JAI Martial Arts | A family run business established in 1984. We invite you to be a part of the JAI Family.
Since 1984, JAI Martial Arts has been the place to be for Martial Arts and Fitness Training in the Sydney region. Our multi award winning school, with multi award winning instructors, offers programs for kids as young as 2 all the way to adults. With a strong focus on discipline, goal setting and personal growth, JAI has produced champions on and off the mats.
Classes are designed specifically for students of varying ages, needs and abilities. Our emphasis is not only on martial arts and self defence, but also on personal development, discipline, goal setting and self confidence. These skills are not only restricted to the classroom, but are also life skills that we carry with us all the time.
JAI Martial Arts offers a variety of Martial Art and Fitness programs to suit your needs.
GRANDMASTER JOE (School Founder)
Founder and School Owner, Grandmaster Joe Ingrati has been involved with martial arts since 1970. Inspired by martial arts legend Bruce Lee, Master Joe first started learning Judo and Boxing at Burwood Police Citizen Youth Club in Sydney.
Later on, Master Joe was drawn to Taekwondo due to its spectacular arsenal of kicking techniques. Since then, he has moved into other areas such as Kenpo Karate, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Wing Chun, Arnis, plus many more styles. His desire to learn, improve and pass on his teachings, continue to this day.
Grandmaster Joe is a FOUR TIME Hall of Fame Member - 2001: Australasia Hall of Fame: Taekwondo Instructor of the Year, 2013: Inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame: "Outstanding Martial Artist", 2020: Inducted into the World Martial Arts Grandmasters Federation (WMAGF) Hall of Fame (Only 10 Grandmasters in the world recognised for this award in 2020), 2022: Inducted into the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame (IMHOF).
Aside from his personal achievements, Grandmaster Joe has coached numerous Local, State, National and International Taekwondo Champions.
MASTER CHRIS (Head Instructor)
Being born into the world of Martial Arts, it was only a matter of time before Master Chris followed in Grandmaster Joe's footsteps, Master Chris has been training since 1986 at the age of just 4. Over the years he has trained in multiple styles, some include Kenpo Karate, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu and Arnis.
Master Chris works with the instructor team, mentoring and developing our students to become future leaders - both on and off the mats. Master Chris works with multiple schools developing school based Martial Arts programs. Specifically Taekwondo and Muay Thai based programs.
Master Chris also leads the Private Classes and Corporate based programs. His eye for the details is what makes him sought after by many who are looking to improve their skill, or to learn in a safe and nurturing environment.
Previously, Master Chris was also a school teacher. Working in many schools across Sydney in the Primary and Secondary school systems.