KMAA Self Defence Academy

KMAA Self Defence Academy KMAA | A Philosophy of Survival, Strength & Human Performance. Self defence is the vehicle. Transformation is the destination. Come see for yourself! TEAM KMAA

Reality is, & always will be, the final teacher. KMAA= ▪︎Knowledge ▪︎Mindset ▪︎Adaptability ▪Action
No Rules▪︎No Gimmicks▪︎No BS Realistic & practical self defence classes for the real world. No points, no trophies "KMAA KRAV MAGA" The ultimate no BS self defence system. KMAA has been teaching classes since 20016 and is a hybrid KM system developed by Troy Matthews ex IKMF expert level krav maga instructor who has been running KM schools in NSW and QLD since 2004, with over 40 yrs martial arts experience, sports fighting and many years in the security industry from working doors to teaching and building security teams for troublesome venues all along the East coast. Our system is a hybrid system because we believe no 1 system or organization has all the right answers and techniques. We have, and continue to develop many of our own techniques and also use what works best for each given situation, regardless of its origin or style, so that our students have the best possible chance of saving their life if needed. We believe all true self defence systems need to broaden their minds and take on what works best, not stick to their set curriculum which is often outdated or flat out fails under real pressure and aggression. That's why we stand out amongst the pack because we are not boxed in and stuck with only traditional Krav maga curricullum. We have adult classes for ages 15 years and over with 3 locations on the East coast of QLD (Hervey bay, Bundaberg and Maroochydore). We also teach juniors in Hervey bay ages 10 to 15 years of age. Go to www.kmaaustralia.com.au for more info! Good luck with your training, what ever style or system you may choose
and remember to "keep it real".

15/09/2026

🔥 IF YOUR SELF DEFENCE ENDS WITH SOMEONE TAPPING OUT… WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENS NEXT?
You tap the attacker.
You tap yourself.
Apparently you can even tap the ground. 😂
“GROUND… PLEASE MAKE HIM STOP.” 😆
And then what?
Does the attacker realise you tapped, apologise for the inconvenience and walk off in shame? 🤦‍♂️
This stuff gets thousands of likes online with comments saying how “awesome” it is.
But looking cool and working against a compliant partner is NOT the same as surviving real aggression.
⚠️ Real attackers don’t tap out.
⚠️ They don’t stop because something hurts.
⚠️ They can pull away, recoil and attack again.
⚠️ And they definitely don’t stand there waiting for your next technique.
Self defence should prepare you for resistance, aggression and retaliation, not cooperation.
😂 Enjoy the reel… but seriously, be careful what you believe online.
REAL WORLD SELF DEFENCE.
NO RULES. NO GIMMICKS. NO BS.

14/09/2026

🔪 IF THEY CAN STILL
“TAP OUT” 😆
THEY CAN STILL ATTACK YOU.
Real knife threats don’t usually come with a straight arm, loads of space and a compliant attacker waiting while you grab wrists, spin around and perform some ridiculous lock.
They come close.
Hard. Aggressive.
You need to control the forward threat AND the recoil re-attack motion, while disrupting them immediately with an attack.
Because they’re not going to tap your arm and surrender.
They’re going to attack you again.
That’s the part most online knife defence conveniently leaves out.
No fancy choreography.
No compliant attacker.
No guarantees.
Just training designed to give you a chance when the situation is real.
🎥 Watch the technique — then watch the slow motion breakdown at the end.
KMAA
NO RULES- NO GIMMICKS- NO BS

13/09/2026

"AGGRESSIVE KNIFE THREAT"
What Would You Do?
Just give them what they want you say?
Ok they want your life, your child, your loved one. They want to take you to a 2nd location and do monsterous things to you. Some things you may not want to give up.
Our favourite "yee haaw" I'll shoot em, can they beat a bullet?, gun beats knife blah, blah, blah.
Yes because we all carry a gun. Oh and its loaded, oh and I have it out ready to shoot them, they will wait till I get it before slitting my throat 🤔🙄
Full video on how to "maybe" save your life drops tonight 👊
Yep we said maybe!
Because we don’t BS our students.
Training and techniques gives us a chance, hope when there may otherwise be none.
But its no guarantee!
The real world is just that....
"REAL"
Be sure to look out for the full video drop tonight!

11/09/2026

🚨 HERVEY BAY FREE SELF DEFENCE TRIAL NIGHT 🚨
SEND MESSAGE NOW TO BOOK YOUR SPOT.
🔥 Want to try something new?
Something surrounded by supportive, encouraging everyday people just like you?
Do you want to
🥊 Learn practical self defence skills?
💪 Build strength and fitness?
🧠 Develop confidence and resilience?
🤝 Train with a welcoming, supportive community?
⚡ Start rebuilding the strongest version of YOU mentally and physically?
Then this night is for you.
📍 HERVEY BAY
📅 Monday 21st September
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:45pm

Give us just 2 hours to make you see yourself, and what you're capable of, differently.
👉 Hit SEND MESSAGE and leave your FULL NAME + AGE to secure your spot.
⚠️ NO WALK INS- SPOTS ARE LIMITED.
✅ Participants must be 15+ years.
🔥 BOOK NOW.
DON'T OVERTHINK IT
JUST TAKE THE FIRST STEP.

