Perth’s Premier MMA Academy

Why DCA MMA?

  • World-class coaching led by UFC level athletes

  • Top ranked kids competition team in Austalia

  • Pathways for beginners through to competitive athletes

  • Be apart of a community that has your back on and off the mats

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Welcome to DCA MMA

Whether you’re chasing a professional MMA career or just looking to boost your fitness, our world-class coaches and facilities create the perfect environment to grow. We offer expert training in No-Gi BJJ, Kids BJJ (Gi & No-Gi), MMA, and Striking for MMA, blending techniques from Boxing, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Wrestling, Judo, and more.

Join our supportive community and discover a safe, disciplined, and fun space for all ages and skill levels.

Train hard. Stay humble. Be part of DCA.

Come Train With Us.

Meet Our Coaches

  • Anthony Drilich

    • #1 Ranked Flyweight in Australia & NZ
    • 4× Eternal MMA Flyweight Champion
    • Professional fighter on Dana White’s Contender Series (UFC)
    • Mentored by UFC World Champion Coach Ben Vickers
    • World-class BJJ Black Belt

  • Brandon Drilich

    • Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
    • State & national-level competitor in BJJ, Judo and MMA
    • Over 10 years of MMA coaching experience
    • Professional-level, high standard coaching experience

  • Aaron Robinson

    • World-class coach and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt
    • Professional MMA fighter background
    • Began his MMA journey in Liverpool, UK
    • Trained alongside world-class coaches and UFC athletes
    • Builds confidence in members by refining high-level skills and techniques

  • Daz Monstro

    • BJJ Black Belt, high-level competitor and recognised BJJ legend
    • Complete BJJ specialist competing nationally and internationally
    • Regular competitor in elite events such as Battlegrounds, ADCC and ABJJ
    • Experienced in Kudo, Krav Maga and multiple self-defence systems
    • Breath-work facilitator and owner of Soul Essence Breathe

  • Sarah Crooke

    • Head Coach of DCA MMA’s Kids Program, leading one of Australia’s top youth competition teams
    • BJJ Purple Belt
    • Experienced coach across BJJ, MMA, Muay Thai, Boxing and Kickboxing
    • Fun, engaging coaching style focused on skill development

  • Kyle Rose

    • BJJ Purple Belt with strong expertise in kids competition training
    • Active competitor with a deep technical skillset
    • Translates high-level skills into practical training for kids aged 4–15

  • Kade Sheldon

    • DCA MMA assistant coach and amateur MMA fighter
    • Dynamic striker with years of experience in the local amateur Muay Thai scene
    • Avid BJJ competitor and BJJ Blue Belt
    • Able to translate his striking and grappling skillset seamlessly into MMA

  • Sienna Gray

    • BJJ Purple Belt and assistant kids coach
    • Active competitor in the Perth BJJ scene
    • Brings a fresh, competitive style to the juniors and kids program

  • Bailey Thompson

    • BJJ Purple Belt
    • Multiple-time State BJJ Champion
    • Over 7 years of training and competition experience
    • Coaching style suited for all levels

  • Dieter Oehlert

    • Over 10 years of boxing and striking experience
    • Avid competitor in Perth boxing and kickboxing tournaments
    • Coaching style focuses on dynamic striking techniques for all levels

  • Dean McEwan

    • BJJ Brown Belt with 7 years of training experience
    • Regular BJJ competitor since moving from Scotland to Perth
    • Coaching style suited to all experience levels

Follow our journey @drilichcombatacademy

Rhyme Loto bringing 50+ fights worth of striking experience into the room — perfect way to sharpen the weapons to start the week.
Love watching the kids start their week building confidence and skills 🙌
Learning, laughing, and leveling up!
Another great week training, learning, and growing 🙌
🏆 Huge weekend for Team DCA! Massive congrats to all our competitors — DCA took out #1 Team in the State at the ADCC Perth Cup 2025 also securing a $500 cash prize, and young Santiago earning Junior Competitor of the Day! 👊🔥 We also secure
Every fight starts long before the lights come on.
🎃 Kids Halloween Day at DCA! From pirates to Power Rangers, the mats were full of legends bringing the fun! The kids smashed it and we’re pretty sure the coaches had even more fun 😂💥
🎄 DCA Christmas Party — Saturday 6th December! 🎅 Join us for an awesome night with food, drinks, and good vibes to wrap up the year together. 🍕🍻 🎟 $20 Adults | $10 Kids Includes food, soft drinks, and unlimited beer, wine & premix stu