HORNBSY MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS FOR A FREE DAY OF KARATE, SELF-DEFENCE AND FAMILY FUN!
Local martial arts school Black Belt Martial Arts Hornsby is inviting local families to step onto the mats and experience traditional martial arts for themselves at its biggest community event of 2026.
The BBMA Hornsby Open Day, being held on Saturday 10 October, will transform the Hornsby dojo into a full day of free martial arts experiences, demonstrations, challenges and activities for children, teenagers and adults.
Visitors will be able to try short introductory classes, watch demonstrations from BBMA's senior students, break a real martial arts board, test themselves against a black belt, try self-defence skills and take part in a range of fun activities.
For more information about the day or to book in click HERE
Come along. Have a go. See what we're all about.
Join us for a full day of Karate, Kickboxing, self-defence, challenges and family activities at BBMA Hornsby.
Whether you're already part of the BBMA family, bringing a friend, or have never tried martial arts before, we'd love to see you.
Kids, teens and adults are welcome. No martial arts experience needed.
MORNING PROGRAM
9:45am - Welcome & Opening Demonstration
Start the day with Kata, Kumite and board breaking demonstrations from our BBMA team.
10:00am - Karate Fundamentals - 8 years+
Try the fundamentals of traditional Shotokan Karate. For older kids (8 years and over), teens and adults.
10:00am - Little Dragons: Karate for Kids 5-8 Years
A fun, beginner-friendly Karate class designed especially for younger children.
10:00am - Parent Tips & Education
While the kids train, learn more about the BBMA pathway and what children can gain from long-term martial arts training.
10:45am - Padwork & Sparring - 14 years+
A high-energy, Kickboxing-inspired session combining padwork and sparring drills. Perfect for teens and adults.
10:45am - Kids' Nunchaku Experience
A chance for kids to try something a little different in our Activity Zone.
11:30am - Practical Self-Defence - 8 years+
Learn useful, practical self-defence skills in a beginner-friendly session. For older kids (8 years and over), teens and adults.
11:30am - Little Dragons: Karate for Kids 5-8 Years
Our second Little Dragons class of the morning.
11:30am - Parent Tips: Confidence, Resilience, Focus & Discipline
Join us for an informal parent session about some of the skills we work on with children through martial arts.
12:15pm - Kata - 8 years+
Experience one of the foundations of traditional Karate and learn how techniques are put together into Kata. For older kids (8 years and over), teens and adults.
12:15pm - Beat the Black Belt Friendly Challenges
We invite kids of all ages (and the young at heart) :) to join in on the fun be and ‘challenge ‘our black belt students - to push up competitions, tests of fitness, focus, coordination and balance. If you participate in a ‘Black Belt Challenge’ activity, you’ll be awarded your very own white belt to take home! This event is just for laughs, non contact, and safe for kids.
12:45pm - Prize Draw
You must be there to claim your prize!
AFTERNOON PROGRAM
2:00pm - Karate Fundamentals -8 years+
Try the fundamentals of traditional Shotokan Karate. For older kids (8 years and over), teens and adults.
2:00pm - Little Dragons: Karate for Kids 5-8 Years
A fun introductory Karate class for younger children.
2:00pm - Parent Tips & Education
Meet our team, ask questions and learn more about martial arts training at BBMA.
2:30pm - Padwork & Sparring -14 years+
Get the gloves and pads out for another high-energy, Kickboxing-inspired session. Perfect for teens and adults.
2:30pm - Kids' Nunchaku Experience
Another opportunity for kids to have a go in our Activity Zone.
3:15pm - Practical Self-Defence - 8 years+
Learn simple, useful self-defence skills with our instructors.
3:15pm - Parent Tips: Confidence, Resilience, Focus & Discipline
An informal discussion about helping children develop useful skills and habits through martial arts training.
4:00pm - Kata - 8 years+
Learn and experience traditional Karate Kata. For older kids (8 years and over), teens and adults.
4:00pm - Beat the Black Belt Friendly Challenges
We invite kids of all ages (and the young at heart) :) to join in on the fun and ‘challenge ‘our black belt students - to push up competitions, tests of fitness, focus, coordination and balance. If you participate in a ‘Black Belt Challenge’ activity, you’ll be awarded your very own white belt to take home! This event is just for laughs, non contact and safe for kids.
AND THERE'S MORE HAPPENING THROUGHOUT THE DAY
Drop in between 9:30am-1:00pm or 2:00pm-5:00pm and you'll also find:
🪵 Board Breaking Experience
📸 Open Day Photo Area
🎡 Chocolate Prize Wheel
🎁 Prizes and giveaways
🥋 Meet our instructors and students
💬 Ask us anything about Karate, Kickboxing and our programs
🎟️ Pick up a VIP Guest Pass for a friend who couldn't make it
👋 New to BBMA? Come and meet us and find out how to get started
Not sure what to book?
Kids aged 5-8: Start with Little Dragons, then stick around for the Nunchaku Experience and other Open Day activities.
Kids 8+, teens & families: Mix and match Karate Fundamentals, Padwork & Sparring, Self-Defence and Kata.
Adults: You're not just bringing the kids! Our Karate, Padwork and Self-Defence sessions are beginner-friendly, so come prepared to have a go too.