DISCIPLINE.
FOCUS.
CONFIDENCE.
SELF-DEFENCE
Our Goal is Growth, Our way is Martial Arts.
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082 781 7121
Email Us
info@northcliffmartialarts.co.za
Our Philosophy
We meet every student where they are. Some need focus. Some need confidence. Some need discipline or social skills. Martial arts is the tool — growth is the goal. We prioritise personal growth, effort, etiquette, character, integrity, and being a good human over belts, trophies, or ego. Progress looks different for every student, and that’s exactly how it should be. What matters most is who they become — on the mat and off it.
Mary Jamieson
About Northcliff Martial Arts Academy
Northcliff Martial Arts Academy was started in the Northcliff area in 1991 by Sensei Penny Checketri as M.A.S.D (Martial Arts Self Defence). In 1991 Sensei Mary was an 8 year old white belt at the school dojo (Cliffview Primary) and spent most of her childhood years training with Sensei Penny in the art of Goju Ryu Karate.
Our Instructors
Mary Jamieson
Graham Webber
Jayden Duncan
KRAV MAGA
EXTRAORDINARY SELF-DEFENCE FOR ORDINARY PEOPLE – WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!
My name is Damien Coetzee – I’m a Krav Maga instructor at Elite Defence Academy International. Since 2007, we at EDAI have built up an enviable reputation as South Africa’s premier self-defence training organisation. We offer on-going weekly Krav Maga classes, seminars, workshops, specialist courses and personal training that has literally changed the lives of thousands of people.
What makes us different?
There are many self-defence organisations and trainers out there, and it can be a minefield of uncertainty for someone who’s_ simply looking for practical, effective training. According to some ‘experts’ you need to be able to do a million push-ups, or wear camouflage gear and snarl at people, before you ‘qualify’ to train with them. Not us… we teach real self-defense to everyday people.
Come train with us and experience the NMA difference.
Class Times
Monday & Wednesday
- 15:15-15:45 panda program 4-6 years
- 15:45-16:30 Junior program 7-9 years
- 16:30-17:30 Senior coloured belts 10-15 years
- 17:30-18:30 Blue to Junior Brown belts
- 18:30-19:45 All Beginners and Black Belts.
- 7:30-9:00 Krav Maga
Tuesday & Thursday
- 16:00-17:00 Seniors mixed grades 9-15 years
- 17:00-17:30 Panda program 4-6 years
- 17:30-18:15 Junior mixed belts 7-9 Years
- 18:15-19:15 Senior mixed belts 10-15 years
Client Testimonials
Both of my daughters do karate at NKA and they love it. Mary is an amazing sensei who somehow gets an entire class of kids to listen to her every word but she does it with warmth and an amazing smile so it’s no wonder the kids all adore and look up to her. Having spoken to other moms with kids at other dojo’s we are also fortunate that the communication is so good and that Sensei Mary also arranges other fun activities for the kids.
Three of my daughters have been going to Sensei for the past 3 years and their confidence, positive spirit, determination, leadership skills and fitness is developing from strength to strength thanks to karate. Thanks Mary, you're not just a Sensei but a mentor and role model.
Since Joining Northcliff Karate Academy, Thando has grown from being withdrawn and unsure to a confident and self-assured emerging young leader. Credit to Sensei Mary and her team.
The fact that my 3 kids have been going to NKA for 10 years is a true testament to Mary's quality and dedication. They adore their time there each week.
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313 Pendoring Rd, Blackheath, Randburg, 2195
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