Bairnsdale MMA

31/08/2026

🥊 WANT TO BE PART OF GIPPSLAND MAT SPORTS?

We’re looking for people who would like to put their hand up and become referees or judges for the Gippsland Mat Sports League.

And here’s the important part:

You don’t need to be a fighter.
You don’t need to be a coach.
You don’t need to own a gym.
You don’t even need previous combat sports experience.

If you have a genuine interest in combat sports, a good attitude and a willingness to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking at getting interested locals through the BoxSafe referee and judges courses, giving them the training and knowledge to officiate matches at a grassroots level.

WHY DO THIS?

Because we want Gippsland to become self-sufficient when it comes to running our own events.

We want to build a local pool of trained referees and judges who can help make these events happen.

Shows for Gippslanders, by Gippslanders.

More local officials means more opportunities for our young and developing fighters to compete right here in Gippsland, in front of their friends, families and local supporters.

It also gives you the chance to learn something new, meet people from across the local combat sports community and become part of something that is growing from the ground up.

You don’t have to want to be a referee for the rest of your life.

You don’t have to know everything about combat sports.

You just have to be willing to step up, learn and have a go.

We’ll help you get started.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, send us a message or comment below to register your Expression of Interest.

🥊 Gippsland Mat Sports League
Local athletes. Local officials. Local events.

Let’s build it ourselves

30/08/2026

🥊 A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE 44 GYM — TRARALGON 🥊

What an amazing youth sparring day!

A huge thank you to Steve and the crew The 44 Gym in Traralgon for putting on such a fantastic day. The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, the students had a heap of fun, and most importantly, they all walked away having learned something and gained valuable experience.

Days like today aren’t about winners and losers — they’re all draws.
They’re about learning, developing skills, building confidence and gaining experience.

For beginners especially, these days are a fantastic way to experience the pressure and nerves that come with stepping into the ring, while doing it in a safe, controlled environment and under the guidance of good coaches.

And that’s exactly how we build a strong combat sports community.

There is something really special being built right here in Gippsland, thanks to grassroots opportunities like this and gyms willing to open their doors and give young athletes a place to learn and grow.

As we continue pushing towards a strong Gippsland combat sports scene built around good people, good gyms and good sportsmanship, today was a shining example of what is to come.

👏 Congratulations to every student who stepped into the ring today.

We know it’s scary. Getting in there, dealing with the nerves and putting your skills to work takes courage.

Every one of you showed great skill, composure and, above all, great sportsmanship.

You should all be proud of yourselves.

Congratulations to you all, and thank you to The 44 Gym for a bloody great day! 🥊👊

29/08/2026

Thank you to those who attended the women’s self defence seminar.
Everyone did so well and it was a lot of fun.
Thanks for the laughs!
Thank you to Jasper and Arnaud for your help.

26/08/2026

This Saturday at 10 am
Last chance to book, only a couple spots left!
Please message the page to book your spot.

25/08/2026

You Don’t Have to Be a Fighter to Start Muay Thai

Ever wanted to try Muay Thai… but felt a bit nervous about walking through the door?

You’re not alone.

A lot of people are interested but worry they’re not fit enough, coordinated enough, confident enough — or that they’ll get thrown straight into hard sparring.

That’s not how we do things.

At Bairnsdale MMA, you’ll learn real Muay Thai in a safe, structured and supportive environment.

🥊 Learn authentic striking techniques
💪 Build fitness, strength and confidence
🧠 Learn skills that actually work
😂 Have fun while you train
🤝 Train with people who want to see you improve
🔥 Work at your own level — you don’t need to be “tough enough” before you start

You don’t need experience.
You don’t need to be super fit.
And you definitely don’t need to know what you’re doing on day one.

You just need to be willing to give it a go.

Your first class is about learning, having fun and seeing what Muay Thai is all about.

Come through the doors. We’ll take it from there.

🥊 Bairnsdale MMA — Real Muay Thai. Real Training. Great People.

24/08/2026

Lindenow Farmers Home Hotel is proud to support the Gippsland Mat Sports League as our major sponsor for the inaugural Mat Sports Day on October 17th at Lucknow Hall.

A true Gippsland institution, the Farmers Home Hotel has been serving the community since 1908 and continues to be a favourite destination for great food, good times and country hospitality.

Recently recognised as Home of Victoria’s Best Parma 2026 by the Australian Hotels Association (VIC), the Farmers Home is well worth the trip to Lindenow.

We’re incredibly grateful for their support of local sport and our vision to bring a sanctioned, family-friendly mat sports event to East Gippsland.

Great sport. Great community. Great local support.

Thank you to the Lindenow Farmers Home Hotel for getting behind the Gippsland Mat Sports League! 🥊🤼‍♂️

20/08/2026

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🥋 WKA MAT SPORTS DAY – BAIRNSDALE! 🥊

Get ready for an amazing day of WKA mat sports competition on Saturday, 17 October 2026 in Bairnsdale, hosted by Steve Andrews.

This is a fantastic opportunity for kids, families and martial arts clubs to come together for a fun, supportive day of competition and experience. Whether your child is new to competing or already has experience, it’s a great chance to build confidence, test their skills, meet other athletes and enjoy being part of the WKA community.

Featuring:
• Light Contact • Kick Light • Forms • Grappling

We’d love to see plenty of young athletes getting involved and families coming along to support them. Days like this are about more than just winning — they’re about experience, development, sportsmanship and creating great memories on the mats.

📅 Saturday, 17 October 2026
📍 Bairnsdale, Victoria
🥋 Hosted by Steve Andrews

Bring the family, bring the team and make a day of it!

More information and entry details coming soon.

20/08/2026

The 29th is getting closer!

Our Women’s Self Defence Seminar is coming up, and there are only a few spots remaining.

If you’ve been thinking about coming along, now’s the time to get your spot secured. It’s a great opportunity to learn practical self-defence skills, build confidence and pick up some techniques that could genuinely make a difference.

29th August — don’t miss out!

Message us to secure your spot.

19/08/2026

Something new is coming to Gippsland.

Combat sports in our region are about more than just boxing.

There’s a whole community of athletes, coaches and gyms training in disciplines like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, MMA and more — and we want to give those sports a bigger platform.

The Gippsland Mat Sports League has been created to bring local gyms together, give athletes opportunities to develop and compete, and introduce more of Gippsland to the sports we love.

This first event is the beginning of something we hope can grow right here in our region.

And we are very excited to announce our first event Saturday October 17 at the Lucknow hall.

Proudly sponsored by Lindenow Farmers Home Hotel . Home of Victoria’s best Parma Award!

Big things have small beginnings.

More details coming soon.