School Application:SKF x USYD
2026 Research Partnership
We have partnered with the University of Sydney to run our 3rd landmark research study into verbal self-defence, resilience, and adolescent mental health for youth.
We're selecting a small number of private schools across NSW to participate.
This form takes about 5-8 minutes and tells us if your school is a strong fit.
If selected, you'll receive an evidence-based wellbeing program for your students at no cost
plus a full research report on your cohort's outcomes.
evidence based with the university of sydney
Social Kung Fu has partnered in research with the University Of Sydney (USYD) led by Professor Carolyn Hunt.
It has been built on the latest psychological evidenced based research around adolescent mental health and through the decade plus experience from Matt Purcell who has worked with hundreds of schools across Australia.
Social Kung Fu tightly adheres to the Australian Student Wellbeing framework as well as meet the Australian Curriculum outcomes for General Capabilities.
HOW WE DO IT
VERBAL DOJO
Watching a boring video isn’t going to cut through to students today. Therefore our delivery is live, virtual, and interactive with some of the most engaging content that there is out there. Being virtual means we can reach the often unreachable schools in remote areas. We want everybody to be able to access SKF training.
learn our scripts and tools
We equip students with scripts, mental health education, and exercises that build critical thinking, and confidence and prepare them to be ready for anything. Schools can access our library of scripts and videos to revisit the content.
change lives
Our DOJO Sessions simulate a real conflict. Students pair off and practice what they have learned, some students practice online with other schools. This is a fun, engaging, and useful part of our training. Like all forms of self-defense, it’s about simulating a real situation so we can practice in a controlled and safe environment.
speaking & mentoring families & schools for over a decade
Founder Matt Purcell has traveled Australia for over 10 years speaking in hundreds of schools and working with non for profits, churches, and community grounds. He founded his own mentoring center which supported hundreds of youth in music, academics, and life coaching. He was also an NDIS provider which he later sold.
The SKF team is largely made up of experienced school teachers and understand the complexities and rhythms of school life.
in the press:
Matt presenting at the ICC centre in Sydney
ABC Feature
SKF keynote
Knox Grammar Sydney
It’s time to train our youth how to speak
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🖥️ Register for training
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💬 learn verbal self defense and confidence
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🏫 change your schools culture
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