AAMA • April 1, 2021
Zen Do Kai Black Gi Grading
Zen Do Kai Black Gi Grading at AAMA: Sat 27 March
Saturday's Black Gi Grading challenged and tested our Zen Do Kai students on a number of levels - skill, strength, stamina, mental focus and physical and emotional control. They showed resilience, confidence, respect for themselves and for one another throughout their grading, which entailed a demonstration of their skill sets, techniques, forms, fitness and sparring. Every one of our students attempting Black Gi Grading was able to demonstrate both physical and mental strength and focus, right through to the end of their 10th sparring round.
We would also like to thank each and every one of our Black Belts who came along to show their support! They all understand that earning a Black Gi does not come easy!
We couldn't be prouder of our students and are humbled by the bond they all share. We look forward to seeing our newest Black Gi Grading members wear their Black Gi with pride!
2025 Christmas Closure & January 2026 Timetable
AAMA 2025 Awards & End of Year BBQ
As we approach the end of 2025, there's still lots going on at AAMA! Please take note of the following grading and end-of-year schedule, and mark these dates in your calendar! Sat 13th December 2025 : Kids Karate & Zen Do Kai Grading End-of-Year Grading is an important all-day event at AAMA, and as such there will be no other classes running on this day. Please note all current Black Belts will be required from 10:00am - 3:00pm (Lunch will be provided for Black Belt Grading Assistants) GRADING DAY SCHEDULE - KIDS KARATE & ZEN DO KAI - SAT 13 DEC 2025 10:00am - Current Junior & Intermediate Black Belts Grading to Intermediate 1st Degree 11:00am - Current White Belts Grading to Yellow, Yellow Belts Grading to Orange and Orange Belts Grading to Blue 12:30pm - Current Blue Belts Grading to Green, and Green Belts Grading to Brown 1:30pm - Current Brown Belts Grading to Junior or Intermediate Black Belt 2:30pm - Black Belt Presentation & Ceremony Sun 14th December 2025, 1pm-4pm : AAMA End of Year Awards and BBQ. All members and families are invited to attend! Tue 16th December 2025, 8pm : Krav Maga in-class Grading Wed 17th December 2025, 7pm : Eskrima in-class Grading Thu 18th December 2025, 8pm : Muay Thai in-class Grading and Final day of classes for 2025 --------------- 2-Week Christmas/New Year Break --------------- Mon 5th January 2026 : Classes resume (holiday timetable) Please check the student portal/app for class times. (Sessions will run on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from the 5th Jan through to Thurs 22nd Jan) Sat 24th January 2026 : Centre Closed Mon 26th January 2026 : Centre Closed - Australia Day Public Holiday Tue 27th January 2026 : AAMA Full Timetable Resumes
