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Transform Your Passion for Cats into a Rewarding Career. Learn the Craft of Feline Grooming from Ben Kim, Australia’s Leading Cat Groomer and the Only Educator Specialising Solely in Cats
Train With The Best
Welcome to XMMO Cat Academy, where the master of scissoring himself teaches you the art of feline grooming and fear-free approach.
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Ben is not just any groomer—he’s a Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG) through the National Cat Groomers Institute, showing top-tier expertise in feline anatomy, handling, styling, and safety.
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He’s also certified by the International Society of Feline Cosmetologists (ISFC, USA)—a respected global society dedicated exclusively to cat grooming standards.
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And more importantly, Ben is a Fear Free Certified Professional, trained to minimise stress, anxiety, and discomfort in every grooming session. This means every technique taught at the academy prioritises low-stress handling, emotional wellbeing, and humane grooming practices—not only results, but the cat’s experience.
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Other traditional schools teach and focus on dogs first, then try to squeeze in cats. To many of those, cat is only a second thought. Here at XMMO? It’s only cat, all the time, with hands-on feline learning that gets you ready fast.
Your Future of Cat Grooming Starts Here
This might mean stepping into a professional grooming salon, launching your own cat-focused home business for ultimate work-life balance, starting a mobile grooming service, or adding cat grooming to a vet clinic.
Cat Care Essential Workshop
This fun, face-to-face workshop is perfect for pet parents or anyone passionate about understanding cats better. In just 2 hours, you’ll gain confidence in handling and caring for your feline friend at home — from brushing without a fight to recognising signs of stress. This is a 1-on-1 learning
What you'll learn
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Safe lifting and holding methods.
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Brushing and combing techniques for different coat types.
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Nail clipping basics without the drama.
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Bathing dos and don’ts for cats.
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Understanding cat body language and stress signals.
Suitable for:
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Cat owners wanting to improve at-home care
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Aspiring groomers testing the waters before enrolling in longer programs
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Vet nurses, shelter volunteers, and animal carers looking to upskill
Course Structure
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Introduction to cat behaviour & body language.
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Handling & restraint techniques.
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Coat care basics — brushing, combing, detangling.
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Nail trimming demo & practice.
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Bathing overview & safety tips (no practical bathing)
Foundation Course
This short but intensive program gives you the skills and confidence to step into a grooming salon with a solid foundation. While many training programs start with dogs, we begin with cat-specific techniques — because cats aren’t just small dogs! This is a 1-on-1 face-to-face learning
What you'll learn
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Fear free grooming and handling principle
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Brushing and coat maintenance.
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Nail clipping, ear cleaning, and basic sanitary trims.
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Recognising coat/skin issues.
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Salon hygiene and tool maintenance.
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Reading feline body language and reducing stress.
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Bathing and drying cats safely.
Suitable for:
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Beginners aiming for an entry-level role in cat grooming.
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Dog groomers wanting to cross-train in feline care.
Course Structure
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Understanding cats' behaviour and fear-free handling principles
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Brushing, coat care & de-matting.
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Nail trimming & sanitary clip.
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Bathing & drying techniques.
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Salon workflow.
Profession & Business Course
This is more than a grooming course — it’s your fast track to becoming a professional cat stylist AND a business owner. While other schools stop at teaching you how to clip and clean, we go further: giving you the hands-on grooming expertise PLUS the business skills to start working for yourself, whether that’s from home, mobile, or in your very own salon. This course is 1-on-1 face-to-face learning.
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No other grooming academy in Australia teaches you how to turn your skills into income and let you work in their business like we do.
What you'll learn
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Fear free handling techniques.
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Bathing and drying.
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Grooming tools, care & maintenance.
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Coat types & skin conditions.
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Styling: lion cut.
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Introduction to scissor.
PLUS: How to start and grow your own grooming business:
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Home-based salon
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Branding & marketing strategies.
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Pricing your services for profit.
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Social media planning.
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Customer communication & retention.
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Suitable for:
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Entrepreneurs aiming to open their own grooming salon
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Aspiring pro groomers wanting to specialise in cats.
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Experienced dog groomers adding feline expertise.
Course Structure
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Handling & prep work.
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Bathing, drying & coat conditioning.
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Lion Clipping.
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Salon workflow, client communication & certification assessment.
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Business Bootcamp — things you need to know to launch and grow your grooming business.
Scissor Masterclass
The Scissor Masterclass is Ben Kim’s signature collection of short, advanced training programs — created for professional groomers who want to refine, update, and perfect their skills. Each module focuses on one specialised technique, from advanced scissoring to show-standard finishes, and is designed to push your artistry to the next level.
1-1 or 2-1 face-to-face learning
What you'll learn
Varies by module, examples include:
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Asian Scissoring Mastery.
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Show Cat Finishing Techniques.
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Creative Styling & Breed Variations.
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Low-Stress Handling for Complex Grooms.
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Precision Blade & Scissor Work
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Professional groomers who want to keep their skills cutting-edge.
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Stylists looking to specialise in high-demand or show-level techniques.
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XMMO graduates seeking advanced, ongoing education
Course Structure
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Each masterclass runs over 2 days.
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Focused on a single advanced skill or style variation.
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Includes live demonstrations, supervised practice, and personalised feedback from Ben.
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New topics announced exclusively to alumni first.