About ATA
About US
Welcome to ATA Martial Arts Academy
Since our foundation, ATA Martial Arts Academy has been proudly family owned and operated, providing a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where students can learn, grow and feel part of our martial arts community.
Our Krav Maga Self-Defence program focuses on practical, real-world skills, helping students develop awareness, confidence and the ability to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) program teaches effective grappling, control and submission techniques while developing fitness, discipline, problem-solving skills and confidence in a challenging but supportive environment.
ATA welcomes students of all experience and fitness levels. Whether you want to learn self-defence, improve your fitness, build confidence, compete, learn a new skill or simply become part of a great community, our experienced coaches will help you work towards your individual goals.
MEET THE Trainers
Our instructors are internationally certified and qualified in a range of styles.
They are constantly developing their skills to ensure the most current and practical skills are passed onto our students.
All our instructors have a working with children’s check and are first aid certified.
Craig
Gardiner
Head Instructor
Krav Maga
Junior Krav Maga
Krav Cubs
Black Belt 3rd degree Krav Maga
Black Belt 1st degree Muay Thai
BJMA Small Arms/ Longarm Certified
8 years in security and crowd control
Cassandra Gardiner
Head Instructor
Krav Maga
Junior Krav Maga
Krav Cubs
Black Belt 2nd degree Krav Maga
Black Belt Karate
BJMA Small Arms/Longarm Certified
Wayne
Bubb
Instructor
Krav maga
Black belt 1st degree Muay Thai
Black belt 2nd degree Hock Hochheim Kempo Karate/ Jujitsu
Black belt 2nd degree Hock unarmed combative
Black belt 1st degree Hock knife combative
Black belt 1st degree Modern Arnis
Black belt 4th degree Traditional Military Taekwondo
Black belt Krav Maga
Certified Bodyguard.
Phil
Kemp
Instructor
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Black belt 2nd degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Professional Athlete and Competitor
Titles held:
2017 UAEJJF Melbourne open champion
6x Victorian state champion
2017 Victorian state open weight champion
6x Pan Pacific Champion
1x Australian cup champion
1x Melbourne Open Champion
1x Tasmanian State champion
Grappling industries champion
(Melb/Syd/Qld)
BJMA affiliation
ATA Martial Arts is proud to operate under the support and guidance of (BJMA) Bob Jones Martial Arts. Established in 1970, BJMA has been at the forefront of martial arts in Australia and the world for more than 50 years. The organisation has a vast variety of highly experienced instructors offering training in a range of different styles. As an ATA member, you will gain access to all the BJMA activities, seminars, training days, domestic and international training camps and family functions.
