The Children’s Martial Arts Program explores multiple disciplinary styles to give your child the opportunity to be a leader. AMAF aims to develop the champions of tomorrow. We strive to achieve this by teaching children:

• Self-Trust

• Self-Esteem

• Self-Confidence

• Primary Independence Skills

• How to combat Peer Pressure

• The ability to perform well in school and in the communities

The Kickstarters Program for kids is a modified Taekwondo program delivered to schools around the Victorian community. AMAF has been accredited by Australian Taekwondo in partnership with Sports Australia to deliver this fun and inclusive program to schools throughout Victoria. It is designed for students in K-6 with content aligned to the Australian Curriculum. It is run in a safe environment by accredited coaches.

The program is designed to:

• Introduce students to the basics of Taekwondo.

• Create a level of consistency in Taekwondo curriculum and content.

• Provide participants with a high-quality Taekwondo training.  

• Expand students physical literacy and to be active throughout the sessions.

• Promotes social and emotional benefits including self-esteem, focus and discipline.

• Address messaging that supports anti-bullying and wellness.
   

Our AMAF Before and After schools’ program was developed to keep children busy and out of harms way after attending school or whilst waiting for their parents to pick them up. This program provides basic Martial Arts and wellbeing activities which help:

• Developing basic Martial Arts skills and values.

• Build their fitness through fun drills and games.

• Relieve students from the stress of schoolwork.

• Keep them out of trouble after school hours.

This is an AMAF Mental Health Program for all age groups which aims to provide stress management skills and reduce anxiety. We work in partnership with COWB teams and coaches to facilitate school motivation seminars which:

• Motivate students for their upcoming exams.

• Create a positive environment and mindset to accomplish their goals.

• Help realise the type of attitude needed to overcome opposition and adversity.

Our Virtual AMAF Martial Arts program is a tailored service that meets personal and school schedules. These can be delivered during regular classes, lunchtime or after school programs. In addition, we provide virtual camps, celebration days or an activity week towards the end of the year. It provides a variety of Martial Arts and wellbeing programs designed to help keep participants active, healthy, and safe whilst meeting Victorian Curriculum requirements.

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Martial Arts programs available:

• Taekwondo

• Karate

• Kung Fu

• Tai Chi

• Wing Chun

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Wellbeing Program:

• Yoga

The AMAF Safe Defence program is an inclusive program for adolescents that gives participants tools to protect themselves in situations of violence and aggression. At AMAF, we believe that violence is always the last resort however our program teaches:

• Awareness of Surroundings.

• Conflict Resolution.

• Conflict Prevention.

• Self-Defence Skills and Techniques.

• Self- Realisation of your own power.

Our Martial Arts for Seniors Program is a wellbeing program which aims to keep the elderly citizens happy, healthy, and active through means of basic martial arts techniques. This program offers individuals the chance to be interactive with their fellow age mates, build networks and above all create friendships. AMAF offers quality sessions by qualified professionals in:

• Tai Chi

• Yoga

• Taekwondo

• Karate

• Kung Fu

• Boxing

This is an AMAF Pre-school program that is designed for kids between 3 to 6 years old. Using Martial Arts Principles our activities target the 5 milestones of early childhood development:

• Physical – Developing gross and fine motor skills.

• Social – Building a sense of identity and building relationships with others.

• Emotional – Learning to empathise, encourage and appreciate diversity and differences.

• Cognitive – Understanding concepts and developing basic problem-solving skills.

• Language – Building communication skills and being able to explain and describe objects or experiences.

The School Holiday Camp is a fun filled AMAF "Kiai Spirit" holiday program where we facilitate Martial Arts and wellbeing lessons. Our focus is to nurture the fundamental skills and traditional values of Martial Arts in the youth. We aim to develop your child’s character through:

• A medium for anti-bullying and wellness messages.

• Safe, fun, and inclusive activities that keep your child fit.

• Character and spirit building classes

• Teamwork and team building exercises.

• Wellbeing and self-expression seminars.

Our AMAF Corporate Workshops are tailored to help small and large businesses with diverse workforces to work together and gel as a unit such that company goals and objectives are achieved. We help with:

• Building a positive thriving working environment.

• Team Bonding Exercises.

• Motivational Seminars.

• Stress Relief Activities.

The All-Abilities Martial Arts program bases Martial Arts as a universal teaching that is inclusive to everyone no matter their physical ability. At AMAF, we believe that disability is not an inability and through this our professional coaches provide tailored activities to help build:

• Basic Martial Arts skills.

• Healthy and Active Living.

• A Sense of Belonging to Society.

• Confidence and Self-Esteem.

AMAF have established a partnership with Communities of Wellbeing Inc, Eastland Shopping Centre and the Maroondah Positive Education Network (MPEN) to deliver Martial Arts to the youth through the Friendship Ninja Program. This program is a modern and fun filled Martial Arts session with focus on:

• Anti-Bullying.

• Stranger Danger Awareness.

• Building Friendships.

• AMAF 10 Core Values of Martial Arts.

Our Ageless Taekwondo Program is an altered program for elders that are 60+ years old, that is accessible, affordable, and implemented in a community setting. The program is nationally accredited by the Australian Taekwondo Association and is conducted in a safe environment. The participant's physical ability will be professionally assessed to gauge which sessions would suit them best and put the least stress on their body. Our modified taekwondo exercises address:

• Falls Prevention

• Cardiovascular Health

• Musculoskeletal Health

• Social and Psychological Wellbeing

Our school programs are developed to teach students basic Martial Arts skills and Self-Defence in conjunction with the core values of Martial Arts. The program is suitable for both primary and secondary schools. The activities are created to get everyone involved in a social, fun, and supportive atmosphere while working on:

• Increasing their fitness through Martial Arts drills and exercises learnt from professionals.

• Educating students on how to avoid and handle bullying situations.

• Prevent students from becoming bullies by teaching self-control and discipline.

• Motivating students to have a positive mindset in training, education, and other life aspects.

• Character and Spirit building to boost confidence needed to be leaders and role models in our society.

• Creating a supportive environment for team building and bonding through challenging group activities.

Our Women’s Self-Defence program provides realistic and effective Self-Defence training for today’s busy female. At AMAF, our mission is to empower you with the ability to fight against gender-based violence and protect yourself by providing training and education in:

• Awareness

• Prevention

• Risk Reduction

• Risk Avoidance

• Self-Realisation of your Own Power

The AMAF Masterclass Program provides a pathway for advanced participants to train in specialist Martial Arts of their chosen discipline with other semi-professional and professional participants. The classes are run by qualified and credible masters who facilitate:

• Professional high intensity Martial Arts training.

• One-on-one classes with the masters in your chosen Martial Arts discipline.

• Team classes with masters in your chosen Martial Arts discipline.

Our AMAF Martial Arts for Adults program is a program that provides adult beginners, semi-professionals and professionals with high quality sessions form qualified and credible masters all around Victoria. This program is the perfect way for busy individuals to relieve stress form their daily lives, build networks and friendships on a more casual basis while getting fit.

We provide sessions for the following disciplines:

• Taekwondo

• Karate

• Tai Chi

• Kung Fu

• Krav Maga