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

“Life is not fair, and it never will be. Stop expecting fairness, build resilience, or get left behind.”'Things won’t li...
25/06/2026

“Life is not fair, and it never will be. Stop expecting fairness, build resilience, or get left behind.”'

Things won’t line up how you want them to. You won’t always get the opportunities you think you deserve, and effort won’t always be noticed or rewarded straight away. That’s just reality.

Waiting for things to be fair is a waste of time. It doesn’t change outcomes; it only slows you down. The people who move forward aren’t the ones who complain the least; they’re the ones who accept reality and keep working anyway.

You will get knocked back. You will lose chances. You will deal with situations that feel unjust. None of that matters in the long run unless you let it stop you.

What separates people is simple: some adapt, keep training, keep learning, keep improving, others stop because it “wasn’t fair.”

In the end, fairness doesn’t decide your future. Consistency does. Discipline does. What you do when things aren’t fair is what defines you.

-TEAM WCAMA

Self-control is controlling your mind and thoughts, not letting them control you.Your mind will quit before your body do...
24/06/2026

Self-control is controlling your mind and thoughts, not letting them control you.

Your mind will quit before your body does. It will tell you to skip training, start tomorrow, wait until next week, or take the easy option instead of doing what needs to be done. That voice shows up when things get uncomfortable, when motivation drops, and when discipline is all that’s left.

It’s always easier to listen to it, though, that’s the point. Self-control is not about what’s easy; it’s about not giving in when it would be.

If you keep listening to your mind, you lose control. You don’t grow, you don’t improve, you don’t move forward, you stay stuck as the same version of yourself.

Because when your thoughts start deciding what you do, you’re no longer in control.

Self-control is choosing action over excuses, even when your mind says not to.

-TEAM WCAMA

We’re now in the final few days of the Push-Up Challenge 💪Our two teams, made up of 23 dedicated participants, have been...
23/06/2026

We’re now in the final few days of the Push-Up Challenge 💪

Our two teams, made up of 23 dedicated participants, have been putting in huge effort over the past few weeks. So far, we’ve completed approximately 34,600 push-ups out of our 50,000 goal, and raised $1,808.

We’ve already smashed our original fundraising target of $1,000, and it’s been awesome to see everyone push past what we set out to achieve.

With the challenge finishing this Friday (26th June), there’s only a short time left to add to the total. Every push-up and every donation is still making a difference.

A massive thank you to everyone who has supported, donated, and encouraged the teams along the way. It genuinely means a lot.

If you’d like to support, you can do so here: https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/wcama 👊💙

Final push now, let’s finish strong!

23/06/2026

🔥🏆 EARLY BIRD ENTRIES NOW OPEN 🏆🔥

Masters of the Mat 2026 is back — and it's bigger than ever! 💥

This year we're moving to our new home at 📍 Camp Wattle Grove, giving us more space, more spectators, more competitors and an even bigger atmosphere for one of Western Australia's premier wrestling events.

🤼 Open to all Wrestling, BJJ and MMA clubs.

✅ Ages 6 to Adult
✅ NEW Veterans Division (35+)
✅ Novice & Experienced Divisions
✅ 2 Matches Guaranteed
✅ Featured Super Matches
✅ Freestyle+ Ruleset (perfect for beginners)

🏆 Best Male Wrestler
🏆 Best Female Wrestler
🏆 Best Junior Wrestler
🏆 Best Veteran Wrestler (35+)

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
📍 Camp Wattle Grove, 59 Kelvin Rd, Wattle Grove

⚠️ Early Bird pricing is available now for a limited time.
⚠️ Late entries will NOT be accepted.

🔥 New Venue.
🔥 Bigger Event.
🔥 More Action.

🎟️ REGISTER NOW and secure your spot before Early Bird entries close:

https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/32804

Tag your training partners and let them know you're competing 👇💪

This Week's Topic is Ground FightingThis week, we will be taking our training to the ground and working on our basic gua...
22/06/2026

This Week's Topic is Ground Fighting

This week, we will be taking our training to the ground and working on our basic guard passing techniques. We will cover how to stay protected while on the ground and how to effectively deal with incoming strikes.

As the week progresses, we will also introduce sweeps from the bottom position, building on both offensive and defensive ground-fighting skills.

It should be a great week of ground fighting. We look forward to seeing everyone in class!

-TEAM WCAMA

"Actions mean more than words"Words are easy when everything is going well. Anyone can talk, say the right things, sound...
18/06/2026

"Actions mean more than words"

Words are easy when everything is going well. Anyone can talk, say the right things, sound confident, and make claims about what they would do when there’s no pressure involved. But when things actually get hard, when there’s stress, discomfort, or real challenge in front of them, words don’t carry much weight anymore.

In those moments, it’s actions that matter. It’s how someone responds when things don’t go their way, how they carry themselves when they’re tired, frustrated, or under pressure. That’s where the truth shows up.

Anyone can talk about respect, discipline, or effort, but it’s what they actually do when no one is watching, or when it would be easier to quit, that shows what they really stand for.

In the end, actions always mean more than words.

- TEAM WCAMA

🥊 WCAMA Interhouse Competition Day – Saturday 25 July 🥊We are excited to invite all students and their families to our I...
17/06/2026

🥊 WCAMA Interhouse Competition Day – Saturday 25 July 🥊

We are excited to invite all students and their families to our Interhouse Competition Day at West Coast Academy of Martial Arts!

📅 Saturday 25 July
🕜 Commencing at approximately 1:30pm

This fun and friendly event gives students the opportunity to showcase the skills they have been developing in class through a range of competitions and challenges.

Competitors will be placed into suitable divisions based on age, weight and size, and all participants are guaranteed 2–3 rounds (depending on competitor numbers).

📑Events Include:
✅ Striking
✅ Mini Wrestle (Kids)
✅ Freestyle Wrestling (Fight Club & Adults)
✅ BJJ Rounds (BJJ Students)

⌚Approximate Times:
- Pre Juniors, Juniors & Teens: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
- Fight Club & Adults: 3:30pm – 7:00pm

📝 Registration Required
Students wishing to participate must complete and return their registration form by Friday, 11 July.

Further details regarding divisions, schedules and event formats will be provided once registrations have been finalised.

We look forward to seeing everyone for a great afternoon of competition, fun and team spirit!

-TEAM WCAMA

We’re halfway there! 💪Our two Push-Up Challenge teams, made up of 23 dedicated participants, have been smashing out push...
16/06/2026

We’re halfway there! 💪

Our two Push-Up Challenge teams, made up of 23 dedicated participants, have been smashing out push-ups and pushing hard over the last two weeks.

So far, we have completed an incredible 22,516 push-ups out of our 50,000 push-up goal and raised $1,623. Not only have we reached our fundraising target of $1,000, but we’ve smashed straight past it, and we’re only halfway through the challenge!

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us through donations, encouragement, and cheering us on. We still have a week and a half to go, and we’re excited to see what we can achieve by the end of the challenge.

Good luck to all our participants — keep pushing! 👊💙

-TEAM WCAMA

This week’s topic is Self Defence!!!We will be looking at pre-emptive striking, as well as different self-defence situat...
15/06/2026

This week’s topic is Self Defence!!!

We will be looking at pre-emptive striking, as well as different self-defence situations and how to respond effectively in each one. We’ll also focus on managing distance, different explosive strikes, and awareness under pressure. As the weeks progress, we will look at different finishes and pressure drills.

It should be a high-action week. See you all on the mats!

-TEAM WCAMA

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