Combat Sports Commission, WA

27/02/2026

📣 Calling all Muay Thai officials in WA!

The combat sports commission is hosting a free WBC Muay Thai Officials Seminar to help officials build skills, strengthen contest safety and support the growth of Muay Thai in Western Australia.

Learn from internationally recognised referees and judges, including Ajarn Parin Hantanabool and Mehdi Letailleur, and gain practical insight into WBC rules, scoring and referee standards.

📅 Saturday 7 March
⏰ 8 am to 11 am
📍 246 Vincent Street Leederville
💰 Free
📩 RSVP by Wednesday 4 March

This seminar helps build capability, improves safety and supports a stronger Muay Thai community in WA.

RSVP by emailing [email protected]

06/02/2026

***UPDATED 2026 Promotions Calendar***
Promoters, please contact the office at [email protected] to make any changes or to add new dates to the calendar

12/11/2025

📢 Do you want to make a difference in WA’s Combat Sports Community?

The Combat Sports Commission is seeking passionate and qualified individuals to help shape the future of combat sports in Western Australia. Expressions of interest are now open for Commission Member positions commencing 1 February 2026.

Vacancies include:

✅ Medical Practitioner
✅ Industry Member representing contestants (other than boxing)
✅ Industry Member with knowledge of Mixed Martial Arts

As part of an independent statutory body, you’ll provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to ensure a safer and healthier combat sports community.

📅 Applications close Thursday 27 November at 4:00 pm AWST

🔗Apply now: https://ow.ly/Gw9E50XqiBB

05/11/2025

🥊 Step into the ring with one of WA’s most experienced boxing minds!

Boxing officials, trainers, and contestants are invited to a free seminar hosted by Gary Ingraham. A contestant, trainer and internationally recognised official with more than 30 years of experience.

Gary is currently the boxing and rehab coach for the Fremantle Dockers and founder of Spring into Fitness gym.

📅 Saturday 22 November 2025
🕚 11 am to 1 pm
📍 Combat Sports Commission, 246 Vincent Street, Leederville
💸 Free event
📧 RSVP by Wednesday 19 November to [email protected]

30/09/2025

🥊 Ready to level up your Muay Thai game?

The Combat Sport Commission is hosting a free Muay Thai seminar this October as part of the industry development series.

We’re welcoming 2 powerhouse trainers:

👊 Darius Doutch — more than 20 years of elite officiating experience
👊 Abby Nelson — the first female Head Jury for IFMA and Australia’s only International Technical Official

This session is open to aspiring and current officials, trainers and contestants. It’s a chance to learn from the best and build a stronger, more skilled combat sport community.

📩 RSVP to [email protected]

22/05/2025

Heading to Albany for Nemesis Rising III?

We’re hosting ISKA official Bill Seth for a free Officials Seminar on Saturday 31 May during the day.

The seminar will focus on the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) multi-discipline contest rule set of boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing.

Don’t miss out on your chance to attend, book your spot now!

More information: https://ow.ly/iNMN50VWPSX

28/01/2025

Join us tomorrow for an online session on nutrition and weight management tailored specifically for combat sports athletes. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to optimise performance, maintain health, and achieve safe weight management by PhD candidate Colin Doherty.

Register at the link below: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/events/event/2025/01/29/combat-sports-commission/fuelling-for-victory

23/01/2025

**2025 PROMOTIONS CALENDAR**

Welcome back! We hope you all had a great break over the holiday period and are ready for the new year ahead.

The Combat Sports calendar is already filling up fast and with the first of our events for 2025 just around the corner, we are ready to hit the ground running!

Promoters, if you have any promotion dates to add or revise, please email [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

22/11/2024

Are you passionate about the Combat Sports industry?

The Combat Sports Commission is seeking a passionate, driven and knowledgeable person to develop, manage and implement the Commission’s Integrity Program. Senior Project Officer - Integrity position available.

Applications close Friday 29 November 2024 at 4.00pm (AWST)
https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=364910

22/05/2024

Join us for another Mixed Martial Arts officials seminar on 8 June 2024!

Whether you're an aspiring participant, trainer, or referee, come learn from highly respected and experienced officials. Topics include rules, judging, and officiating standards and practices.

Details:
📅 Saturday, 8 June 2024
🕤 9:30am – 11:30am
💲 FREE Seminar
📍 Kickass MMA, 26B Boag Place, Morley WA

To register, email [email protected] by Friday, 31 May.

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/department/events/event/2024/06/08/combat-sports-commission/mixed-martial-arts-officials-seminar

03/05/2024

Our chairman Bob Kucera was on ABC Goldfields-Esperance this morning!

During the interview he highlighted the upcoming trip to Kalgoorlie tomorrow and the importance of regulation in ensuring everyone's safety.

🎙👂Tune in to the interview starting at 1:04:00 -

Start your day with the latest news and stories from throughout the Goldfields region.

30/04/2024

We'll be in Kalgoorlie this Saturday to host a Combat Sport Officials Seminar at Goldfields Oasis Kalgoorlie-Boulder!

We want to make sure that anyone engaging in combat sports understands the legislation, rules, policies, conditions of registration and how to prepare safely for a contest.

Details:
📆9:30am -11:30am, Saturday 4 May 2024
📍 Goldfields Recreation Centre

To register please email [email protected]