What age groups is the 4-Week Beginner Course suitable for?

Our beginner program is designed for children aged 5 to 15 years. Students are grouped by age so they train with children of a similar stage and ability in a safe, supportive environment.

My child has never done martial arts before. Is that okay?

Absolutely. This course is specifically designed for complete beginners. Our instructors teach every skill step by step, helping each child build confidence at their own pace. No previous experience or fitness level is required.

Will my child learn how to fight?

Our focus is on self-defence, confidence and personal safety, not aggression. Children learn practical self-defence techniques alongside important values such as respect, discipline, self-control and knowing when to avoid conflict.

What should my child wear to their first class?

Comfortable sports clothing such as a t-shirt and shorts is perfect for the first lesson. If your child decides to continue after the beginner course, we'll provide information about uniforms and equipment.

What happens after the 4-Week Beginner Course?

If your child enjoys the program, they'll have the opportunity to continue training in our regular classes. They'll keep developing their martial arts skills while building confidence, fitness, resilience and friendships in a positive and supportive environment.

4-Week Beginner Course

4 Week BJJ Beginners Course

Go From Complete Beginner to Confident on the Mats in Just 4 Weeks.

Designed for complete beginners with no experience required. Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a supportive environment while building confidence, fitness and practical self-defence skills.

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Call us now on 0437 454 049

Beginner Course Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:15pm – 7:30pm

Is This Course Right For You?

If any of these sound like you, our 4-Week Beginner Course is the perfect place to start.

✔ You've never trained BJJ before.

✔ You want to get fitter without another boring gym program.

✔ You'd like to learn practical self-defence.

✔ You're looking for a new challenge.

✔ You want to build confidence.

✔ You want to train in a friendly, supportive environment

Yes, this sounds like me

Three Key Benefits:

Learn Effective
Self-Defence

Practical techniques that work for any size or strength.

Get Fit While
Having Fun

Build strength, cardio, and flexibility without boring gym routines.

Train in a Supportive Community

Friendly, ego-free environment for beginners through advanced.

Your First 4 Weeks

Initial Consultation
Tour the club
Meet the coaches
Learn how classes run.
Become comfortable on the mats.
Learn the basics.

Week 1

Develop your movement.
Learn fundamental positions and submissions.
Gain confidence in class.

Week 2

Start putting techniques together.
Learn how to attack and defend
Improve your timing.

Week 3

Bring everything together with partner drills.
Feel confident training with others.
Ready to continue your BJJ journey as an academy member

Week 4

What You'll Learn

During your 4-week beginner course you'll learn:

✔ How Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class actually works

✔ Training etiquette and mat safety

✔ The fundamental positions every beginner needs

✔ Safe movement and breakfalls

✔ Escapes from common positions

✔ Basic submissions and controls

✔ Practical self-defence concepts

✔ Everything you need to confidently participate in the program

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Why Beginners Love Training at WCAMA

At WCAMA, we've created a welcoming environment where complete beginners can learn with confidence. You'll be guided by experienced, supportive coaches who are passionate about helping new students succeed, regardless of your fitness level or previous experience. You'll also become part of a friendly, ego-free community where everyone encourages each other to improve.

Get More Than Just Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

As part of your journey you'll also have access to wrestling training, helping you develop takedowns, balance and real-world grappling skills that most BJJ beginners never experience.

We are one of the few Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu clubs in Perth that also offers wrestling. Wrestling is a core part of our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and self-defence curriculum, making us unique in the way we develop skills such as takedowns and the ability to get back to our feet, allowing us to dictate where the fight goes.

Our program is proudly affiliated with Gladiator Wrestling under coach Alan Landy — a Wrestling WA board member, former national coach of the Australian team, and one of the most respected wrestling coaches in the country.

Book Your Place

Call us now on 0437 454 049

Rodney Parkes

Head Instructor/Head Coach

Rodney has over 20 years’ experience in a range of Martial Arts styles, starting his martial arts journey in 1999. He is currently recognised as a 4th Degree Black Belt in Freestyle Martial Arts, a BJJ Brown Belt (Will Machado), and a Certified Instructor in multiple organisations. Rodney has taught internationally, delivering self-defence workshops in the USA, including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Wrestling sessions at Brazilian Top Team Back Bay in Boston. He is also a Freestyle Wrestling coach under the banner of Gladiator Wrestling.

He cross-trains in a variety of martial arts on a weekly basis under some of Australia's most experienced martial artists and coaches. Some of the key current coaches who regularly influence his training are John Will, Paul Marston, Justin Boylan, and Alan Landy. Rodney likes to put certain skills under the microscope, which is why he has trained in such a wide variety of styles.