West Coast Academy of Martial Arts

24/09/2026

24/09/2026

“Your potential is discovered when you stop putting limits on yourself.”

Sometimes the biggest thing holding you back isn't your ability, but the limits you put on yourself. It's easy to think something is too hard, that you're not good enough, or that you'll never be able to do it.

But you don't really know what you're capable of until you give yourself the chance to find out. Push a little further, take on the challenge, and don't decide what you can or can't do before you've even tried.

There will be times when you surprise yourself. Things you once thought were impossible can become things you can do with enough time, practice, and determination.

Don't let doubt decide your limits. Keep challenging yourself, keep learning, and keep finding out what you're truly capable of.

– TEAM WCAMA

23/09/2026

Word of the Month is Gratitude!

Gratitude is about recognising and appreciating the good things in life and not taking them for granted.

It can be easy to focus on what is missing, what could be better, or what hasn’t gone to plan. Sometimes the things that matter most are the things we don’t even stop to think about, the people who are there for us, the opportunities we have been given, the lessons we have learned, and even the challenges we overcome that help us grow.

Gratitude doesn’t mean everything is perfect or that there won’t be difficult days. It means taking a moment to appreciate what’s around us and who’s around us, the people and experiences that make a difference.

It could be a coach who gives their time, a training partner who helps push you or helps you with a technique, a friend who is always there when you need them, or family members who support you. These things all matter.

Taking the time to appreciate what you have can change the way you think and can make a big difference in everyday life.

There is always something to be grateful for.

– TEAM WCAMA

22/09/2026

Putting in the work with our advanced students. Rolling from different positions, working through each position and putting our techniques into practice through live rounds.

Learning to adapt, react and work under pressure from different positions.

– TEAM WCAMA

21/09/2026

This Week’s Topic is Striking!!!

This week we’ll be working on our boxing combinations, kicks and other strikes.

We’ll focus on sharpening our technique and improving how we put everything together into effective combinations. We’ll work on using our kicks and other strikes effectively, learning how to set them up, create openings, flow them together and use our distance management.

We’ll spend plenty of time drilling and working on pad work to improve our timing, accuracy, movement and overall striking.

Looking forward to another great week of training! See everyone in class!

– TEAM WCAMA

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

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

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

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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