West Coast Academy of Martial Arts

West Coast Academy of Martial Arts West Coast Academy of Martial Arts is a family focused, professionally run Martial Arts school. We h

17/09/2026

A few moments from our team at the Masters of the Mat competition. 💪🔥

Proud of the team — keep up the great work! 👊

-TEAM WCAMA

“Sometimes the biggest victory is proving you can get back up.”Not every victory is about winning, getting a medal, or t...
16/09/2026

“Sometimes the biggest victory is proving you can get back up.”

Not every victory is about winning, getting a medal, or taking home a trophy. Sometimes the biggest victory is getting back up after you've been knocked down.

Life is going to hit hard sometimes. Things won't always go your way, plans won't always work out, and there will be moments when you've had enough and walking away feels like the easiest option.

But getting knocked down isn't what defines you. It's what happens next.

Get back up. Take the hit, learn from it, and keep moving forward. You don't have to win every battle, and you don't have to be the strongest person in the room. You just have to be willing to keep going when things get tough.

Because every time you get back up, you prove to yourself that the setback doesn't have to be the end. You can take another step, face the next challenge, and keep moving forward. That's where real strength is built.

– TEAM WCAMA

GLADIATOR WRESTLING MASTERS OF THE MAT 🏆Our Wrestling & Junior Fight Club students competed at the Gladiator Wrestling M...
15/09/2026

GLADIATOR WRESTLING MASTERS OF THE MAT 🏆

Our Wrestling & Junior Fight Club students competed at the Gladiator Wrestling Masters of the Mat competition, with 12 athletes representing West Coast Academy of Martial Arts.

🏅 MEDAL RESULTS

🥇 Anas — Gold
🥈 Lucas — Silver
🥈 Mann — Silver
🥉 Omar — Bronze
🥈 Eyad — Silver
🥈 Seth — Silver

It was a great day, with plenty of improvement and many positive moments throughout the competition. It was a valuable experience for the team, giving everyone the opportunity to test what they have been working on and take plenty away to build on.

Now it’s time to put in the work, keep improving and continue building towards the year ahead and the competitions to come. 💪

Congratulations to our medal winners, and thank you to all 12 athletes for stepping up and representing the club. It wasn’t just about the medals or wins; it was about the experience, testing yourselves and putting your training into practice.

A big thank you to our coaches and parents for their support and commitment, and to Gladiator Wrestling for organising and running the event.

Good job, everyone.

— TEAM WCAMA

This Week’s Topic is Ground Fighting!!!This week we’ll be working on our basic mount escapes. We’ll look at how to get s...
14/09/2026

This Week’s Topic is Ground Fighting!!!

This week we’ll be working on our basic mount escapes. We’ll look at how to get someone off us when they are on top of us in different self-defence situations.

As the week goes on, we may add different finishes and pressure drills to build on what we’ve been working on.

We’ll also spend some extra time working on our guard passing and developing our skills from different positions.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in the gym this week!

– TEAM WCAMA

12/09/2026

⚔️ EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW — MASTERS OF THE MAT ⚔️

We’re almost there! Here’s what you need to know for Saturday 12 September 👇

📍 VENUE
Camp Wattle Grove
59 Kelvin Rd, Wattle Grove

🚗 PARKING
Parking is available on the oval at the front-left side of the venue. Attendants will direct you on arrival, with lighting provided for the walk back after the event.

🎟️ TICKETS
$15 at the door
Kids under 5 FREE

⚖️ CHECK-IN & WEIGH-IN
Competitors must check in at the door.
Weigh-in is in your competition uniform, minus wrestling boots.

⚠️ NO WEIGHT ALLOWANCE

📱 DRAWS & MATCH TIMES
Draws, brackets and match times will be available on Smoothcomp and displayed on screens at the venue.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: EVENT TIMES CAN MOVE

Matches may run ahead of schedule. It is each competitor’s responsibility to monitor Smoothcomp throughout the event and keep track of their upcoming match.

🌭 FOOD
Food vans will be available throughout the event.
Halal options available

📺 LIVESTREAM
Watch live on YouTube via the Gladiator Wrestling Channel.
www.youtube.com/

⏰ EVENT SCHEDULE
2:00–2:30 PM — Junior + Senior Weigh-Ins
3:00–5:00 PM — Junior Divisions
4:00–4:30 PM — Senior Weigh-Ins
🔥 5:30–6:30 PM — Super Matches
7:00–9:00 PM — Senior Divisions

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“You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to begin.”A lot of the time, waiting until you feel ready or until the time...
11/09/2026

“You don’t need to feel ready. You just need to begin.”

A lot of the time, waiting until you feel ready or until the time feels right can go on forever. There will always be a reason to wait. Maybe it's fear of getting it wrong, not feeling confident enough, or thinking there's still more to learn first.

But sometimes, you just have to take that first step. That's where the learning starts. That's where confidence begins to grow. You get the chance to make mistakes, learn from them, improve, and discover what you're actually capable of.

You don't need to know everything or have it all figured out before you start. Start where you are, take the first step, and let the journey unfold from there.

There might never be a perfect time. Sometimes you just have to take the chance and begin.

Because often, the hardest part is simply getting started.

– TEAM WCAMA

10/09/2026

⚔️ MASTERS OF THE MAT — EVENT SCHEDULE ⚔️

We’re just days away. Here’s everything you need to know for Saturday.

⏱️ 2:00–2:30 PM — Junior + Senior Weigh-Ins
🔥 3:00–5:00 PM — Junior Divisions
⏱️ 4:00–4:30 PM — Senior Weigh-Ins
⚔️ 5:30–6:30 PM — SUPER MATCHES
🔥 7:00–9:00 PM — Senior Divisions

📍 Camp Wattle Grove
📅 Saturday 12 September

Athletes, coaches and spectators — make sure you know your times and get there early.

The Super Matches are locked in. The divisions are ready. Now it’s time to wrestle. 💪

Masters of the Mat 2026 — see you on the mat.

08/09/2026

Pre-Juniors getting warmed up!

Our 5–8 year olds getting warmed up and working on their striking, hitting the pads and building coordination, focus and confidence.

Great work from the Pre-Juniors! 👊

-TEAM WCAMA

This Week’s Topic is Self Defence!!!This week we’ll be looking at a bunch of different self-defence situations, how to b...
07/09/2026

This Week’s Topic is Self Defence!!!

This week we’ll be looking at a bunch of different self-defence situations, how to be aware of them, what to do, and how to safely escape.

We’ll work through different grab escapes, including hair grabs, shirt grabs and choke grabs. We’ll also look at our headlock escapes and how to deal with these situations effectively.

It should be a great week of learning and fun. See everyone on the mat, in class this week!!!

– TEAM WCAMA

“Prove yourself to yourself, not to everyone else.”It's easy to get caught up trying to impress people or live up to som...
03/09/2026

“Prove yourself to yourself, not to everyone else.”

It's easy to get caught up trying to impress people or live up to someone else's expectations. But at the end of the day, the person who matters most in your journey is you.

Everyone's path is different. Some people will progress faster, others will take more time, and that's okay. You don't need to be the strongest, fastest, smartest, or best in the room. What matters is that you're putting in the work, facing your challenges head-on, and becoming better than you were yesterday.

When the focus is always on being better than someone else, it's easy to lose sight of your own progress. The real goal should be to keep learning, improving, and becoming the best version of yourself.

Set your own goals. Push yourself for the right reasons. Don't worry about who is watching or where someone else is up to.

Because one of the best feelings is looking back and realising you've become someone you once thought you couldn't be.

-TEAM WCAMA

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Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
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