Soke BOB JONES, 9th Degree – Founder

The Bob Jones Martial Arts Organisation is the largest Martial Arts organisation in Australasia, with Affiliated Clubs and Centres throughout Australia and New Zealand, boasting hundreds of self-defence and fitness classes a week.

BJMA is an established organisation providing effective self defence and fighting systems. We offer a range of systems to meet the diverse needs of our students in todays environment. BJMA’s trustworthy systems come with the confidence that our techniques work in real situations. BJMA instructors are certified to teach approved BJMA Systems at BJMA affiliated clubs or centres.

BJMA Systems available are Zen do Kai (Karate); BJMA Kickboxing (Muay Thai); BJMA Krav Maga (Contact Combat). At BJMA, we guarantee the following benefits flow through all our systems: fitness, control, confidence, self-defence skills, improved mental focus and a drive to push yourself.

BJMA Kidz Kara-te and BJMA Kidz Kickboxing Systems are specifically modified for children, from Zen do Kai and BJMA Kickboxing. Benefits specific to kids include: improved focus; behaviour and confidence; co-operation; socialisation; motor skills; promotes a healthy attitude, and a ‘Can Do’ mindset.

The BJMA Organisation, through its various committees, offers State Training Days, Interclub Sparring Sessions, State Gradings, Interclub Kids Training Days, Seminars/Training Sessions with High Profile Industry Guests, Specialised, Adult and Junior Camps and Annual State Balls & Award Nights throughout Australia and New Zealand.

What makes BJMA, as an organisation, stronger? Family does. Bob Jones created this organisation based on family values and started awarding Family Crosses back in 1970. As the organisation has grown over five decades, so has the BJMA Family.

We have a rich and proud history and warmly invite you to read on.