Coach accreditation and current First Aid and CPR certification. He has competed in various martial arts competitions and has achieved success in black belt sparring and forms. Craig is passionate about teaching Bac Fu Do and believes in its practicality and effectiveness in real-world situations. As an instructor, he focuses on helping his students build confidence, develop physical fitness, and learn essential self-defence skills.
ACCOMMODATING COVID SAFE Practises. Bac Fu Do is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its students, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The school follows the guidelines set by the Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA) for COVID Safe practises. These practises include increased sanitation protocols, maintaining social distancing, limiting class sizes, and providing hand sanitisers for all students.
By implementing these measures, Bac Fu Do aims to provide a safe and hygienic training environment for its members.
JOIN TODAY. Bac Fu Do invites individuals of all ages and fitness levels to join their martial arts school. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Bac Fu Do offers comprehensive, practical, and well-rounded training. Instructors at Bac Fu Do emphasise the importance of efficiency, practicality, and real-world applicability in their teachings.
Students will learn striking, kicking, ground fighting, grappling, weapon skills, and tactical techniques that are not commonly found in a single martial art style. The curriculum also includes situational awareness training, enabling students to gauge and respond effectively to real-world scenarios.
WEAPONS TRAINING. Bac Fu Do recognises the significance of weapon skills in martial arts training. In addition to teaching traditional Kung Fu weapons such as swords, the school also focuses on practical applications of everyday items. Students will learn to use items like sticks, canes, knives, and tactical torches as weapons.
Bac Fu Do emphasises that the true weapons platform is the individual's body, and they aim to cultivate skills that can be utilised in various situations.
GROUND FIGHTING FOR REAL-WORLD APPLICATION. Bac Fu Do's approach to ground fighting goes beyond traditional submission holds. Instead, students are trained in dynamic striking, kicking, takedowns, and some grappling moves from the ground. This practical approach ensures that students are equipped with techniques that are applicable in real-world self-defence scenarios.
BUILDING FITNESS. Bac Fu Do recognises the importance of physical fitness in martial arts training. In addition to enhancing self-defence skills, training in Bac Fu Do also helps students improve their overall fitness levels. The emphasis is on developing effective footwork, power, and explosiveness, which are crucial for street survival.
By encouraging students to push their limits and challenge themselves physically, Bac Fu Do helps individuals build strength, agility, flexibility, and enduring stamina.
ACCREDITED INSTRUCTORS AND MEMBERSHIP. Bac Fu Do is a foundation member of Kung Fu Wushu Australia, the only government-recognised management organisation for Chinese Martial Arts in Australia. All instructors at Bac Fu Do are experienced, government accredited, and covered by the Martial Arts Industry Association Insurance Scheme, ensuring that students receive quality instruction in a safe and secure environment. Additionally, all students are covered by the same insurance scheme to provide peace of mind and protection.
SIFU DAVID CROOK – MASTER INSTRUCTOR. Sifu David Crook, the master instructor of Bac Fu Do, boasts over 50 years of experience in martial arts. He is widely recognised internationally for his innovative and effective approach to teaching combat tactics. Being one of the first non-Chinese Australians to learn Kung Fu, Sifu Crook earned the title of “The Canberra Legend” from Blitz Martial Arts magazine.
In addition to his contributions to Bac Fu Do, Sifu Crook played a pioneering role in Defensive Tactics Training at the Australian Federal Police College in the 1970s and has provided expertise to the Australian Army on Close Quarter Combat training.
BEN SALVAGE – ACCREDITED INSTRUCTOR. Ben Salvage is an accredited instructor at Bac Fu Do with 25 years of martial arts training, 18 of which have been dedicated to Bac Fu Do. He holds an NCAS Level 1 Sport Coach accreditation and is certified in First Aid. Ben has achieved success in various competitions, including 1st place in black belt freestyle sparring at the AMAC ACT, 3rd place in men's black belt open sparring at AWC, and a silver medal in the 86 kg brown belt division at the Tae Kwon Do University games.
Ben's dedication to martial arts extends beyond personal achievement, as he prioritises teaching others to become the next generation of martial art masters.
CRAIG WEDD - ACCREDITED INSTRUCTOR. Craig Wedd brings 20 years of martial arts experience to Bac Fu Do. Prior to practising Bac Fu Do for the last 10 years, he trained in Taekwondo, Kyokushin Karate, and Muay Thai. As an accredited instructor with NCAS Level 1 Sport Coach accreditation, Craig is passionate about teaching Bac Fu Do and believes in its practicality and effectiveness.
He has competed in various martial arts competitions and has excelled in both black belt sparring and forms. Craig's primary goal as an instructor is to help students build confidence, develop physical fitness, and learn essential self-defence skills.
At Bac Fu Do, students can expect a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, physical fitness, and practical combat skills. With accredited instructors, a comprehensive curriculum, and a focus on real-world applicability, Bac Fu Do is an ideal choice for individuals seeking to learn effective martial arts techniques while building confidence and improving overall fitness.