Martial arts has been a lifelong journey for Hanshi Matt Wickham.
Since opening his first martial arts school in 1987, Matt has dedicated his life to helping students build confidence, resilience, fitness and practical self-defence skills. Over the decades, he has trained thousands of students, developed instructors and built a community that continues to inspire people of all ages.
What sets Matt apart is his commitment to continual learning. Despite achieving some of the highest ranks available across multiple martial arts disciplines, he remains a student himself, regularly training with mentors and industry leaders to further develop his knowledge and skills. This commitment ensures that students at Wickham’s Martial Arts Centre benefit from both traditional martial arts values and modern coaching methods.
Matt’s experience spans Karate, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Arnis, Iaido and personal development systems. His passion for martial arts extends far beyond belts and titles. It is about empowering people to become stronger, healthier and more confident versions of themselves.
Today, Matt continues to lead Wickham’s Martial Arts Centre alongside his team, sharing nearly four decades of experience while inspiring the next generation of martial artists.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 9th Degree Black belt in Tara Miliata – Hanshi BJMA
- 8th Degree Black Belt Karate (Zen Do Kai) Kyoshi – Bob Jones Martial Arts (2015)
- 7th Degree Black Belt Master Coach Muay Thai Kickboxing Instructor – Bob Jones Martial Arts
- 6th Degree Black Belt Fighting Fit –Bob Jones Martial Arts ( 2002)
- 4th Degree Black Belt Krav Maga – Bob Jones Martial Arts ( 2013)
- 1st Degree Black Belt -Instructor, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (2022)
- Level 1, Black Belt Instructor Arnis -Eskrima-Kali – Bob Jones Martial Arts
- 5 Kyu, Settei Iaido – Australian Kendo Remnei Association, (Japanese Swordsmanship)
- Cage Fitness Instructor 2013
- Level 2 First Aid
- Licensed Trainer
- Approval for Prohibited Weapons Vic 696-311-20W
- Working with Children check
- Satori International Accredited Martial Arts Instructor
- Diploma in Management and MA Coaching