Martial Arts Championships, part of Sydney Mardi Gras 2025. In the spirit of building an LGBTIQA+global Martial Arts community, the MGMA Championships will offer a multi-style Martial Arts Tournament to promote sporting excellence in the Martial Arts, and development of Self Defence and Safety Skills.​LGBTIQA+ pioneer and

 

Tournament Director Penny Gulliver - 6th Dan Black Belt and Chief Instructor GLMA Martial Arts - founded the championships to welcome the global sporting village to Sydney as part of World Pride 2023 & Mardi Gras 2024. This will be Penny's the third tournament as founder and director. preparing an Australian team to be a force in Gay Games Valencia, Spain, 2026. 

 

This exciting and innovative festival will bring athletes, artists, ideas and energy from around the world together in the southern hemisphere.