ĀMA
ĀMA or Āio Mixed Martial Arts is a particular embodiment frame that cultivates a lifestyle to support individuals in their day to day lives. Our distinctive methodology integrates martial arts principles with native development, fostering, resilience, and self-assurance. This conditioning and training lifestyle becomes your body ARMOUR.
About Us
Once an individual begins to practice embodiment of ĀMA they begin to practice anchoring the Matriarchal line, the left leg oriented by the right side of the brain. This left leg holds a pou, an anchor in KYOKUSHIN full contact engagement in Kata Form and Full contact fighting. Grounded and unable to be uplifted.
Then the right leg run by the left side of the brain begins to learn the anchor the pou of the teachings in Tae Kwon Do. Competition of the ideals of the 'win' or desire to compete. Lightly placed and easily uplifted by choice.
The centre is held by Āio which pertains to Tū Taua, Māori Weaponry and Native Sight teachings particular to Native Sight institution. It is about an embodiment of a lifestyle that exists via the practice being lived. It is how you treat your family and friends and further your people land and elements.
ĀMA - ORIGINS
ĀMA or Āio Mixed Martial Arts is a particular embodiment frame that cultivates a lifestyle to support individuals in their day to day lives. Our distinctive methodology integrates martial arts principles with native development, fostering, resilience, and self-assurance.
The fundamentals align to the position of AOTEAROA's particular location.
PANGO - The puna or spring of your origin.
KOKOWAI - The blood vessels
PUKEPOTO - The veins
TAIOMA - The clay or ritual clay of white
These shades are the fundamental foundations of embodiment for AMMA.
PUNA
ĀMA isn't for everyone. Our intention is not for the medals the trophies, rather our stance is the distinction of effecting and making impact in spaces where sacred practices may have been forgotten.
ĀMA is about becoming stronger throug consistent effort. It is not about ego, but deep humility to life. Its not about looking the part, it is about earning it and being its example.
Every class is a chance to improve. Every challenge becomes something you carry and listen to. It coaches you.
If you are looking for training the pushes you to meet your own standard as a part of powerful collective, send through your interest below.
UTU - FEES
Concession card - 10 sessions - $200
Our training sessions consist of weapons training, martial arts, weaponry, stunts, meditation, swimming, melanesian movement, weight training, cardio, healing and physical empowerment.
GI - Black Āio Gi - $250
Training shirt - $65
Poutama/Beginners grading - $50
Pouwhenua/Medium grading - $50/85
Pou Tawhito/Advanced grading - $85/120
Pou Ariki/Senior belt - $150 - $400 (depending on international gradings)
Tournament fees: $100 per tournament
*trainings must be done in Āio uniforms unless spoken with Sensei or Sempai directly.
JOIN ĀMA
To register please email your interest through to us and we will send through a registration form for you enrolement with us.
Contact will be made through email and our whatsapp group for updates.
Training locations
OKAHU BAY
AUCKLAND WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM
NGĀTI WHATUA MARAE
AUCKLAND COUNCIL VENUES