TESTIMONIALS

"The best martial art system I have found. I have tried most systems over many years."

"Highest recommendation to Craig at CQSC. Training with Craig is about more than just learning to defend yourself. He assists to develop confidence in yourself & create general level headedness. CQSC is such a great opportunity to obtain new skills & strengths."

"In a word, diabolical. Whatever your expectations are, double them. The progress curve is as steep as can be and the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. The classes are full of banter and fun. Just a pleasure to participate in."

"Craig is a true gentleman who makes everyone feel safe, heard and protected. Would highly recommend Craig's training to anyone!"

"Craig has been working with my son and I for the past 2 years. It's been an amazing journey so far filling us with confidence we can take care of ourselves when required."

"Relaxed friendly learning environment whilst learning hands on real life defence for real life situations that you never want to happen. It's now my 3rd year with Craig and I couldn't recommend him and his knowledge and skills any higher."

"Craig has the skills to bring out the best of people with varying goals and needs. From a physical transformation to developing an unshakable positive mental attitude. Much respect."

"Authentic, Absolutely the real deal! Try the rest or maybe just try the best with Craig. It's a tough world, best to get ready & stay ready. Highly recommended."

"Craig is absolutely fantastic and has made an art form of person centred approach. I strongly recommend anyone wanting to learn self defence skills to take the time and get work done with Craig."

"Craig is a master in his craft & a second to none teacher of life saving skills. If you're contemplating booking in & training with Craig at Close Quarter Street Combat — do it."

"I went to Craig when I needed help because I was threatened by a neighbour. Craig gave me confidence to deal with these neighbours and make me feel more relaxed in my own home."

"Craig is amazing, with his classes he teaches real skills that give confidence to the kids, so when the time comes they'll be able to defend themselves."

"Craig is an awesome teacher! Always patient and very knowledgeable. We loved our classes each week."

"A respectful and professional small group based training environment for all ages."

"Highly recommend! Great place to learn, get fit, and have fun!"

"I would fully recommend Craig and his class, classes are enjoyable and very informative, as well a bit of fun had."

"Great trainer! Very informative and easily approachable. Would strongly recommend Craig."

"Great facility and experienced coach make it really easy to get the kids along."

"Craig was very professional and engaging during the 1 session I had. Even though I only had time to attend 1 session I walked away with enough knowledge to feel I could defend myself if in a situation where it was potentially needed."

"Over the past few years, my skills have gotten increasingly better and that wouldn't have been possible without Craig. Highly recommend others see him too."

"What a great learning experience, I learn practical and effective self defence tools in a comfortable training space."

"I enjoyed my session and have booked further sessions. The techniques learnt help build confidence and are invaluable. I would highly recommend Craig."

"Great Experience fantastic trainer."

"Over the last 15 years, Craig has provided me the tools, skills, and confidence I needed to be able to defend not only myself, but take care of others around me! Craig caters for people from all walks of life, and instils a sense of confidence and capability that stays with you."

"I trained with Craig several years ago, and recently recommenced more consistently. Craig's knowledge and experience is second to none. I've watched Craig deliver and teach skills to various audiences, from school aged kids all the way through to experienced fighters. I have no hesitation in recommending his services."

"Training with Craig through Close Quarter Street Combat has been an awesome fit for me. Both mentally and physically. Craig's knowledge and skill level make him a great instructor. Don't be fooled by his size and smile — as tough as they come."

"CQSC is fantastic! Craig's methods are so simple and effective, my son and I felt more confident from the very first lesson. He has taken the best parts from so many different forms of self defence and rolled them into an easy to learn program. I absolutely 100% recommend him."

"Craig has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He gives insight and useful tools to keep yourself safe in situations that cover bully proof skills to street sense."

"Craig is amazing, so patient and full of wisdom. With his guidance and support I've seen my son's confidence grow tremendously, in only a few months. My son loves Close Quarter Street Combat. I highly recommend this program."

"Have joined Craig's classes a few months ago and definitely is one of the best decisions I made. Craig is skillful, knowledgeable and above all his techniques WORK. Great environment and raising confidence in a friendly way."

"My whole family has had the opportunity to train with Craig and he is a fantastic personal protection instructor. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and is passionate about teaching his students how to stay safe in real-world situations."

