The first full time martial arts academy in the Ossett area was opened in April 1998 by academy owner Brian Crookes. The academy now has around 250 active members of all ages from 4 years to 54 years. Having three full time staff fully qualified and first aid trained, in addition to several part time instructors senior and junior. All classes are split to age and ability, so everybody can get the maximum training they require. The academy has graduated over 50 people to black belt degree in the last eighteen months, three being just nine years old. All staff go on regular training courses all over the world to keep up with all the latest training in martial arts. Locations that they attended in 2003 included America, the Bahamas, Gibraltar and Thailand.
It is our aim at OMAA to take martial arts to the next level improving fitness, confidence, self defense and concentration for our younger members in a very friendly and fun environment. We have even started working in schools to raise further awareness of the benefits of martial arts and its potential longevity. Brian has over 24 years experience in martial arts and he’s still having fun!