Welcome to the Gladstone Martial Arts Academy website
GMAA an “Incorporated Non-Profit Club” located in the industrial harbour city of Gladstone in Central Queensland. We are a family friendly club dedicated to passing on modern Martial Arts skills and traditional Martial Arts values in a safe, supportive and fun environment for all. We offer a huge variety of classes: BJC Muay Thai / Kidz Kickboxing, Fight Club Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) & Zen Do Kai Karate for men, women and children in the Gladstone area.
At Gladstone Martial Arts Academy our members become our family. We train and teach for the love and enjoyment of Martial Arts and are passionate about helping our members grow in confidence, improve their lives and become their best possible self.
At our Academy, we offer professional instruction from qualified martial arts and fitness instructors with a more than 50 years of combined experience. At Gladstone Martial Arts Academy you can train for fun, fitness, and personal protection while working out with great people, in a great atmosphere, and getting great results.
Our Styles
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and combat sport that focuses on ground fighting and submission holds. It emphasizes the use of leverage and technique to control and submit opponents, making it effective for practitioners of all sizes. BJJ techniques include joint locks, chokeholds, and positional control, allowing practitioners to defend themselves and neutralize threats.
Muay Thai
Muay Thai, often referred to as the "Art of Eight Limbs," is a traditional martial art and combat sport from Thailand. It is known for its use of punches, kicks, elbows, and knee strikes, making it a highly versatile and effective striking art. Muay Thai practitioners develop strong physical conditioning, agility, and mental toughness through rigorous training.
The sport has a rich history and cultural significance in Thailand, where it is both a popular spectator sport and a means of self-defense. Muay Thai techniques are widely used in mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions due to their effectiveness in striking and clinch fighting.
Zen Do Kai
Zen Do Kai is a martial art that originated in Australia in 1970, founded by Bob Jones. It is a freestyle martial art that combines elements from various traditional martial arts, including Karate, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and others. Zen Do Kai emphasizes practical self-defense techniques, physical fitness, and mental discipline.
The name "Zen Do Kai" translates to "The Best of Everything in Progression," reflecting its philosophy of continuous improvement and adaptation. Practitioners of Zen Do Kai learn a wide range of techniques, including striking, grappling, and weapons training, making it a versatile and comprehensive martial art.