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Rachael Parkes

Program Manager & Coach

Rachael Parkes is an academy owner and our Program Manager. She has trained for the last 16 years in a number of Martial Arts Styles and holds a 2nd Degree Black Belt in Free Style Martial Arts and a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (Will Machado).  Rachael is one of our coaches for our children’s classes and coordinates our Student Leadership Program. She brings a vast array of professional experience to our academy as a Health Promotion Practitioner, Qualified Child Care Worker, Youth Worker, Nutrition Coach and a Trainer and Assessor.

  •  Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (2016 to current).

  • Freestyle Martial Arts (2014 to current).

  • Freestyle Wrestling (2022 to current).

  • MMA (2020 – current)

  • Boxing (3 Years).

  • Kempo Jiu Jitsu (2012 to 2014).

  • Ninjitsu (2010 to 2014).

Main Disciplines Trained

Candid digital photography of two Muay Thai athletes wearing matching gear of a tiger-themed gym. They are posing in a spacious, covered outdoor training facility with a determined and focused atmosphere.
  •  Health Promotion Practitioner (BSc).

  • Qualified Child Care Worker (Associate Diploma of Social Science).

  • Certificate 4 Trainer and Assessor.

  • PN Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach.

  • Youth Work

  • Crime Prevention Projects Officer

  • Community Engagement Coordinator

Professional Qualifications/Experience

  • Hyper Fight Club Certified Trainer (Roland Osbourne).

  • Accredited Instructor with Martial Arts Australia.

  • Gladiator Wrestling Level 1 Coaching Course (Alan Landy).

  • Senior First Aid.

Extra Courses / Qualifications

  • Certified Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist.

  • Qualified Flexibility & Core Training Coach.

  • Resistance Training Coach.

  • Speed, Agility & Quickness Coach.

National Academy of Sports Medicine Courses (USA)

Rachael Parkes with her martial arts team holding trophies.

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