Carmela Karipis is not only a passionate performer but also a dedicated athlete who trains regularly across a wide range of physical disciplines. Her strength, coordination, and confidence shine both on stage and in the studio, thanks to her commitment to staying active, strong, and focused.
🥋 Martial Arts & Kickboxing
Carmela trains in both Karate and Kickboxing through private lessons at IMC Wetherill Park Martial Arts Centre with Sensei Liam, focusing on strength, discipline, coordination, and confidence.
🥋 Kids Martial Arts Classes – Private Karate
– Currently a Low Green Belt
– Undertaking one-on-one Karate lessons with Sensei Liam.
– Focused on technique, form, focus, and personal development
🥊 Kids Kickboxing – Private Training
– Currently wearing a Yellow T-Shirt Rank in Kickboxing, grading from White T-Shirt Rank.
– Training privately with Sensei Liam to build strength, endurance, and self-defense skills
– Emphasis on balance, control, and safe striking techniques
Carmela is proud of her dedication to martial arts and uses the confidence and physical conditioning gained through her training to support her performance work in dance, acting, and stage movement.
Carmela Karipis & Sensei Liam | IMC Wetherill Park | Kickboxing Grading | 14 July 2025
Carmela Karipis & Sensei Liam | IMC Wetherill Park | Kickboxing Grading | 14 July 2025
🏊♀️ Swimming Training
Carmela completed her full swimming training at AquaKids, progressing through all levels with confidence, skill, and determination.
– Fully trained swimmer with strong technique in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and survival strokes
– Loves deep dive swims and confidently swims in both pool and ocean settings
– Uses breath control, body awareness, and endurance training to support her singing, acting, and stage stamina
– Swimming experience enhances her comfort with water-based roles and high-energy shoots
Carmela’s dedication to swimming from a young age has helped shape her into a focused, fearless, and well-rounded performer.