See Why Our Members Love Training at WCAMA!
Justin
Great environment and coaches fantastic place to learn self defence
Brendon
I enrolled my two boys into training after considering a few other options. I couldn't be happier. It wasn't hard to get me signed up into the adults class. We have been training for 2 years now, and hope to continue for a long time!
Stuart
Great place to train for adults and kids. I’ve had three teenagers start with me, and all have benefited from the school. Excellent for adults as beginners or experienced in other styles. Great fun, hard work, good results - highly recommend.
Why Most Adults Never Continue Martial Arts
Most beginners walk into a normal class…
Everyone already knows what they’re doing.
The warm-up starts.
People pair off.
And suddenly you feel awkward, unfit, and completely lost.
So you tell yourself:
“Maybe martial arts just isn’t for me.”
But the truth is…
You were never given a proper beginner starting point.
That’s why we created this 4-week foundations program.
So you can learn step-by-step in a structured environment built specifically for adults starting from zero.
Why Adults Join WCAMA
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1
Book your beginner consultation
Step 2
Meet your coach and tour the club
Step 3
Get started in your beginner foundations sessions
Step 4
Learn the basics step-by-step in a supportive environment
Step 5
Build confidence, fitness and real martial arts skills
Step 6
Continue your journey at WCAMA
This Program Is Perfect For Adults Who:
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Feel intimidated joining normal martial arts classes
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Want fitness with a purpose
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Have zero experience
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Want more confidence
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Are tired of boring gyms
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Want real self-defence skills
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Need structure and accountability
Meet Your Coach
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.
Our goal is to make beginners feel comfortable from day one.
WHAT YOU’LL TRAIN
4-Week Foundations Program
Train across:
BJJ • MMA • Freestyle
Extra: Joining fee waived if continuing
Includes:
✅Beginner consultation
✅ 4 weeks coaching
✅ Access to BJJ, MMA & Wrestling classes
✅ Structured beginner progression
✅ Supportive beginner environment
✅ Joining fee waived if continuing
Today Only: $197
Timetable
Frequently asked questions
6 Months From Now…
You could still be thinking about starting martial arts…
Or you could be:
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fitter
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stronger
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more confident
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training consistently
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surrounded by supportive people
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proud you finally started
Everyone starts as a beginner.
The only difference is some people finally take the first step.