2026 Sydney Mardi Gras Martial Arts Tournament

ByMelbourne Dragons Martial Arts

Melbourne Dragons participated in the 2026 edition of the annual Mardi Gras Martial Arts tournament on 14 February. This marked the club’s 4th consecutive year of participation in the IAGLMA (International Association of Gay and Lesbian Martial Artists) event, earning honors from Tournament Director Penny Gulliver for the Most Supportive Interstate Team.

The club brought home 7 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 5 bronze medals.

Photos

A group of martial arts practitioners from Melbourne Dragons posing with medals and a banner that reads 'Melbourne Dragons Martial Arts'.
A smiling man in a black martial arts gi holds up an award plaque, expressing gratitude. The plaque features his name, 'Damian Wilson,' and acknowledges him as the founder and chief instructor of Melbourne Dragons, recognizing him as the most supportive instructor.
Three martial artists posing together in a gym, wearing medals and gloves, celebrating their achievements after a competition.
A martial artist wearing protective gear, including a helmet, gloves, and shin guards, stands on a gymnasium floor with a red belt around their waist.
Three martial artists pose together after a competition, with one wearing a gold medal and two wearing green ribbons. The background features a gym with a basketball hoop.
Three martial artists wearing brown belts and medals, smiling together in a dojo setting.
A man wearing a black sleeveless shirt and patterned shorts proudly displays a gold medal around his neck, flexing his biceps in a gym setting.
Three martial artists posing together after a competition, wearing medals and martial arts gear, with a gym background.
Three martial artists standing proudly on a training mat, wearing medals and colored belts, in a gym setting.
Four martial arts practitioners posing together in a gym, wearing traditional uniforms and belts of varying colors.
A young martial artist wearing a white gi and an orange belt stands in a ready stance on a dojo mat. They are equipped with blue gloves and a protective headgear, surrounded by spectators and other competitors in a martial arts tournament.
Three martial artists posing together in a gym after a competition. One is wearing a white uniform with a medal, while the others are in black and yellow uniforms with red gloves.
Four martial artists posing together on a competition mat, all wearing medals. The setting is an indoor sports facility with a basketball hoop in the background.
A male martial artist in protective gear is standing on a pink mat, preparing for competition. He wears a helmet, gloves, and shin guards, with a black sleeveless shirt. In the background, other competitors and spectators are visible.
Martial artist wearing sunglasses and a karate gi with a purple belt, showing a fighting stance, and displaying medals around the neck.
A young martial arts student in a white gi with an orange belt smiles as an instructor in a black gi hands him a medal on a training mat.

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