THIS IS HOW
I MADE IT
By creating geniune friendships who supported me, trained with me, and were there for me ....
I was able to achieve my dream, and more.
This is why creating a friendly safe environment for everyone: real people, non atheletic people, shy people, ALL PEOPLE and supporting them as much as talented students is a fundamental value I have in my school.
Hi, I'm Master Benjamin Silaphet,
Just a regular guy, with a passion for everything Martial Arts... including Movies!
Welcome to Koryo Martial Arts and Muay Lao Academy
about your martial arts instructor....
Hi, I'm Master Benjamin Silaphet,
Head Master Instructor and owner of Koryo Martial Arts and Muay Lao Academy.
I have been passionate about martial arts since a young boy. I remember sneaking out of my room late at night to watch martial arts movies. The first chance I got, I would ride my bike at the age of 14, after school to my first martial arts classes, and I was hooked!
Martial Arts has been my life long passion and love. Now, with a full time Martial Arts school and my own children, I want nothing more than to teach and share my Martial Arts knowledge with you.
Master Benjamin holds black belts in
TAEKWONDO
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Black Belt under Grand Master Sung Soo Lee and the late Grand Master Dao
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Registered Black Belt with Kukkiwon Korea, internationally recognised Black Belt
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Holds gold medals in State and National Olympic Taekwondo
HAPKIDO
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Black Belt under Grand Master Sung Soo Lee
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Registered Black Belt with Korea Hapkido Federation, internationally recognised Black Belt
KUMDO SWORD
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Black Belt under Grand Master Hyun Kyoo Jang
MUAY LAO ACADEMY
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Official Muay Lao Australian Representative
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Currently Establishing Muay Lao Kick Boxing across the United States of America
Master Ben has also trained in
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BBJ and attained a blue belt
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Judo
Quick Background of Master Ben
Master Benjamin Silaphet is a refugee from Laos and came to Australia in 1979 with his family. He has lived in South West Sydney all his life, finishing High School at Bonnyrigg High School.
Master Ben went on to have a career in Telecommunications, and holds a Masters degree in Engineering (Telecommunications) from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Master Ben has always valued education and learning. He now dedicates his full time work to his Martial Arts school and Martial Arts education.
Master Ben also believes the world is an amazing place, to experience, travel and explore. He has attained a scuba divers licence, a motorbike licence, loves snowboarding, love all things electronics, has travelled around Europe, USA and South East Asia.
DID YOU KNOW MASTER BEN IS SO PASSIONATE ABOUT MARTIAL ARTS, HE DID A MARTIAL ARTS PRESENTATION AT HIS WEDDING BACK IN 2010 !
some kind words.....
THIS IS HOW
I MADE IT
— My Story
We kick ass, but we do it with a smile on our face and a laugh with our friends.
Koryo Martial Arts started in 2007 with a group of friends passionate about Martial Arts wanting to share their passion and knowledge with others.
From the beginning Koryo Martial Arts aimed at providing EFFECTIVE SKILLS for real EVERYDAY PEOPLE with quality training and equipment, in a safe, friendly and fun environment.
To this day we continue our tradition of providing awesome martial arts training for all ages, all shapes, all fitness levels, genders and neurodiverse people, with a focus on FUN, FRIENDSHIPS and seeing you achieve AMAZING THINGS!
We welcome REAL PEOPLE....
“WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO. EXCELLENCE THEN IS NOT AN ACT BUT A HABIT.”
— Aristotle
about your martial arts school....
KORYO
martial arts
Koryo Martial Arts offers a wide range of Korean Martial Arts styles including Olympic and Traditional Taekwondo, Hapkido Self Defence and Kumdo sword and weapons. Koryo Martial Arts offers Belt Ranks for all classes and programs. Classes are available for preschoolers under 5 years of age, Junior classes for children up to 14 years of age and Teen and Adult classes for all students over the age of 14.
MUAY LAO
academy
Muay Lao is a kick boxing style originating from Master Benjamin's country of birth, Laos. Muay Lao is close to Master Benjamins heart, and because of his passion for the art he chose to create a completely seperate class and identidity for his Kick Boxing and Traditional Lao Weapons training. There are no belt ranks within this program
Sydney Martial Arts
Training Equipment
Our training area hosts many punching pads, kick shields, and punching bags for your training.
We also have an equipment shop on location so you can buy training equipment to take home with you.
We stock the Korean Mooto brand which is the global standard for quality.
Sydney Martial Arts
Training Equipment
Our Martial Arts Facilities also offer a fighting ring to add to your training experience. We hold full contact fight nights on Fridays for a bit of fun.
"Koryo martial arts has built a community that feels welcoming and inviting where everyone feels like that have a place to belong. The skills that are taught by master Ben build confidence and character I personally have taken alot from his classes and have grown for the better."
- brendan