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JamesMelhuish
Judo · Jiu-Jitsu · Kenpo
25+ Years Teaching · Chief Instructor
The Story
25 years of teaching, built into one curriculum
James Melhuish is the Chief Instructor at his Adelaide dojo — a title earned through 25+ years of dedicated practice, competition, and teaching across Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, and Kenpo. That depth of cross-disciplinary experience is rare, and it shapes how he approaches instruction: from the ground up, with precision, and with a clear understanding of what actually works under pressure.
For screen performers, grappling and throwing technique is one of the most technically demanding areas to get right. James's curriculum at Fight Creative gives students access to that technical rigour — the kind that only comes from decades of mat time, not just a working knowledge of the systems.
His approach bridges traditional martial arts depth with the practical demands of screen choreography, giving performers a genuine foundation in the grappling vocabulary that coordinators draw on.
Credentials
Chief Instructor — Adelaide Dojo
25+ years teaching · Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Kenpo
Judo · Throwing & Grappling Systems
Traditional and competitive Judo · instructor certified
Jiu-Jitsu · Ground & Submission Systems
Traditional and sport Jiu-Jitsu disciplines
Kenpo · Striking & Self-Defence
American and Japanese Kenpo systems
Fight Creative Academy
James's curriculum
Cross-disciplinary grappling taught by a 25-year Chief Instructor — Judo throwing mechanics, Jiu-Jitsu ground systems, and Kenpo striking foundations for screen performers.
Judo · Grappling
Throwing Foundations
Core Judo throwing mechanics — the hip throws, shoulder throws, and reaping techniques that form the backbone of screen grappling sequences.
Jiu-Jitsu · Ground Systems
Ground Control & Submissions
Positional control, transitions, and submission entries from a traditional Jiu-Jitsu perspective — adapted for screen application.
Kenpo · Striking
Kenpo Striking Systems
The linear and circular striking patterns of Kenpo — a system built for practical application that translates directly to choreography vocabulary.
Screen Application
Grappling for Camera
How throwing and ground techniques adapt for screen. Camera angles, safety in contact sequences, and partner communication during grappling choreography.
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