Academy of Martial Arts

September morn...we danced until the night became a brand new day.

Another awesome, sweaty session at the dojo! 🥋🔥

We worked on stand up and ground fighting and challenged ourselves with some more gravity exercises on the high bar. It’d probably be easier if I weighed a little less… but hey—more weight for me to lift and more weight for me to suffocate them 💪 😅

Keep training, keep challenging yourself, and keep pushing those limits!

Another grading where our students displayed their absolute best. Their hard work, determination, and commitment were evident from start to finish.

Now comes the next challenge: over the next few weeks, they must demonstrate that they truly deserve the belts they tested for. The grading may be over, but the journey continues. 🥋

I had a good play date this morning. Stick/ knife fighting, along with stand up and ground. It was a great start to the day at the dojo. Happy Wednesday peeps.

From stand-up fighting, to the ground, and finally to sitting down—it was an engaging four hours from start to finish. We were exhausted, to say the least, but it was four hours well spent. Happy Friday peeps.

Congratulations to our three junior instructors on attaining their new levels and rising to the next stage of their journey! 👏🥋
They’ve been at the dojo all week, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.—running the kids’ summer camps, teaching classes, and then staying to train themselves.
That’s dedication. That’s commitment. That’s leadership.
They are machines with purpose, and we couldn’t be prouder of the example they’re setting for the next generation. Congratulations! 🥋💪

From two hours of sweat on the mat, to two hours of rehydration. The making of a good Friday.

Since our martial arts journey began in the early '80s, over four decades have passed, yet we still stand united. Time has changed much, but our friendship and bond remain strong.

Photos from 2000 at the World Championships in Sydney and again in 2016. Ten years later in  2026, we’re still a couple of posers. Memories, miles, and experiences have added up, but the camaraderie and laughs remain