This presented opportunities, we brought on @bjjrodrigosilva to head up our BJJ program. Upstairs became vacant in a renters market...so we took the plunge, doubling the floor space of DC and starting the groundwork for DCHQ. Around this time @little.aussie.traveler and I also started a process The hard work went in, DCHQ started to take shape and maaaaan what an outcome. Pt 2...

04.01.2022 Ninja skills #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #kids #dckids #jumping #confidence #littleninja #skills #fitness #health #family #fun

03.01.2022 It is the smiles on our clients faces after their sessions that warm our hearts... @jenna_jfit #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #private #client #oneonone #fitness #rolling #health #family #fun

02.01.2022 Good morning!! #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #gym #fitness #health #family #morning #fun

02.01.2022 Meika @little.aussie.traveler and I had some exciting news for everyone :) We are expecting a baby girl in April! While the surprise was for everyone, there was another one for Meika...... Surrounded by friends and family, I asked Meika to be my wife, to which she said yes! 2020 has been an interesting year. Way to finish strong. For everyone who was there for my emotional speech, announcement and proposal, thank you! Much love. No Rest For The Wicked #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #muaythai #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #love #baby #fiance #engagement #babygirl #health #family #fun

01.01.2022 Pt 2 Yup, still in the bath and yes, 2020 was a 2 parter. With the grand reveal of DCHQ, @little.aussie.traveler and I also revealed that we are having a baby girl in Apr2021. I also proposed to Meika. So now we are engaged!... As I write this really important stuff drops back into the timeline... Meika and I bought a house! We have a home now that was in October. The end of year then saw an advanced Muay Thai grading which saw 2 of the coaches achieve Brown rank and Dan and Ben receive their Green rank. Tonight it is a celebration of seeing this year out. What a year it was! Fire, travel, dog, virus, virus, virus, growth, pregnant, engaged, growth. And although the virus is still doing its thing. I for one am looking forward to what another year will bring. To you and yours, much love and stay safe. Congratulations on seeing this year out Hope to catch you all on the mats soon

01.01.2022 Boss man Tim Kinsela keeping Daniel Low fresh during the challenge

01.01.2022 Kids and adults alike developing their BJJ games @darkcarnival_cbr #darkcarnival_cbr #martialarts #canberra #brazilianjiujitsu #bjj #bjjlifestyle #training #kidsbjj #kidsmartialarts #family #health #fitness #fun