Founded in 1982 by Grandmaster Ridvan Manav, an internationally recognised martial arts champion and instructor, Australian Martial Arts Academy has grown from a single school in Marrickville into Sydney’s leading martial arts organisation.

For more than four decades, AMA has helped thousands of students develop confidence, discipline, resilience and leadership through world-class martial arts training. What began as a vision to positively impact lives through martial arts has expanded into multiple locations across Sydney, serving generations of families and building a strong reputation for excellence in instruction, personal development and community involvement.

Today, Australian Martial Arts Academy continues to uphold the values on which it was founded, providing high-quality programs for children, teens and adults while inspiring students to achieve their full potential both on and off the training floor.