Welcome
GLMA is a small martial arts club which focuses on Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Self Defense.
The club is run by sixth dan black belt Penny Gulliver who has over thirty years experience in martial arts and self defense.
We train in Erskineville in Sydney's inner west at the Erskineville Town Hall - 104 Erskineville Rd Erskineville
Your first class at GLMA is free so come along and try the club out. Beginners kung fu is on Tuesday night from 6.30 - 7.30pm.
If you like the classes, you're then encouraged to join the 6 week kickboxing course on Thursday nights 6-7pm. All kung fu classes are free while you're doing the kick boxing.
All are welcome!
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6 week kickboxing course
Starts Thursday 16 September 2010 $60 for 6 weeks Where: Erskineville Town Hall When: Thursdays 6-7pm Who: Anyone! All levels of fitness and experience are welcome What should I wear / bring?: Loose fitting clothes are best. All equipment is provided but if you have your own, please bring it How do I book in? Call Penny on 0411808451 or fill out the form on the Contact Us page |
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As published in the Sydney Star Observer
Though I live in Sydney now, I am originally from a town called Redditch in England. It’s just south of Birmingham. I did not really take part in any sport while living in the UK, aside from riding my bike to and from work. It was not until I came to Australia in late 2007 that I started enjoying sport as a leisure activity. After a while in Sydney I started to enjoy cycling as a hobby and in early 2009, I started attending the Gay and Lesbian Martial Arts (GLMA) classes in Erskineville. I decided it was something I wanted to pursue so I joined the club. Martial arts had been something I’d always wanted to try but had never found the time for while in the UK. So far, the biggest achievement would be first getting my first belt (brown belt) early in 2009, and my second belt (yellow belt) in... Read more » |
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Penny's self defense segment on the Morning Show |
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Congratulations to the team who competed at the ISKA Australian Titles.
Del - 2nd Advanced / Blackbelt forms Jez - 4th Advanced / Blackbelt weapons David - 1st Beg / Int weapons, 4th forms Meg - 5th Beg / Int forms  View the article in the Sydney Star Observer http://www.starobserver.com.au/sport/2009/10/27/strong-fighting-forms/17508 |
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Self-defence should be part of everyone’s life to build safety confidence and self-esteem. Homophobic attacks are still rife, with a viciousness reflecting the overwhelming hostility felt by some sectors living outside the Rainbow Belt.Self-defence classes help participants realise there is some recognition that one day they may be targeted because of their perceived sexuality. Full article at http://www.starobserver.com.au/soap-box/2009/08/04/defending-yourself/14894 |