"Craig is a great instructor. I took my 85 year old mum to his Saturday course and we both loved it. He taught us some really practical and useful tips on how to defend ourselves. Every woman should do this course. Highly recommended."

"My 11 year old son and I have been training with Craig for a good few months now, 1 day a week. Craig has given us great skills in self defence and the work outs have been just what we needed. Our confidence and self belief have grown enormously."

"My partner and I have learned so much in such a short time training with Craig at CQSC! His lessons are fun, engaging, and confidence building. I had been hesitant due to past experiences with slow-progress, traditional training — Craig's approach is completely different."

"I attended the Empowering Women's course yesterday morning and cannot recommend it highly enough. Craig is so passionate about what he does and is an excellent instructor. I feel much more confident that I could defend myself if ever necessary. Every woman should attend these courses."

"Craig is an extraordinary martial arts teacher. His expertise across several defence styles and his dedication are inspiring. A generous and encouraging teacher — Craig helps you feel confident and motivated. Thank you Craig for sharing your knowledge and passion."

"As a busy time-poor professional I really appreciate Craig's no-nonsense training. I'm new to self defence training and — although I admire the ceremony and ritual of traditional martial arts — I don't have time to fluff around. Craig teaches a simple, yet very effective style of self defence that does not require 20 years of patient study. He's managed to distil his lifetime of learning into a highly effective system that's easy to learn, but hard to defend! Craig is also great with kids and has much to teach little ones about discipline, respect, and honour."

"We were introduced to Craig a few weeks ago as our daughter was having some issues at school. He sat with all of us for an hour and shared his history, how he teaches, and what to expect. We found Craig to be a truly genuine guy and you can see he really knows his stuff — the kids responded immediately. You can see his passion in giving the kids back control of their situation. Both my kids are really enjoying their weekly lessons and it is great to see our daughter's confidence growing. I have already recommended Craig and would not hesitate to continue to do so."

"We attended a group self-defence session together and it was everything we hoped for and more! Fun, empowering, and packed with valuable education. It was such a special experience to share with my amazing clients. We laughed, we learned, and we left feeling stronger, more confident, and connected. Craig's passion for what he does truly shines through and his energy and knowledge made the session unforgettable. Highly recommend."

"As a security guard I figured I needed to upgrade my skills and had my first lesson with Craig last Monday. Just in that 1st lesson I learnt so much and Craig has so much information to share. Absolutely loved the class and can't wait to learn more from Craig."

"We are incredibly grateful for the positive impact Craig has had on our entire family. Beyond just teaching valuable physical skills, he has helped build our confidence in handling real-life situations with calm and control. What truly sets this teacher apart is his emphasis on discipline and respect — both in and out of the training space. These lessons have not only helped our child grow more focused and self-aware, but he has also brought our family closer together with a shared mindset of peace, respect, and commitment."

"I've known Craig Burman from Close Quarter Street Combat for over ten years and have been training with him weekly for the past eight months. Craig teaches a very practical form of self-defence that is both enjoyable and easy to learn — and most importantly, effective in real situations. Over the years I've tried a few different martial arts systems, and without doubt this is the most practical and effective I've experienced. At 62 years of age, I'm feeling better than I have in years, both mentally and physically, thanks to Craig's training."

"Coach Craig is wonderful with kids and adults. He is very talented, skilled with technique and self defence strategies. Lots of great classes to choose from. Highly recommend kids classes and self defence for women."

"My son Eli has been training with Craig for a few months now and loves every lesson. Craig has helped him gain confidence and is always encouraging and enthusiastic. His lessons are tailored to the kids and what they need to learn to de-escalate a realistic situation. Highly recommend!"

"I would like to highly recommend Craig for his commitment to training kids self defence at Close Quarter Street Combat. My daughter Izzy loves attending the classes 3 times a week. The classes provide confidence, exercise, and skills for Izzy to be able to defend herself — and the classes are all inclusive for girls and boys. Make Craig your next call to book your child into his self defence classes."

"My daughter and I have recently started self defence lessons with Craig. Already within a few weeks we are feeling more confident. The lessons are always curated for our skill level and are explained to be applied to any real life scenario. We look forward to our lessons every week and could not recommend Craig enough. His experience, skill level and teaching methods are unmatched."