🙏 If you're in Hervey Bay, please SHARE, and/or send this to someone who might need it 🙏

11/09/2026

🚨BUNDABERG FREE SELF DEFENCE TRIAL NIGHT🚨
SEND MESSAGE NOW TO BOOK YOUR SPOT.
🔥 Want to try something new?
Something surrounded by supportive, encouraging everyday people just like you?
Do you want to
🥊 Learn practical self defence skills?
💪 Build strength and fitness?
🧠 Develop confidence and resilience?
🤝 Train with a welcoming, supportive community?
⚡ Start rebuilding the strongest version of YOU mentally and physically?
Then this night is for you.

📍 BUNDABERG
📅 Tuesday 22nd September
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:45pm

Give us just 2 hours to make you see yourself, and what you're capable of, differently.
👉 Hit SEND MESSAGE and leave your FULL NAME + AGE to secure your spot.
⚠️ NO WALK INS- SPOTS ARE LIMITED.
✅ Participants must be 15+ years.
🔥 BOOK NOW.
DON'T OVERTHINK IT
JUST TAKE THE FIRST STEP.

🙏 If you're in Bundaberg, please SHARE, and/or send this to someone who might need it 🙏

10/09/2026

🚨 99% OF KNIFE THREAT DEFENCES START WITH A LIE.
The attacker stands back. Arm straight. Plenty of space. Knife held out like they’re waiting for you to do something.
Then comes the fancy wrist lock, arm tie up or 6 step dance.
But what happens when the attacker is hard up against you, jamming the knife into your neck?
No space. No perfect angle.
No compliant arm waiting to be grabbed.
That’s the reality we’re showing here.
A real knife threat can be tight, aggressive, ugly and chaotic.
So ask the question that actually matters:
⚠️ Does your defence still work when the attacker takes away your space?
Dealing with a knife doesn’t need to look fancy.
IT NEEDS TO STAND A CHANCE OF WORKING.

KMAA SELF DEFENCE ACADEMY
Real World Self Defence. No Rules. No Gimmicks. No BS.

09/09/2026

⚠️ YOUR FIRST REACTION WILL MATTER MORE THAN YEARS OF TRAINING.
⚠️ You don’t rise to your technique. You fall to your reaction.
⚠️ If you have to think about it, you’re already behind.
⚠️ Real violence won’t wait for your technique.
⚠️ Perfect form means nothing if stress shuts you down.
⚠️ Violence doesn’t give you time to get ready.
⚠️ Self defence isn’t about looking good. It’s about functioning in chaos.
⚠️ The street doesn’t care how good your kata looks.
⚠️ The attack won’t wait for you to process what’s happening.
⚠️ TRAIN THE REACTION — NOT JUST THE TECHNIQUE.

08/09/2026

🎬 We SAID OUR TECHNIQUES
AREN'T HOLLYWOOD RUBBISH… WE NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THE ACTING.😆

Closed eye pressure drill.
Student has no idea what’s coming.

Then out of nowhere, a bloke walks up holding a stick like a fencing sword and announces:

“My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” 😂

Yeah… high level acting at KMAA.

Everyone cracked up except the defender still had to react, defend and keep going.
And that’s actually the point.

Stress drills don’t have to be miserable to be effective. We can laugh, have fun and still train the things that matter:
React. Decide. Adapt. Keep going.

Our techniques might not be fancy Hollywood rubbish…
But apparently our attackers are auditioning for it. 🎬😆

07/09/2026

Hollywood Needed 12 Moves. We Need One Reaction!
And the camera ladies says it all in this one 😆
But there’s a serious point here.
Under real stress, simple, strong, reflexive actions win.
Not 6 step Hollywood sequences.
Not fancy hand changes.
Not techniques that need perfect timing and cooperation.

React hard. Keep it simple. Adapt to what happens next.

Because the street isn’t Hollywood… and nobody is following the script.

05/09/2026

BUNDABERG FREE BEGINNERS SELF DEFENCE TRIAL NIGHT
Never trained before? Perfect.
Trained before? Also perfect!
Come and experience practical, real world self defence in a friendly, no ego KMAA class.
✅ No experience needed
✅ Complete beginners welcome
✅ Practical skills, reactions & decision making
✅ Ages 15+
📍 Bundaberg
📅 Tuesday 14 September
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:45pm
MESSAGE US NOW with your full name + age to book your FREE place.

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1/Bundaberg West Primary School Steffensen St Bundaberg West 2/Sandy Straits School Hall Robert St, Urangan
Hervey Bay, QLD
4650

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