Wayne is the Head Coach at Phoenix Training Centre.
He is a 2nd Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Australia's first BJJ Black Belt (John Will).
Wayne has trained in a variety of Martial Arts and achieved Instructor rankings in many of them, including; Kickboxing, Freestyle Combat Karate, Floro Fighting Systems, Krav Maga and Crazy Monkey Defense.
Wayne has over 30 years of martial arts training under his belt and over 20 years of Coaching Experience.
Wayne has coached numerous people to become State, National and Pan Pacific Champions in the sport side of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Wayne is an expert in Movement skills and Strength and Conditioning, particularly for those over 40 who want to be beasts, both on and off the mat.
National Champion titles in 2016, 2021, 2022, and 2023 within her weight category. In 2022, she clinched victory in the Pan Pacific Championship both within her category and the open weight Division.
Amanda's dedication was recognized in 2022 when she earned her brown belt. Additionally, she holds a black belt in combatives, awarded by Professor Wayne Ardley.
Beyond her martial arts accomplishments, Amanda boasts more than two decades of experience in group fitness and weight training. She's also a registered Primal Health Coach under Mark Sisson and an accomplished strength training coach, having assisted numerous clients in achieving their transformative goals.
In 2019, Jay embarked on his martial arts journey at Phoenix Training Centre, spurred by his son's involvement in training.
For Jay, a non-negotiable principle had always been that his children should learn a practical martial art encompassing self-defence, self-discipline, and confidence. Witnessing the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Jay recognized that this martial art was the ideal choice for his kids.
After initially observing his son from the sidelines, Jay finally decided to begin his own Jiu-Jitsu adventure—a dream he had cherished for three decades. Since that momentous decision, he hasn't looked back.
Jay generously volunteered to assist with the kids' class, initially serving as a training partner and gradually shouldering more responsibilities, including helping coach the young students.
Jiu-Jitsu has become an integral part of Jay's family life, with his youngest family member eagerly awaiting the opportunity to begin training as well.
Jay currently holds a Blue Belt in Jiu-Jitsu and is actively pursuing his goal of achieving a Purple Belt. While Jiu-Jitsu remains his true passion, he also dedicates time to training in the Phoenix Combatives class and the Kali Combatives class.
Jesse embarked on his martial arts journey in 2002, initially venturing into Boxing and later transitioning to Muay Thai in 2014.
In 2020, Jesse embraced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and joined Phoenix Combatives.
His dedication and hard work paid off in 2021 when he achieved a remarkable feat, winning the gold medal at the National Championships.
Jesse is an instructor in the Phoenix Combatives program and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
Zac embarked on his Jiu-Jitsu journey around the age of 8 in Queensland, where he dabbled in competition as a child.
A few years later, he relocated to Melbourne and began training with the guys and girls at Phoenix Training Centre. Zac has grown from a young kid into an amazing athlete who is always keen to learn and improve.
Zac actively participates in grappling competitions and has embraced MMA training as he strives to fulfil his dreams of becoming a world-class athlete.
Zac competed and won a Victorian State Title in 2023 for his division.
