About Maitland Martial Arts Academy

Led by Sensei Sam Morante, Maitland Martial Arts Academy teaches traditional Japanese martial arts and weapons training to people of all ages and fitness levels.

We are a community that strives for excellence but focuses on the true importance of family and tradition.

Our goal is to make a meaningful impact in the lives of its members by providing a safe space with caring people which you can train alongside and do life together.

In Traditional Japanese culture the people that trained together, worked together and raised a village together. It’s not about the fighting or about the seniority of belts but instead on your wellbeing and mindset.

During the journey we undertake together we continuously learn and find ways to improve to achieve heights we never thought of and celebrate together. All of us at the MMAA family want to encourage, support and build you up.

Sensei Sam
Our Sensei & Sempai
Sensei Sam
Sensei Sam Morante
Shidosha Sensei / Founder
  • 28 years martial arts training
  • 3rd Dan Black Belt KenSei Shoto-Ryu
  • 2nd Dan Black Belt Shotokan Karate
  • 1st Dan Black Belt KenSeiKan Karate
  • Certificate III and IV in Fitness
  • Certificate IV Workplace Trainer
    and Assessor
  • First Aid Qualified
  • Working with Childrens check
  • National Police Check
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Sensei Terry
Sensei Terry McKenzie
Sensei
  • 25 years martial arts training
  • 2nd Dan Black Belt Kensei Shoto-Ryu
  • 1st Dan Shukokai Karate
  • First Aid Qualified
  • Working with Childrens check
  • National Police Check
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Sempai Brad
Sensei Brad Darlington
Sensei
  • 6 years martial arts training
  • 1st Dan Black Belt Kensei Shoto-Ryu
  • 2nd Dan Black Belt Traditional Japanese Karate
  • First Aid Qualified
  • Working with Childrens check
  • National Police Check
Sempai Ava
Sensei Ava Waters
Sensei
  • 10 years martial arts training
  • 1st Dan Black Belt Kensei Shoto-Ryu
  • 2nd Dan Black Belt Traditional Japanese Karate
  • First Aid Qualified
Sempai Matthew
Sensei Matthew Norley
Sensei
  • 10 years martial arts training
  • 1st Dan Black Belt Kensei Shoto-Ryu
  • 2nd Dan Black Belt Traditional Japanese Karate
  • First Aid Qualified
You can be
Strong. Confident. Unstoppable.
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