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Empower Yourself at Ardito Defence Academy

A.D.A provides practical self defense rooted in clean structure, timing and pressure. Anyone can learn it, regardless of size or strength.

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Our Programs

Kindy Kung Fu

Kindy Kung Fu (Ages 3 to 6)

A fun foundation building balance, coordination and focus.

Youth classes

Youth Classes (Ages 7 to 12)

Confidence and practical self defense taught through structure and timing.

Adult classes

Adult Classes (Ages 13+)

Direct, efficient training for real world protection and awareness.

Women's self defense

Women’s Self Defense

Women only sessions focused on awareness, confidence and clean mechanics.

Master Robert Ardito

Master Robert Ardito

With more than 50 years in martial arts, Master Robert developed A.D.A as a refined system based on clear structure, timing and pressure. Students learn to apply strength efficiently without relying on size.

Meet Our Instructors

Carly McDougall

Head Instructor Carly McDougall

Oversees Bundaberg operations and instructor programs. A closed-door student of Master Robert.

Craig Franklin

Instructor Craig Franklin

Second in command with broad martial arts experience and strong teaching skills.

Harley Johnston

Harley Johnston

Senior instructor and tournament medalist known for dynamic teaching and fundamentals.

Si-Je Kristy-Leigh

Si-Je Kristy-Leigh

Instructor focused on youth development, structure and confidence building.

Rob Adames

Teacher / Trainer Rob Adames

Close-door student and instructor in training with a focus on fundamentals and discipline.

About A.D.A

A.D.A is a practical fighting system created through decades of testing. The method focuses on efficient structure, accurate strikes and clean biomechanics. Students learn to apply strength with minimal effort and maintain calm under pressure.