Ashley Parkes
Full-Time Instructor
Ashley has trained in martial arts since the age of 4, growing up immersed in the environment of West Coast Academy of Martial Arts. Over the years he has developed strong skills across multiple disciplines and is a fully certified instructor at WCAMA, recognised by Martial Arts Australia. Ashley has trained for over 15 years. He is currently a Freestyle Martial Arts Black Belt at WCAMA and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue Belt (Will Machado).
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Ashley currently teaches our Pre-Junior, Junior, Teens and Fight Club programs. Known for his passion for teaching, he works tirelessly to improve his own martial arts skills, regularly training across a variety of styles so his students receive high-quality, well-rounded instruction.
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Kempo Jiu-Jitsu, 2011 to 2015 (Sozokan Academy)
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Freestyle Martial Arts, March 2015 to current (WCAMA)
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach and competitor, August 2022 to current (WCAMA)
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Freestyle Wrestling coach and competitor, February 2024 to current
Martial arts experience
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Senior First Aid
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Working With Children Check
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Certified Instructor, Martial Arts Australia
