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Wayne Spear

BJMA Affiliated Club: Spear Dojo, Wangara W.A.

My sporting and interests were in AFL and Surf Lifesaving until I discovered Zen Do Kai in 1980. I was invited to watch a grading and became obsessed with the discipline, effectiveness and attitude of the students. The Instructor [ Rod Stroud] had such a presence that I started the next day.

My Black Belt was achieved in Melbourne at a Senjo Grading chanted by Soke Billy Manne in 1982.

Mr Stroud encouraged me to open my own dojo and in 1987 I started Spear Dojo teaching what I had learnt and discovered in martial arts, but this was only the beginning as I expanded my journey into martial arts by training with BJMA higher grades as well as learning Systema, Kapap , Close Quarter Combat and Brazillian Jui Jitsu.

Current Qualifications are:

  • 10th Degree BJMA Tara Miliata
  • 8th Degree Zen Do Kai
  • Level 8 BJMA Kickboxing (Muay Thai)
  • Brown Belt Brazilian Jui Jitsu – Clube Feijao Australia Goioere BJJ
  • Systema Practitioner – Homo Ludens , Alex Kostic
  • Level 1 KAPAP Instructor [Krav Maga] – Israeli Martial Art, Avi Nadia
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor- PPCT, USA
  • ASP Baton Instructor
  • ASP Handcuff Instructor
  • Registered Thai Boxing , MMA Trainer – WA Combat Sports Commission
  • Level 1 Coach – Australian Coaching Council / NCAS ,1997
  • Level 2 Coach – Australian Coaching Council / NCAS 2007
  • Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach – ASCA 2007
  • Cert 4 Operational Safety – Defensive Tactics ,QLD
  • Cert 4 Sport Coaching – SRS40206
  • Cert 2 Security Operations – PRS20103
  • Certificate 4 workplace trainer and assessor – TAE40110
  • International Kickboxing Judge, World Kickboxing Association
  • International Kickboxing Referee, World Kickboxing Association

 My Personal Challenge

I try to put myself in situations where I allow myself to react naturally and not through a structured thought process. I learn through doing, improvising and innovating.

Combat involves many possibilities. One on one, with weapons, on the ground, in a confined space, multiple attacks. I use the blue print that was given to me by my parents, instructors and society as a guide and not as a rule so I can explore possibilities, define my own character and use what works for me.

I enjoy most passing on what I have learnt and experienced and seeing a student mature with integrity and enjoying their martial arts.

BJMA is a lifestyle to me and I believe the life lessons learnt by a student guides them to a successful and productive life and to be a respected family and community member.

What three attributes do I consider important within a martial artist ?

  1. PASSION

Passion will beat natural talent every time.

Being passionate means that you put your heart, mind, and soul into martial arts because you cannot imagine a life without martial arts.To become successful in martial arts, you must have confidence in your abilities. You must have complete trust in yourself and your technique.  You must have faith in your instructor, your training and BJMA . You must walk away from your training feeling confident, knowing that you are able to handle whatever comes your way, be it at work, home or in life.

Believe in your skills and know that you can achieve anything. Be ready to take on any challenge. Be armed with the techniques and skills that your instructor has taught you.

  1. VERSATILITY

Be versatile and able to adapt to whatever situations you find yourself in.

A martial artist must always be working to improve his or her weaknesses. A martial artist must always be adding to his or her toolbox of skills. By enhancing strengths and improving weaknesses, a martial artist becomes a versatile and complete fighter that is ready for anything. Allow yourself to enjoy and experience things. Have a standard to adhere to no matter what the situation.

  1. OPEN MIND

An open mind is one of the most important traits a martial artist can possess. Martial arts is a continuously evolving pursuit.  There are always new techniques and training methods being developed. No matter how long you’ve been training, there is always something new to learn.

If you are open to learning new things, you are able to stay in touch with the times and learn new ways. Hold your head high and overcome physical and emotional barriers no matter how big or small. Have this mindset is for life.

What advice would I give someone who is starting out in BJMA ?

  • Gain technical knowledge and emotional exposure to various situations without being embarrassed or having fear of making mistakes.
  • Enjoy your training and you will find it really is therapeutic after a busy life schedule
  • Don’t Think, Do.