Gino Vallelonga
Principal / Head Instructor
Senior Associate Instructor in JKD and Kali under Guro Dan Inosanto. Muay Thai Black Belt. BJJ Black Belt.
The Academy
About Combat Defence Systems
A full-time martial arts academy in Cockburn Central, founded in 2012.
Founder
From Bruce Lee's Philosophy to a Perth Academy
Combat Defence Systems was founded in September 2012 by Gino Vallelonga with a clear purpose: to share the dynamic art of Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino martial arts with the people of Western Australia.
The academy is built on the concepts and philosophy of Bruce Lee -- direct, efficient, and forever evolving. We do not teach a single style. We teach a system that adapts to the individual, covering all ranges of combat from striking to grappling to weapons.
In the years since opening, CDS has grown into one of Perth's most respected martial arts academies. Our instructors are certified under Guro Dan Inosanto, the world's foremost authority on Jeet Kune Do and Kali. We are proud to be the only academy in Perth with this direct lineage.
The Team
Meet the Instructors
James Flain
Instructor
Senior Associate Instructor in JKD and Kali. Muay Thai Black Belt. BJJ Blue Belt.
Joshua Vallelonga
Instructor
Apprentice Level 5 Instructor in JKD and Kali. Muay Thai Black Belt Full Instructor. BJJ Blue Belt.
Joshua Bagadiong
Instructor
Apprentice Level 5 Instructor in JKD and Kali. Muay Thai Black Belt Full Instructor.
Aleksia Spasojevic
Kids Instructor
Teaches Little Lions, Junior Muay Thai, and Junior JKD.
What Students Say
What Our Students Say
"This is one of the few academy's in the world that teach authentic JKD concepts and our instructors are certified by Guru Dan Inosanto. We are privileged to have this opportunity available to us in Western Australia. CDS is free of egos and full of great people. In my opinion, you will not find a better place to train."
"I first tried Combat Defence Systems as something new after two years of repetitive gym workouts. I have found the content of the classes vary often, keeping the training both interesting and challenging. Everyone is helpful and friendly. I feel I am much fitter and more able to defend myself after just a few months."
"I've always loved martial arts, growing up on a diet of Bruce Lee films. After turning 40 I decided it was time to start and chose Combat Defence Systems. For a complete beginner, Sifu Gino is patient, totally professional and never makes me feel like I've asked a stupid question! The discipline and confidence I've gained since I began has been life-changing."