About Us

KMA – Blackbelt Success Schools has been an established martial arts school since 1986, starting in Liverpool by Master Fari Salievski 8th Dan in Hapkido

KMA not only teaches self-defence, it instils life skills like discipline, focus, respect, enhances confidence and self-esteem.
It is an all-round self defence program including practice of anti-bullying techniques.

Lessons are planned to engage and suit students of all levels. Whether beginner or advanced, classes are always challenging and enjoyable.

ALL KMA INSTRUCTORS ARE ACCREDITED

What is Accreditation?

Accreditation is a nationally recognised process that establishes a martial arts instructor is able to provide instruction in a manner that is safe, responsible, and accountable with appropriate levels of understanding as to their legal and community obligations.

Specifically, accreditation:

• Verifies the martial arts bona fides of an instructor.
• Ensures the instructor has a minimum first aid qualification.
• Ensures an instructor has a minimum training standard in what constitutes safe practice in exercise.
• Ensures an instructor has a minimum training standard in what the instructor’s responsibilities are under Occupational Health and Safety
• Ensures an instructor has a minimum training standard in what the instructor’s responsibilities are under the appropriate consumer protection legislation in the State in which they teach.
• Ensures an instructor has a minimum training standard in what the instructor’s responsibilities are in dealing with complaints involving sexual harassment and discrimination in the martial arts industry.
• Ensures that the consumer is dealing with an instructor who is bound by the National Code Of Practice For Martial Arts Centres and Instructors

Our Head Instructor and Owner of KMA St. Marys