AMA’s instructors have earned numerous awards and accolades, recognised not only for their martial arts expertise but also for their professionalism, leadership, education, and exceptional ability to connect with students of all ages.

Our team consists of highly trained, multi-degree black belts who have progressed through the ranks at AMA themselves. We proudly develop our instructors from within, creating a team that embodies the values, culture, and lifelong commitment to martial arts that define our academy. For our instructors, martial arts is more than a profession—it is a passion and a way of life.

The AMA instructional team includes world champions, international Taekwondo champions, elite demonstration and performance team members, and is led by Grandmaster Ridvan Manav, one of the highest-ranked practitioners of Taekwondo and Hapkido in the world.

Every instructor undergoes specialised training to deliver age-appropriate programs for children, teens, and adults, as well as school, preschool, and corporate programs. All instructors hold current child safety clearances and first aid qualifications.

AMA is also proud to have one of the most educated martial arts teams in Australia, with instructors whose qualifications include education, exercise science, nutrition, health sciences, and medicine. Through our dedicated AMA University instructor development program, staff receive ongoing training in modern teaching methodologies, leadership, communication, and industry best practices to ensure every student receives the highest standard of instruction.