Aboriginal Warrior (ATOM Study Guide)

Aboriginal Warrior is a powerful short documentary about Chris Collard’s victory over enormous disadvantages to become a kickboxing world champion, a proud family man and a valued community leader.

In this documentary Chris tells his story; of how he changed from being an angry young man stuck in a cycle of incarceration to becoming a focused and healthy champion. Through his story, he shares the skills and attitudes that young people can develop to overcome problems and create the foundations for a better and more empowered life.

Curriculum Links:

Aboriginal Warrior is relevant to high school students (Years 7–10) in the learning areas of Health and Physical Education.

It also relates to the general capabilities of:

• Literacy
• Ethical Understanding
• Critical and Creative Thinking
• Intercultural Understanding
• Personal and Social Capability

As well as the cross-curriculum priority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures.

Aboriginal Warrior is available to stream here.