Est. 2015 · 200+ Students · Classes Capped for Quality · Multiple Black Belt Coaches
West Coast Academy of Martial Arts is a family-run academy in Southern River, teaching Freestyle Martial Arts for kids, teens and adults, plus Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA for adults 16 and over. We teach practical, all-round martial arts that build real self-defence skills, fitness, discipline and confidence. Martial arts isn't a hobby here. We see it as a life skill.
Our Program
Find the Right Martial Arts Program
Our Pre-Juniors (5–8), Juniors (9–12) and Teens (13–15) train in Freestyle Martial Arts, on the same structured curriculum as our adults, pitched at the right level for each age group. Students learn striking, wrestling, ground fighting and self-defence, along with situational awareness, discipline and respect. Classes are capped and age-specific, with strong instructor and student helper ratios, and every belt is earned through hard work.
Pre-Juniors
Real martial arts training that builds focus, confidence and coordination from day one.
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS
Juniors
Build fitness, discipline and confidence, and get off the screens and onto the mat.
Children's and Teens Martial Arts Classes
Fight Club
An invite-only program for committed students to build extra skills, experience and teamwork through additional training.
Teens
Practical self-defence, resilience and fitness for the high school years.
Our adult programs are for anyone 16 and over, from complete beginners to experienced martial artists. Freestyle Martial Arts is our all-round self-defence system and the best place to start, covering striking, wrestling, ground fighting and combatives, with fitness and conditioning built into every class. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA are available for those who want to add to their training or specialise. Every program is built on a culture of iron sharpens iron, not dog eat dog.
Freestyle Martial Arts (16+)
Our all-round self-defence system for adults. The best place to start.
Adult Classes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (16+)
Wrestling-influenced BJJ with a strong culture, for beginners through to advanced.
Student Leadership
Develop confidence, leadership skills and responsibility by mentoring younger students and giving back to the WCAMA community.
MMA (16+)
Beginner-friendly MMA for everyday people. Learn to strike, wrestle and grapple.
More Than Just Martial Arts
At WCAMA, martial arts isn't a hobby, and it isn't somewhere people get rewarded just for turning up. Students earn their belts and their confidence through hard work, and they learn as much from losing as from winning. The result is people who are fitter, more disciplined and more capable, whether they're five or seventy-five.
Why Train With Us?
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Family-run since 2015, with over 200 students
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A coaching team with multiple black belts, led by a Head Coach with over 25 years' martial arts experience
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Classes capped for quality, not crammed for numbers
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A structured curriculum and belts that are earned, not handed out
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A strong culture: iron sharpens iron, not dog eat dog
Meet Your Coaches
Learn from experienced martial artists who are passionate about helping students develop their skills and confidence. Led by Head Instructor Rodney Parkes, our coaching team brings extensive experience across Freestyle Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA and Wrestling.
Rodney Parkes
Head Instructor/Head Coach
Rodney is the owner and Head Instructor of WCAMA, with over 25 years of experience across striking, grappling, wrestling, self defence and mixed martial arts. He is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Freestyle Martial Arts and a Will Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt.
Ashley Parkes
Full-Time Instructor
Ashley has trained in martial arts since the age of 4 and is a fully certified instructor recognised by Martial Arts Australia. He is a Freestyle Martial Arts Black Belt and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt (Will Machado). He teaches our Pre-Junior, Junior, Teens and Fight Club programs.
