Martial Arts Championships, part of Sydney Mardi Gras 2024. In the spirit of building an LGBTIQA+global Martial Arts community, the MGMA Championships will offer a multi-style Martial Arts Tournament to promote sporting excellence in the Martial Arts, and development of Self Defence and Safety Skills. ​ LGBTIQA+ pioneer and Tournament Director Penny Gulliver - 6th Dan Black Belt and Chief Instructor GLMA Martial Arts - founded the championships to welcome the global sporting village to Sydney as part of Mardi Gras 2024. This exciting and innovative festival will bring athletes, artists, ideas and energy from around the world together in the southern hemisphere for the first time.