CORE Self Defence

29/09/2026

Things are changing at CORE.

We’ve shifted our focus away from traditional martial arts and getting back to what really matters …practical, effective self defence.

Less tradition. Less complication.
More focus on the core skills that matter when it counts.

A New Direction. A New Approach.

CORE Self Defence.

Watch this space 🤗

26/10/2025

26/10/2025

Start your day at the CORE …
get the first things right,
and the rest will follow!

27/09/2023

Self Defence Tip of the Week 🤣

12/09/2023

We have just lost one of our longtime members Brett Mitchell …he was a pivotal Instructor at our West Auckland Club in Ranui, Auckland. He was a wonderful martial artist and a lovely guy with a big heart! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family ❤️🙏

02/04/2023

We ran a very successful Self Defence Course in Wellington over the weekend with lots of techniques and concepts taught… we look forward to our next one and seeing you all again!

31/03/2023

The Martial Arts can be Funny! 🤣

24/12/2021

Wishing You All a Very Merry Christmas 🎄🥋

04/11/2021

Happy Diwali
🎉 Everyone 🎉

17/09/2021

Hi Everyone...
Just letting you know that we have decided to rebrand and modernise our Name, Logo, Website etc. and bringing us more in line with what we teach, with our focus being on Self Defence rather than the traditional martial arts format.
Formally the Academy of Self Defence Association NZ... now...
the Academy of Martial Arts NZ Self Defence.
We hope you enjoy our new look and will visit our new website which will be launched next week. www.amaselfdefence.nz
See you soon :)