Guides
Beginner guides.
Walking into a combat gym for the first time shouldn't be terrifying. Plain-English guides on what to expect, what to wear, and how to pick the right room.
6 min read · Beginner
Your first class: what actually happens
A minute-by-minute walkthrough of a typical first combat class in Perth - what you wear, who you talk to, what hurts, and what you do if you feel completely out of place.
8 min read · Getting started
Boxing vs Muay Thai vs MMA: which should you start with
The honest differences between Perth's three most common combat offerings - learning curve, contact, injury rates, time-to-competency, and who each one is actually best for.
4 min read · Beginner
What to wear (and what not to) for a first class
Shorts, shirt, shoes (or not), hair, jewellery, deodorant. Nothing embarrassing. Everything practical.
5 min read · Choosing a gym
Red flags: how to spot a bad combat gym
Belt mills, ego coaches, unsafe sparring cultures, fake lineages, and high-pressure sales tactics. What to watch for on your trial class.