Newcastle's premier mixed martial arts and performance centre

Newcastle's premier mixed martial arts and performance centreNewcastle's premier mixed martial arts and performance centreNewcastle's premier mixed martial arts and performance centre

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About Us

Alpha MMA is a Combat Sports and Strength/Conditioning gym located in Newcastle, Australia. We have classes in boxing, kickboxing, wrestling, jiujitsu and fitness. 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, a full size competition cage and a strength/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

Owner | Ben Cook

Jiu Jitsu Coach | Jamie Ballard

Striking Coach | Simon Arentz

Ben is the owner and director of Alpha MMA. He has an extensive background in the gym and fitness industry. He began personal coaching over  15 years ago 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. 


Bens true passion however is in grappling and MMA. Ben was 3-0 as an amateur kickboxer but is more of a grappling specialist. He has been grappling for over 15 years and is a black belt in jiu jitsu under professor Jamie Ballard, he coaches submission wrestling. 

Striking Coach | Simon Arentz

Jiu Jitsu Coach | Jamie Ballard

Striking Coach | 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 purple 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. 

Jiu Jitsu Coach | Jamie Ballard

Jiu Jitsu Coach | Jamie Ballard

Jiu Jitsu Coach | 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. 

MMA Coach | Justin Murray

Boxing Coach | Paul Cupitt

Jiu Jitsu Coach | Jamie Ballard

Justin is Newcastles most successful professional MMA fighter with years of combat experience and multiple Australian titles to his name. He was the Warriors Realm Welterweight Champion, the XTREME Fighting Championship Welterweight Champion, Cagefighting Championships Welterweight title contender. NSW BJJ federation state champion, National submission champion and is a BJJ black belt under Jamie Ballard. In his career he amassed a professional record of 7wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. He brings unrivalled MMA experience to Alpha.

Boxing Coach | Paul Cupitt

Boxing Coach | Paul Cupitt

Boxing Coach | Paul Cupitt

Paul has 15 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. 

MMA Coach | Dave Morley

Boxing Coach | Paul Cupitt

Boxing Coach | Paul Cupitt

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. 

Kids Coach | Corey Smith

Wrestling Coach | Mohamed Hamad

Boxing Coach | Stuart Gowans

Corey has been training with Alpha for over 3 years and is one of the most valuable members of the team. He is a purple 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 . 

Boxing Coach | Stuart Gowans

Wrestling Coach | Mohamed Hamad

Boxing Coach | Stuart Gowans

Stuart has been boxing since he was 12 years old. He began his training in Scotland under some of the top coaches in the country. He emigrated to Australia in 2009 and continued training and coaching boxing where he developed both state and national boxing champions (including coach Paul Cupitt). He has coached onthe biggest stages of professional boxing in the country and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. 

Wrestling Coach | Mohamed Hamad

Wrestling Coach | Mohamed Hamad

Wrestling Coach | Mohamed Hamad

 Mohamed has over 25 years of experience in freestyle wrestling. He started training at age 8 under his national champion father, and has been competing since he was 13. Mohamed represented his native Egypt on the national freestyle team. Since 2013 Mohamed has also been a qualified referee in Egypt and you will now see him as referee in the Australia Super Series. Mohamed brings an intense training style to our already great freestyle classes.

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Adult Membership

Weekly

$49

Unlimited training

7 days per week

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

7 days a week

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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