About Lion Heart Academy
Lion Heart MMA is a mixed martial arts school that operates in the northern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.
Founded by Sensei Herve Vengtasamy and Sensei Sue McLaughlin in 1985.
Our head instructors are champions in their respective arts and draw upon years of experience in order to teach techniques that are effective, fun and safe!
Our classes provide people of all ages with the tools to develop and increase their self-confidence, coordination, self awareness and fitness!
Our Approach
Our Story
Meet Our World Class Instructors
Training with the best will help you to become your best!
Shihan Herve Vengtasamy
Master Instructor with over 35 years of experience
5th Dan Black Belt - World Kumite Organisation
Qualified Sports Coach
Trainer of numerous National and International Champions
Southwest Games Tournament Champion 2011
Professional Boxing & Combat Sport ID: 0225
World Karate Federation (Karate International) ID: AUS001001
Working with Children Check ID: 00599387-01
Sensei Susan McLaughlin
Chief instructor with over 30 years of experience
Qualified Sports Coach
Australian National Karate Champion 1985, 1987, 1989 & 1990
Australia Karate Federation-National Sports Star Award 2001 & 2004
Southern Karate Championships Champion 2011
Working with Children Check ID: 03950632-01
Where do we Train?
RMIT Building 203
RMIT University
McKimmies Road Bundoora VIC Australia, 3083
1 Daphne Close, Mill Park 3082
Our Approach
Our Story
Lion Heart MMA Code of Conduct
Code of Behaviour for Parents & Students
The purpose of this code of conduct is to provide Parents, Students and Family members with some simple rules concerning the standards of behaviour that are expected.