About Us

Alpha Training Centre is a Combat Sports gym located in Newcastle, Australia. We have classes in boxing, wrestling, jiujitsu and MMA. These classes cater to all levels, whether it be casual members looking to stay fit or those with competitive aspirations. Our coaching staff are of the highest quality with every one possessing between 10 - 25 years experience in combat competition and coaching. Each coach has their own specialty combat sport and they work together as a team to create elite, well rounded combat athletes. The gym itself has a large matted area, boxing ring, heavy bags and a well equipped strength and conditioning zone. It includes showers and a massage therapy room. Alpha is truly a one stop shop for everything combat and fitness, all covered under the singular high value membership. 

our coaches

Ben Cook

Jamie Ballard

Simon Arentz

Ben is the owner and director of Alpha MMA. He has an extensive background in the gym and coaching industry. He has been coaching for over 20 years and possesses a bachelors degree in Exercise and Sport Science, Diploma of Business Management, Cert 3/4 in Fitness, Cert 4 in Massage Therapy a long with countless short courses and certifications. 


Ben uses his unique coaching skills to teach grappling and MMA. Ben was undefeated as an amateur kickboxer and is also a grappling specialist. He has been training and competing for over 18 years and is a black belt in jiu jitsu under professor Jamie Ballard.

Simon Arentz

Jamie Ballard

Simon Arentz

Simon is the chief striking coach at Alpha. He has over 10 years training and coaching experience with a long and extensive competitive background. He has had a combined 22 fights in kickboxing and MMA with a record of 14-7. He is a wealth of knowledge in the striking arts and builds well rounded strikers through his "Alpha Striking Systems" program. Simon is also a black belt in BJJ under professor Jamie Ballard and is an excellent wrestler in his own regard. This shows through in his ability to tailor the sport of kickboxing to match MMA competition where wrestling is involved. This is called shoot boxing and is an integral part of Simon's coaching curriculum. 

Jamie Ballard

Jamie Ballard

Jamie Ballard

Coach Jamie is a local legend in the combat scene. He is a black belt in BJJ who has been training for over 25 years and owned his own gym for over 15. He has competed and coached at the highest levels of jiu jitsu and is one of the most experienced grapplers in Australia. He has competed professionally in mixed martial arts and brings unparalleled knowledge to the coaching team. 

Paul Cupitt

Jamie Ballard

Paul has 20 years experience in boxing training and coaching. In 2012 he was the state and national amateur boxing champion before turning professional. He brings an intelligent approach to boxing coaching which has been honed through overseas training camps and years of experience. Paul wrote the book "Jack Carroll and the rise of Australian Boxing" which displays Paul's exemplary historical knowledge and understanding of boxing. 

Dave Morley

Dave has 15 years of fighting and coaching experience. He had 8 fights as professional and was the two time Storm Damage light heavyweight champion. He brings a strong focus on perfect fundamentals to his coaching and coaches in kickboxing, MMA and jiujitsu. He is a black belt in jiu jitsu under Jamie Ballard. 

Corey Smith

Corey has been training with Alpha for over 6 years and is one of the most valuable members of the team. He is a brown belt in jiujitsu and teaches the kids program. Corey knows first hand the value martial arts brings to children and is passionate about passing that knowledge and experience on . 

Rowan Langford

Rowan Langford

Rowan Langford

Rowan is a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu and life long martial artist. He has  been training MMA since 2011. Having both competed in submission  grappling and MMA, he has now switched his focus to coaching where he  specializes in MMA. He has an unwavering commitment to excellence and  unyielding passion for martial arts. Rowan loves to pass on all his  knowledge to the next generation and expresses that martial arts is for  everyone. He has wealth of experience training people who live with  disabilities and has many NDIS participants who learn and train under  him 

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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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choose your membership

Adult Membership

Weekly

$49

Unlimited training


Casual Pass

$25

Unlimited daily visit


Teen Membership

High School Students may train in the adults classes for a reduced rate

Weekly Direct Debit

$35

Unlimited training


Casual Pass

$25


Kids Membership

For children under the age of 12 in participating in our kids program

Weekly Direct Debit

$35

Unlimited training


Casual Pass

$25

Frequently asked questions

What time should I arrive?

Please arrive at least 10mins before your first class so that we can show you around the gym, introduce you to our coaches and fill out a waiver. 

What should I wear?

Where comfortable clothing that you would normally wear to the gym such as t-shirt and shorts. 

What should I bring?

If you are doing one of the striking classes, you can bring your own gloves and shin guards if you own them. If not, that is OK we have some you can borrow for your first class. 

You should also bring a sweat towel and bottle of water. 

Can I buy drinks and equipment there?

 Yes, you can buy drinks and equipment here. 

I have my own equipment already, can I bring it?

 Yes, you are welcome to bring your own equipment regardless of the branding on it. 

We do not have a uniform policy. 

Do I need any experience?

No, you don't have to be fit or have done any martial arts before to try one of our classes. Alpha MMA has dedicated fundamental classes to cater for complete beginners all the way through to professional fighters. We are a welcoming place to get you started on your martial arts journey. 

Do you have change rooms?

Yes, we have change rooms and a shower. Please bring your own towel. 

Contact Us

Alpha MMA

3/57 Munibung Road, Cardiff New South Wales 2285, Australia

0413 068 386

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