Defensive Kombat Krav Maga

"Defensive Kombat/Krav Maga" is a Perth-based self-defence and tactical mix martial arts academy. Our main focus is in teaching Krav Maga, which is broadly recognised as the most effective self-defence system in the world. We complement it with elements of boxing and kickboxing, kali, wing chun, Brazilian jiu jitsu, taekwondo and weapons training. We are conveniently located in Bayswater/Morley, with plenty of free parking available for students. We offer adult and children's group classes, personal training and corporate training.

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Defensive Kombat was established in June 2011 by Dean Khanh who is an Australian martial arts instructor and self-protection specialist with over four decades of martial arts training and experience across multiple disciplines.

As the Founder and Chief Instructor of Defensive Kombat / Protect Krav Maga and F.I.M.A. (Federation of Israeli Martial Arts)  Representative in Western Australia, Dean has dedicated his career to teaching practical, reality-based self-defence and combative systems designed for civilian, security, and professional application.

Throughout his martial arts journey, Dean has attained senior rank and instructor certifications in multiple disciplines, including advanced black belt credentials in Protect Krav Maga and World Taekwondo, alongside certifications in edged weapons defence, Filipino martial arts, striking systems, and defensive tactics instruction.

Dean is recognized for his emphasis on pressure-tested, practical self-protection methodologies, integrating traditional martial arts principles with modern combative concepts and real-world violence response strategies. His teaching philosophy centers on preparing students not merely for sport or demonstration, but for genuine self-defence under stress.

Since establishing Defensive Kombat in 2011, Dean has trained and mentored numerous students across all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners and instructors, while continuing to expand his curriculum and instructional framework through ongoing professional development.

Beyond regular academy instruction, Dean has contributed to the broader martial arts and self-protection community through seminars, workshops, instructor development, and the promotion of practical self-defence education throughout Western Australia.

Widely respected for his longevity, dedication, technical knowledge, and commitment to the advancement of reality-based self-protection training, Dean Khanh continues to serve as a leading figure in practical combative instruction within the Western Australian martial arts community.