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Your First MMA Class in Perth: What to Expect at Wilkes MMA
Thinking about trying mixed martial arts in Myaree, Western Australia? This guide covers the questions beginners often ask before their first MMA class at Wilkes MMA—from fitness and equipment to partner training and how to get started. Walking into an unfamiliar gym can feel like a big step. Knowing what to expect can make it easier. What is MMA? Mixed martial arts combines striking and grappling, drawing on skills used in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. There’s plenty...
TRAINING
Martial Arts Perth. Finding the difference.
Martial Arts Perth. Finding the difference The martial arts are the cornerstone of development and self-discipline for many of us, but finding the right gym can be an insurmountable challenge. It is absolutely true that most people upon joining a gym, martial arts or otherwise, will leave within the first 3 months. As a student and more recently an instructor at some of the biggest, best and worst gyms in Australia, I have experienced this first hand. I’ve watched big gyms with multiple...
TECHNIQUE
Fighting Styles for MMA
Four disciplines to master As the name suggests, mixed martial arts, or MMA, involves training across a number of disciplines to create the ultimate combat sport. Here at Wilkes, we believe the best fighters embrace 4 key styles of fighting and we use aspects of each in our MMA training – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), Muay Thai, wrestling and boxing. Whether you’re wanting to compete as a professional MMA fighter, or just want to develop your fighting techniques, consistent training in these...
GETTING STARTED
MMA is for ALL ages and skill levels
The best age to start MMA fighting From children through to older adults, there are benefits to MMA training MMA, or mixed martial arts, is a combat sport combining techniques from various martial arts disciplines, including Brazilian Ju Jitsu , Muay Thai, boxing and wrestling. While it’s renowned for being physically demanding this doesn’t mean that MMA training is only for fit young adults. Here at Wilkes, we truly believe that MMA training has significant benefits for all ages and skill...