SCHOOL OF FREESTYLE MARTIAL ARTS

Perth's "School of Freestyle Martial Arts" is located on Government Road in Nedlands. Centrally located behind Karrakatta cemetery — there is plenty of parking available.

Operating since 2001, School of Freestyle Martial Arts has seen many local and out-of-area kids progress from Little Dragons to Black Belt. Some of the founding students now assist as instructors in the various classes — a testament to the sense of community built within the dojo.

Owner / Chief Instructor

KYOSHI GLEN PHILLIPS

ROKU DAN — 6th Dan Black Belt

Kyoshi Glen is passionate about martial arts and is honoured to be able to share his knowledge and experience with his students.

Kyoshi Glen began his martial arts training in 1998 and was awarded the title of Zen Do Kai Black Belt of the Year in 2001. In 2006 he was awarded Zen Do Kai Instructor of the Year.

Kyoshi Glen has been the owner and chief instructor at the School of Freestyle Martial Arts (Phillips Dojos) since 2001.

Glen holds the current rank of:

Rank: ROKU DAN, 6th Dan Black Belt in Zen Do Kai (now School Of Freestyle Martial Arts) — Title: Kyoshi
Rank: 4th Degree White/Red Arm Band in Muay Thai (Kickboxing) — Title: Mr Phillips
Rank: Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu —Title; Instructor under coach Justin Boylan under John Donohue
Rank: 2ND Degree in KRAV MAGA BJMA Title; Instructor

GLEN'S OTHER QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Competitive Fighter
Registered with WA Sports Commission as a trainer in Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Qualified Karate Instructor with the World Karate Association
Qualified Kickboxing Instructor with the World Kickboxing Association
State judge & referee (Qualified with WKA)
West Australian Zen Do Kai Black Belt of the Year — 2001
West Australian Zen Do Kai Instructor of the Year — 2006
Qualified First Aid Certificate Holder
Working with Children Check
Licenced Security Officer & Licenced Crowd Controller (1999–2002)
Private Body Guard & Driver

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Franchised as Allen's Martial Arts in Gingin — where the journey began.

2003

Moved to Nedlands Primary School, bringing martial arts closer to Perth's western suburbs.

2004

Opened the first dedicated dojo at 23 Government Road, Nedlands.

2006

Rebranded as Phillips Dojos. Shihan Glen awarded Zen Do Kai Instructor of the Year.

2014

Moved to current home at 14 Government Road, Nedlands — a larger, purpose-built facility.

2018

Rebranded as SOFMA — School of Freestyle Martial Arts. New identity, same family values.

TODAY

Still going strong with 25+ years of teaching, hundreds of students, and a dedicated team of instructors.

THE SOFMA FAMILY

Four specialised programs under one roof — each with its own identity and focus.

SOFMA

The core freestyle martial arts program for kids and adults. Defence-based training with traditional values.

LITTLE DRAGONS

Early learning program for our youngest warriors aged 4–6. Fun-focused introduction to martial arts.

SILVERBACKS

BJJ & MMA — "Tap or Snap"

Our grappling and mixed martial arts program. Ground fighting, submissions, and combat sport training.

SHADOW WARRIORS

Muay Thai

The striking arts. Muay Thai kickboxing with Sensei Roy — hands, elbows, knees, and feet.