Instructors

A.I.M. Academy Instructors Are Fully Qualified & Insured:

• Government Accredited by the Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA)
• Working With Children Check
• First Aid Certified
• Insured by QBE for Public & Products Liability and Professional Indemnity

Our Instructors

Founder & Head Instructor: Robert M. Halaijian (Footscray, Clayton)

General Manager & Senior Instructor: Kacey Chong (Footscray, Clayton)

Instructor: Zheng Chong (Clayton)

Instructor: Fam Chong (Footscray, Clayton)

Apprentice Instructor – Level 2: George Francis (Footscray)

Apprentice Instructor – Level 2: Jay Okey (Footscray)

Apprentice Instructor – Level 1: Mark Turnley (Footscray)

Apprentice Instructor – Level 1: Ross Barling (Footscray)

Apprentice Instructor – Level 1: Hanatsu Nagano (Footscray)

Apprentice Instructor – Level 1: Lucy Gransbury (Footscray)

Apprentice Instructor – Level 1: Angelo Perera (Clayton)

Apprentice Instructor – Level 1: Anthony Lam (Clayton)

Government Accreditation

Our Instructors are experienced and fully qualified, and committed to helping our Members develop into well-rounded Martial Artists, confident individuals, and most importantly, contributing, responsible members of the community.

We provide high-quality instruction in a safe environment, and aim to cater to your goals and needs, whether they relate to health and fitness, competition, self-defense or self-development.

In keeping with the highest standards of Martial Arts qualifications, all A.I.M. Academy Instructors have attended the Martial Arts Industry Association (MAIA) Accreditation Course, and are either accredited by the MAIA or are currently undergoing accreditation.

The MAIA is the peak industry body for Martial Arts in Australia, and the MAIA National Martial Arts Instructor Accreditation Scheme (NMAS) is a government-recognised accreditation scheme (like the NCAS accreditation).

MAIA Accredited Instructors have completed the Martial Arts Unit of Competency as certified by RABQSA (under International Standard ISO 17024 by the Joint Accreditation Scheme Australia and New Zealand), and must comply with the requirements, standards and conditions set by the MAIA.

As MAIA Accredited Martial Arts Instructors, A.I.M. Academy Instructors are bound by the MAIA National Code of Practice for Martial Arts Instructors and the MAIA Risk Management Policy, and are also insured by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited for Public and Products Liability ($20 million) and Professional Indemnity ($5 million).