Dominance MMA Abbotsford

Last weekend our Muay Thai team competed at Muay Thai Victoria.

Sebastian Adinata had a close matchup against an opponent at a very similar skill level. After a slow first round, he edged out round 2 by split decision before completely shifting the momentum in round 3 to secure the win.

Charlie put together one of his best performances yet - staying composed under fire while landing sharp head kicks and keeping a relentless pace from start to finish to earn a dominant win.

Hugo controlled all 3 rounds against a tough opponent. He established his jab early, followed with heavy knees, and landed multiple elbows throughout the fight to take the win.

Sebastian Walker had a difficult matchup, fighting up at 71kg against a much taller and stronger opponent. The height and reach made it difficult to close the distance, with the other fighter using long knees and head kicks effectively. A tough fight, but an important learning experience and part of the process.

A strong weekend overall for the team and a great reflection of the work being done in the gym week after week.

Well done to everyone who stepped into the ring, as well as the coaches, training partners and supporters who help make these performances possible.

EAT. SLEEP. TRAIN.

2026 AFBJJ Victorian State Championship.

What a weekend for the DOMINANCE team!
DOMINANCE finished the Victorian State Championships as the #1 ranked adult team in the state across all four divisions, alongside a 2nd place finish in the Juniors.

🥇 Female Gi Team
🥇 Male Gi Team
🥇 Female No Gi Team
🥇 Male No Gi Team
🥈 Junior Team

84 gold medals.
59 silver medals.
40 bronze medals.

An incredible effort across every division all weekend.

Behind the medals is thousands of hours on the mats. Hard rounds. Tough training sessions. Wins, losses, pressure, setbacks, breakthroughs and teammates pushing each other to improve every day.

Competition is only one part of training, but weekends like this are a reflection of the culture the team builds week after week.

We’re proud of everyone who stepped out there - first timers, experienced competitors, kids, adults, coaches and supporters alike.

Thank you to the entire DOMINANCE team.

EAT. SLEEP. TRAIN.

Last month saw some of our team head over to Sydney to compete in the our first interstate competition of the year - the NSW State Championships.

The team had a great hit out leaving with 30 gold medals and some incredible performances. Dominance also had the best win/loss ratio of the Gi and No Gi standings and came away with the number 1 No Gi Team.

Every day in the gym we support and push each other and strive to become the best versions of ourselves and it shows on the competition mats. An amazing effort by all those who travelled and competed.

Victorian State Championships up next!

Last month, we competed at Grappling Industries - one of the first local events of the season for many of our athletes.

It was great to see such a strong turnout, with a mix of first-time competitors stepping onto the mats and more experienced athletes continuing to test themselves.

These events play an important role. New competitors gain valuable experience and push outside their comfort zone, while established athletes sharpen their skills and build momentum heading into the bigger competitions later in the season.

We’re proud to say Dominance MMA finished the day as #1 Overall Team.

A big congratulations to everyone who competed. It takes real courage to step out there and represent.

Thank you to the coaches, teammates and supporters who showed up and backed it throughout the day.

A strong start to the competition season!

EAT. SLEEP. TRAIN.

December Grading Recap.

Back in December we held our final BJJ grading for 2025, and it was a huge one with members from Thomastown, Bentleigh and Abbotsford coming together to celebrate.

Our students stepped up, pushed through tough rounds, and showed the hard work they've been putting in all year. Gradings are never easy, they're designed to test your technique, pressure, conditioning, and mindset.

A massive congratulations to everyone who earned their next level. Promotions like these are built on months (and often years) of consistent training, and it's awesome to see the progress across the team.

EAT. SLEEP. TRAIN.

Competition season is underway! Over the next few weeks leading into the Victorian State Championship, we’ll be recapping some of the standout results from the end of last year.

Starting with the No-Gi BJJ World Championships last December. A big event for the team, with a number of our younger athletes stepping onto the international stage, and a World Title for the Dominance team.

Ellen Thompson won her division, bringing home a World Title. This is an outstanding achievement and a proud moment for the entire Dominance team. Winning a world title is a reflection of years of consistent training, dedication, and the willingness to step onto the biggest stage in the sport.

Kade Ryan also had an outstanding performance and was able to finish with a silver medal in a notoriously stacked division. It is an incredible result and a well-deserved achievement. We have no doubt he'll be bringing home the gold medal at some point in the future too!

Shout out as well to Angus Tonkin, Angus Puszka, Elliot Byrne, Sam McCarthy, Justin Robertson and Ivan Donlic who also represented the team. No podium finishes this time, but a strong showing against high-level international competition.

Iron sharpens iron and the team wouldn't have had these international results without the entire team and the coaches around them.

We are excited to see Dominance keep making its mark on the World stage in 2026.

DOMINANCE MMA ABBOTSFORD EASTER HOURS

We are running an amended schedule over the Easter Long Weekend this Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April.

FRI 3:
10am Teens/Adults All Levels Gi BJJ
10am Teens/Adults All Levels Muay Thai

SAT 4:
10am Teens/Adults All Levels Gi BJJ
10am Teens/Adults All Levels Muay Thai
11am Teens/Adults All Levels MMA
11am Open Mat

SUN 5:
Closed

MON 6:
10am Teens/Adults All Levels No-Gi BJJ
10am Teens/Adults All Levels Muay Thai

S&C Gym Hours are 9:30am - 12:30pm Friday, Saturday and Monday.

All other classes are cancelled. Back to regular schedule on Tuesday.

Kids and adults classes will run as normal for the remainder of the school holidays.

EAT. SLEEP. TRAIN.

So excited for this one. Welcome to the family Dominance Jiu-Jitsu Warrnambool!

Warrnambool’s worst-kept secret is official…

DOMINANCE Jiu-Jitsu is coming to South West Victoria!

Australia’s #1 ranked BJJ team is opening our first location outside Melbourne, led by Warrnambool local Lachlan Dart - Black Belt under Dave Hart and head coach on the mats.

We’re soft opening from Monday, with the official opening celebration on Saturday 28 Feb (more details to come!)

We have 50 x Foundation Memberships available.
Free trial classes starting soon.

Submit your details via the free trial link on out website and we’ll get in touch as soon as spots are available.

www.dominance.com.au/warrnambool-information

EAT. SLEEP. TRAIN.

DOMINANCE MMA ABBOTSFORD AUSTRALIA DAY SCHEDULE

We are running an amended schedule for the public holiday Monday 26 January.

10AM teens/adults all levels No-Gi BJJ
10AM teens/adults all levels Muay Thai
11AM Open mat
All other classes are cancelled.

Students are also welcome to attend classes at our Thomastown and Bentleigh locations.

S&C Gym will be open 9:30AM–12:30PM.

Back to regular schedule on Tuesday.

EAT. SLEEP. TRAIN.

🏆 Pan Pacs Results! 🏆

Looking back at an incredibly successful October! Our BJJ team absolutely crushed it at the Pan Pacific 2025 Championships. The overall results are in:

🥇 1st in Adult Male Gi
🥈 2nd in Masters Gi
🥈 2nd in Adults Novice Gi
🥈 2nd in No-Gi Overall
🥈 2nd in Teens Overall
🥉 3rd in Adult Female Gi

Huge congratulations to everyone who stepped on the mats and thank you to those that came to support. What an achievement for a team our size!

EAT. SLEEP. TRAIN.