What is Arakan Martial Art?


Welcome to Arakan Martial Art. A fast, powerful, street style self defence.


Arakan Martial Art is an effective, highly adaptable and no-nonsense self-protection style that suits our modern world.

With deep roots in the traditional Burmese martial art ‘Burmese Thaing’, Master Robert Kyaw adapted this traditional art to teach you how to use your whole body as a weapon. From elbows to knees, open palms, edge hands, closed fists, locks, deflections, traps, blocks, bridges, kicks, forearms, your head – the list goes on!


With consistent training you will learn to move your body in dynamic ways, develop impenetrable defences and intricate footwork that allow you to use your opponent’s size and energy against them giving you an advantage in any street situation.


Your journey towards greater levels of empowerment begins with Arakan Martial Art.


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We believe everyone has the right to feel safe and have the skills to protect themselves and their family. Arakan provides you with the ability to respond in any situation, with the main focus always on the personal safety and wellbeing of both you and your loved ones.



Master Robert Kyaw


Robert (Ne Htoon) Kyaw was born in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) and was taught a form of Thaing by a close family member from a young age.

In 1993, at the age of 22, Robert started teaching his closest friends his form of Thaing and so Arakan Martial Art was born.

At that time, Robert had graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and was offered several career opportunities but a corporate career was never Robert’s dream, so he continued to spend his time teaching martial arts to his closest friends and working several part-time jobs.

His passion and dedication to Arakan Martial Art was infectious and he began to attract more and more students. Robert has now been training martial arts for over 40 years and teaching Arakan since 1993. Robert has adapted his traditional art to suit our modern lifestyle and requirements.

Robert has spent almost 30 years as a Personal Coach, and a Martial Arts Instructor. He has personally taught and coached tens of thousands of people and spent over 50,000 hours teaching. Robert has had the pleasure and the privilege of coaching people from all walks of life, ranging from super successful businessman, world class athletes, home makers, policewomen, people in the military, Doctors, teachers, lawyers and much more. These people have aged from 80 years old to 3 years old.


Robert is a dedicated husband and father. When Robert is not training Arakan, you will find him teaching Arakan to the next generation, his sons, or spending time with his family, mountain biking, snowboarding, at the beach, training at the gym, reading and meditating. Spiritual growth and self- awareness are high on Robert’s hierarchy of values.

Robert considers teaching a true privilege; he believes that his calling in life is to be of service to people through sharing Arakan Martial Art.

You now have the unique opportunity to train Arakan Martial Art and learn directly from the Master from anywhere in the world.



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