“Confidence, Respect, and Discipline – Skills Your Child Will Carry for Life.”
“Helping Kids Grow Strong, Focused, and Resilient in a Fun, Safe Environment.”
“Building Future Champions – On the Mats and in Life.”
DISCOVER THE POWER OF HAPKIDO
At UFA Martial Arts Academy, we teach HapKiDo as a complete self-defence system for men, women, and children. Blending traditional discipline with practical techniques, our program builds balance, confidence, and real-world skills – no experience required.
Grow Stronger – Gain Confidence.
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Master the Art of
Jiu Jitsu
At UFA Martial Arts Academy, we teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for beginners in a structured and encouraging setting. Learn leverage, control, and submissions while improving fitness, focus, and resilience – no strength advantage needed.
Roll Smart – Progress Fast.
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STRIKING BUILDS CONFIDENCE Kickboxing
At UFA Martial Arts Academy, we offer Beginner Kickboxing – a dynamic workout inspired by combat sports. With striking, strength, and conditioning, our program delivers full-body results, improved endurance, and lasting confidence – no experience required
Train hard – Feel unstoppable.
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build your foundation in MMA
At UFA Martial Arts Academy, we specialise in training beginners and amateurs in a safe and structured environment. Led by renowned MMA referee Steve Perceval, our programs focus on real skills, fitness, and personal growth – no experience needed.
Train smart – Become your best.
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Why Train at UFA Martial Arts Academy?
At UFA Martial Arts Academy, we believe martial arts is more than just training—it’s a journey that can transform your life.
The reason is simple:
We are passionate about what we teach.
Our instructors love what they do, and we want every student to experience the same benefits that countless families have gained through UFA over the years. Whether it’s building fitness, confidence, discipline, or resilience, our mission is to help you or your child become the best version of yourself.
At UFA, every rank is earned through hard work and commitment, giving students real confidence that stays with them in school, at work, at home, and in everyday life. We are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and family-friendly environment where students of all ages can thrive.
We invite you to explore the wide variety of martial arts styles we teach, learn more about our rich history, and discover the journey of our founder, Steve Perceval. See why UFA Martial Arts Academy continues to be one of the most respected martial arts schools in Australia by visiting our About Us page.
“Equip Your Child for Life with Martial Arts”
At UFA Martial Arts Academy, we believe martial arts is one of the best gifts you can give your child. Our programs are designed to build confidence, focus, and discipline while improving fitness and coordination in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. With the guidance of passionate instructors, your child will not only learn valuable self-defence skills but also develop resilience and respect that will benefit them for life.
“Empower Yourself Through Martial Arts”
Benefits of Martial Arts for Adults
Training in martial arts isn’t just about learning to fight—it’s about transforming your body, mind, and lifestyle.
At UFA Martial Arts Academy, you can gain all of these benefits and more:
- Physical Fitness: Improve strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall health while enjoying a full-body workout.
- Mental Health: Reduce stress, increase focus, and cultivate mental clarity through disciplined training and mindfulness.
- Confidence and Personal Growth: Achieve milestones and master new techniques that empower you both on and off the mats.
- Social Connections: Meet like-minded people, make new friends, and become part of a supportive, motivating community.
- Skills and Self-Defence: Learn practical self-defence techniques that give you peace of mind and the ability to protect yourself.
Whether your goal is to get fitter, reduce stress, build confidence, or learn real-world self-defence, training at UFA Martial Arts Academy gives you the opportunity to achieve it all in a professional, friendly, and motivating environment.
Alta 20 Week MMA Training Program
Ready to unleash your inner warrior?
The UFA x Alta 20-Week MMA Program is designed for beginners who want more than just a workout.
Build strength & fitness
Gain unstoppable confidence
Learn MMA from scratch
Choose if you want to test yourself in a real amateur fight
Early morning training keeps your days free.
Join a team of motivated men & women on the same journey.
Find out more: https://ufa.com.au/alta-20-week-mma-program/
UFA - LONGEST ESTABLISHED MARTIAL ARTS CENTRE IN PENRITH
UFA Martial Arts Academy was first Established in 1995
FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
We have an amazing team of students who train hard are friendly and very helpful to new students
Would you like your child to be
Respectful - Confident and a
Good Member of society?
We can help your child become more respectful & more confident
We praise your child’s efforts and achievements in other area’s like school, sport and the arts with a show and tell at the end of most classes.
Your child will learn practical Martial Arts and Self Defence skills in a respectful atmosphere.
Steve believes that children need to earn their ranks with focus, practice and dedication. We encourage and teach children to strive for perfection and not give up when something becomes difficult.
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KIDS HAPKIDO CLASSES 5 – 16 Years Old
KIDS BJJ (Jiu Jitsu) CLASSES 7 – 16 Years Old
Some Children maybe required to train in Adult Classes due to their height & weight
COMBAT 4 FITNESS is a great fitness workout for anyone
It's the perfect blend of FUNCTIONAL FITNESS while learning some PRACTICAL COMBAT skills
In our Combat 4 Fitness classes, you will use and learn a wide variety of body weigh exercises and the use of equipment (kettlebells, battle ropes, grappling dummies, hand weights, etc). You will also learn a lot of striking techniques and use pads to help give you a full body fitness workout like no other. Combat 4 Fitness is not Kick Boxing, its not MMA and its not Boxing but we teach you techniques from all these sports to give you a taste of what it’s like to be a “COMBAT ATHLETE” so you can train like a fighter but without having to fight..
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Would you like a private group session for you and your friends or corporate group?
If you have a group of 6 or more people, contact us to see how we can cater a private session for your group
TESTIMONIALS
Please read what some of our happy students have to say about UFA Martial Arts Academy
My husband and I have been students for over 10 years. My children are now students as well. The instructors are patient are detailed in their explanations. All students help each other. Everyone at the gym is like an extended family. I Highly recommend UFA Martial Arts Academy to people who are interested in learning a martial art.
Kylie Jones
A brilliant martial arts school. Students and instructors work extremely well together and everyone is treated like family. Having been training there the last 17 years, I love being there as much as I did the first day. It's a fantastic academy for anyone who wants to learn martial arts or just wants to get fit whilst making a whole bunch of new friends and having fun in the process. I love that UFA offers a variety of different types of classes to suit anyone's needs and wants no matter what the experience level is.
Shane Jones
I have trained in Hapkido at UFA since I was 10 years old, and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. The facilities are excellent, the instructors are top notch, and there is a really wonderful sense of community, as everyone looks out for one another and encourages others to do their best. I couldn't recommend UFA enough.
Ashlea Dale
