About Us
The MWA, currently run by the Abdo brothers, has been formed to help boost the level of wrestling within Australia. With over 30 years of experience collectively, both Ali and Bill have reached the pinnacle of their sport. Both were exposed to the sport by their father at the tender age of 5 & 6 respectively. It was not until they reached the age of 9-10 that they began to take part in formal classes. In their earlier years they found themselves meeting one another in finals of local, state and national competitions. As teeanagers they moved into seperate divisions and won National titles back-to-back throughout their schoolboy and junior years.
MWA currently runs group classes as well as private sessions of which have been rapidly growing over the past year for different reasons. Most classes consist of students who learn wrestling to compliment their Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ) and those competing in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Wrestling is a great way for any mixed martial artist to improve his or her takedowns and takedown defense, to build strength and endurance, and to ultimately build confidence through the ability to dictate where the fight takes place.
About Us
The MWA, currently run by the Abdo brothers, has been formed to help boost the level of wrestling within Australia. With over 30 years of experience collectively, both Ali and Bill have reached the pinnacle of their sport. Both were exposed to the sport by their father at the tender age of 5 & 6 respectively. It was not until they reached the age of 9-10 that they began to take part in formal classes. In their earlier years they found themselves meeting one another in finals of local, state and national competitions. As teeanagers they moved into seperate divisions and won National titles back-to-back throughout their schoolboy and junior years.
MWA currently runs group classes as well as private sessions of which have been rapidly growing over the past year for different reasons. Most classes consist of students who learn wrestling to compliment their Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ) and those competing in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Wrestling is a great way for any mixed martial artist to improve his or her takedowns and takedown defense, to build strength and endurance, and to ultimately build confidence through the ability to dictate where the fight takes place.
Ali
A three-time Olympian (2000, 2004 & 2008), first competed for Australia as 17 year old at the Junior World Championships in Las Vagas in 1998. Has since been a member of the National team competing at numerous international competitions including world championships.
Oustide of wrestling Ali works as a full-time Osteopath (refer to injury management page) in private practice, treating people from all walks of life including many athletes from various sporting backgrounds.
Bill
A promising wrestler in his earlier years, Bill was sidelined in his mid-teenage years due to injury and eventually work comittments. His passion and desire for the the sport he once lived for and breathed was re-ignited allowing him to win State and National titles. His persistence and dedication landed him a spot on the National team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Along with his training commitments Bill works full-time as an IT specialist in the CBD.
Anthony Haweil
Anthony Haweil is a highly skilled and experienced wrestler and coach, renowned for his dedication and success in the sport. With years of hands-on experience, he has built a reputation as one of the most talented and well-rounded athletes in Australian wrestling. Anthony has consistently demonstrated excellence in the sport, securing first place at the Victorian Championships multiple times, solidifying his position as a top competitor in the region.
His competitive journey extends beyond state-level achievements. Anthony has represented Australia on multiple occasions at Oceania Championships, showcasing his ability to perform at the highest levels of international wrestling. His extensive experience at national and international competitions has equipped him with a wealth of knowledge, which he now passes on as a coach at the Melbourne Wrestling Academy.
Instructors
Ali
A three-time Olympian (2000, 2004 & 2008), first competed for Australia as 17 year old at the Junior World Championships in Las Vagas in 1998. Has since been a member of the National team competing at numerous international competitions including world championships.
Oustide of wrestling Ali works as a full-time Osteopath (refer to injury management page) in private practice, treating people from all walks of life including many athletes from various sporting backgrounds.
Bill
A promising wrestler in his earlier years, Bill was sidelined in his mid-teenage years due to injury and eventually work comittments. His passion and desire for the the sport he once lived for and breathed was re-ignited allowing him to win State and National titles. His persistence and dedication landed him a spot on the National team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Along with his training commitments Bill works full-time as an IT specialist in the CBD.
Anthony Haweil
Anthony Haweil is a highly skilled and experienced wrestler and coach, renowned for his dedication and success in the sport. With years of hands-on experience, he has built a reputation as one of the most talented and well-rounded athletes in Australian wrestling. Anthony has consistently demonstrated excellence in the sport, securing first place at the Victorian Championships multiple times, solidifying his position as a top competitor in the region.
His competitive journey extends beyond state-level achievements. Anthony has represented Australia on multiple occasions at Oceania Championships, showcasing his ability to perform at the highest levels of international wrestling. His extensive experience at national and international competitions has equipped him with a wealth of knowledge, which he now passes on as a coach at the Melbourne Wrestling Academy.
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