Three Key Benefits:
Here’s How It Works
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Book your pre-trial meeting
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Meet your coach and tour the club
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Get Invited to a Free Trial Class
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Try your first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class (we’ll lend you a gi if you don’t have one).
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Join and become a member
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Start your BJJ journey at West Coast!
Why Choose Us?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is more than just a martial art — it’s a mental workout as much as a physical one. On the mats, practitioners are constantly problem-solving, adapting strategies in real time to overcome opponents, which sharpens critical thinking under pressure. The challenges of training and competing naturally build confidence, as athletes see themselves mastering techniques and handling situations that once seemed impossible. Along the way, BJJ fosters resilience; every setback, tough roll, or submission is an opportunity to learn, adjust, and come back stronger — both on and off the mats.
Freestyle Wrestling
We are one of the few Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu clubs in Perth that also offers a dedicated Freestyle Wrestling program. 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
