AMA is a family friendly facility concentrating on cultivating life skills through martial arts.
21/08/2026
Congratulations Master Hakan on your Induction into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame
Eight Australians have been honoured at the Official Taekwondo Hall of Fame in New York. Hear from our President Jean Kfoury OAM, congratulating his fellow inductees.
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https://austkd.info/JSSONY
21/08/2026
We are looking forward to performing tomorrow. Check us out 11:30. Canterbury South Public School.
Our first official instagram post is a massive one! Our school is 💯 this year and we are inviting EVERYONE to come along on Saturday the 22nd of August for a fun filled day to celebrate our centenary!
21/08/2026
Bring a buddy and let them experience the fun, friendship and amazing benefits of martial arts together! 💚
📅 Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August
📍AMA Marrickville
It’s a great opportunity for your child to introduce a friend to Little Dragons and show them what martial arts is all about.
🌟 School Ready – Build focus, discipline and listening skills
💪 Confidence – Help your child grow stronger, speak up and believe in themselves
😄 FUN – Exciting classes, new friends and loads of smiles!
Learn together. Grow together. Achieve together.
Click the link and connect your child’s buddy below 👇 and get ready for an awesome Buddy Day! 🥋🐉
https://train.australianmartialarts.com.au/little-dragons-buddy-day?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ld_buddy_day
Don't Let Bullies Put Out Your Spark ✨
This Bullying No Way Week, remember: you don’t have to face bullying alone.
Your friends, family and martial arts community are your support network. They’re there to listen, encourage you and help you through the tough times.
🥋 Martial arts can help build confidence, resilience and the courage to speak up.
Don’t let a bully put out your spark. Keep shining, keep believing in yourself and reach out when you need support. 💚
19/08/2026
🎮🍕 KIDS GAME NIGHT IS COMING! 🍕🎬
Looking for a fun night out for the kids while you enjoy some time to yourself? We've got you covered! 🙌
Our Kids Game Night is packed with 3 hours of fun, games and entertainment, including:
🎯 Dodgeball
🔫 Nerf Battle
🏆 Challenges & prizes
🍕 Pizza
🎬 Movie to finish the night
📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 5:30–8:30pm
📍 Sydenham AMA
👦👧 Ages 6–12
💰 $60 per child – cash on arrival
👯 Bring a buddy! Get $20 OFF for both kids when you invite a friend.
Perfect for a fun night with friends — and a great chance for parents to enjoy a few hours to themselves! 😎
🎟️ Spaces are limited, so book now!
https://www.picktime.com/c902dc4d-31e2-44fd-8a53-6eb60eb2ffa8/c/f39007d8-3eef-4a9e-ac85-9af0fc7cda88 /services
📞 9569 1943
🥋 CONFIDENCE IS ONE OF THE BEST DEFENCES.
What happens when a child can't simply walk away?
At Australian Martial Arts Academy, we believe children should have the knowledge, confidence and skills to protect themselves if a situation does become physical.
But learning self-defence isn't about teaching kids to fight.
It's about teaching them to:
💪 Believe in themselves
🧠 Think clearly under pressure
🥋 Understand appropriate defensive techniques
🗣️ Use their voice and set boundaries
🚨 Recognise when they need to get help
❤️ Protect themselves while avoiding unnecessary conflict
Through martial arts training, children can develop confidence that extends far beyond the gym — helping them handle challenges at school, with friends and in everyday life.
Strong doesn't mean aggressive.
Confident doesn't mean confrontational.
And knowing how to defend yourself doesn't mean looking for a fight.
It means being prepared, responsible and knowing what to do when it matters.
This Bullying No Way Week, let's give kids the tools to be confident, respectful and resilient.
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17/08/2026
⚽️🏀 **Winter sport coming to an end?**
If your child is looking for something new to try, why not give martial arts a go?
Join us for our **All Ages Open Day on 22 & 23 August** and see what Australian Martial Arts Academy is all about.
Martial arts is about so much more than fitness. Kids can build:
🥋 Confidence
🎯 Focus and discipline
🤝 Respect and teamwork
💪 Resilience
⭐ Leadership skills
🛡️ Bully prevention skills
And the best part? They’ll get to experience it for themselves with a **FREE trial class** in a friendly, supportive environment.
Whether they’re completely new to martial arts or looking for a new challenge, everyone is welcome.
📅 **22 & 23 August**
📍 Australian Martial Arts Academy
Come along, give it a go and see if martial arts is the right fit for your child!
https://train.australianmartialarts.com.au/open_day?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=open_day
🥋 BULLYING NO WAY!
When it comes to bullying, the best defence is often knowing how to avoid a confrontation in the first place.
At Australian Martial Arts Academy, we teach children that martial arts isn't about fighting — it's about having the awareness, confidence and self-control to make good decisions when situations become difficult.
Our students learn how to:
🧠 Recognise potentially dangerous situations
🗣️ Communicate confidently and assertively
💪 Stay calm under pressure
🚶 Know when to walk away
🤝 Seek help when they need it
🥋 De-escalate situations before they become physical
Real self-defence starts with awareness, not aggression.
This Bullying No Way Week, we're helping kids develop the skills and confidence to stand up for themselves — without becoming part of the problem.
16/08/2026
We are incredibly proud to share that our Head Instructor and Manager, Master Hakan Manav, has been officially inducted into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame in New Jersey, USA, representing Australia in the category of Outstanding Instructor.
For Hakan, Taekwondo has been a way of life from the very beginning.
Introduced to martial arts by his father and AMA founder, Grandmaster Ridvan Manav, Hakan grew up on the mats of the Australian Martial Arts Academy. What began as a young boy learning to kick became a lifelong journey of learning, competing, teaching and leading.
Perhaps what makes this recognition most meaningful is the category itself: Outstanding Instructor.
At the heart of Hakan’s journey has always been teaching and using martial arts to positively impact others. Through AMA, he has continued the legacy that began in 1982, helping develop generations of students and instructors through the values of confidence, discipline, resilience and respect.
While this is an individual honour, it represents a journey shared with countless instructors, students, families, teammates and the entire AMA community.
Congratulations Master Hakan on your Official Induction into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame.
An incredible honour, and another chapter in a journey that continues.
A Way of Life. 🥋
AWayOfLife
| Monday | 9am - 9:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 4pm |