Women’s Self Defence
Women’s Only Muay Thai
Students learn traditional Muay Thai techniques, including strikes with fists, elbows, knees, and shins, along with pad work, combinations, and conditioning skills that translate directly to real-world self-defence situations.
Muay Thai is widely regarded as one of the most effective striking arts for self-defence, giving women the tools to protect themselves, control an aggressor, and gain confidence in potentially dangerous situations. This high-energy class offers an empowering space where women can build strength, endurance, technical skill, and situational awareness while training alongside other women.
Women’s Only Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Students focus on core grappling principles, essential positions, escapes, submissions, and foundational strategy all practical skills for real-world self-defense.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is widely regarded as one of the most effective forms of self-defense, allowing smaller or less physically strong individuals to control and neutralize larger opponents safely. This class is designed to be supportive, technical, and empowering, helping women build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and gain the skills to protect themselves.
Training emphasizes discipline, situational awareness, and personal growth in a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere preparing women to handle real-life situations while progressing at their own pace.
SELF-DEFENSE Seminars
Our Self-Defense Seminars are designed to teach practical, real-world skills that anyone can use to protect themselves in everyday situations. These workshops focus on awareness, prevention, and hands-on techniques drawn from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and other martial arts to help participants respond effectively to potential threats.
Seminars are suitable for all skill levels and emphasize empowerment, confidence, and personal safety. Students learn how to set boundaries, escape dangerous situations, and use simple, effective strategies to stay safe providing peace of mind and life-long skills.
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Stephane Trottier
I’ve been a member here for the past 9 months and cannot say enough good things about OAMA. The instructors are world-class and their dedication to the club is unreal. There’s such a great vibe here, the members you roll with become family and you help each other advance and improve. It’s such a humbling experience and I highly suggest it for everyone; kids to seniors and everything in between. They offer a free week for anyone that wants to try it out and it’s a great way to see how you like it. Everyone is friendly and it makes it so easy to jump in and have fun. If you’re considering it, don’t think any longer, just stop by!
Dan D’Elia
Fantastic academy!!! Professor Pat and Professor Hammer are the best! They run a very professional program with technical instruction and safe training environment. It’s been a great pleasure to train and learn from them.
Alex MacLellan
I’ve been training here since January and I don’t see myself changing schools anytime soon. I’m hooked. The instructors are full time professionals in their disciplines, and they are all very approachable and will make time for students. They always emphasize the students are a team. We are all there to support each other and challenge our training partners to raise their levels! Many of the students compete regularly in regional, national, and international tournaments. The quality of the student body is high. When I attend class I feel like I’m learning from people who are professionals at what they do, which is literally true for some. Everyone who trains and teaches here follows a tone of respect too. I hope to get many years of training here!
Sean Quinn
Pat and Hammer are amazing ambassador’s for Martial Arts in Ottawa. OAMA is definitely THE place to learn enthusiastic, high quality Martial Arts in the city. Great school with a great atmosphere.