Following the Australian Nationals (July 4–5), NSW Wrestling will be keeping the mats down at the venue for an additional 3 days to host a training camp.

This is a great opportunity to stay on the mats while the wrestling community is gathered in one place, getting in rounds with wrestlers from all over Australia and some visiting from overseas.

Please note that due to mat space limitations, we have to limit the number of attendees at the camp. We expect to reach capacity at the camp quickly and highly recommend to register early and ASAP to not miss out. 

How to Register

REGISTER HERE

When you are registering for the National competition, simply add "Training Camp" as an extra division before you check out.

Schedule

Dates: July 6, 7, & 8 (Monday – Wednesday) We plan to run two sessions per day.

• Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Note: The advised times are our current estimate and not boked in ! Session times are subject to change, but we will inform all participants closer to the date!

Who Can Join?

The camp is open to all age groups. Participants will be split into separate training groups during the sessions. We ask that the participants be at least at Intermediate and competitive level. Participants must compete in the National Championship events as  this training camp is not ideal for non-competitive wrestlers/

• Juniors Group
• Seniors Group

The Coaching Team

We are lucky to have a diverse group of coaches from Australia and Japan joining us for this camp. Between them, they carry years of experience at the Olympic and World levels, and they’re here to share the technical details and training habits that helped them get there. This is an unprecedented opportunity to train and learn from some of the best wrestlers in the world, all in the same room ! 

Jayden Lawrence

Jayden is fresh off competing at the Paris Olympics. As one of our Australian National Coaches, he is deeply familiar with the local wrestling scene and knows what it takes to transition from domestic success to the international stage.

• Achievements: Paris Olympian, Oceania Champion, Commonwealth Games Bronze.

Miyu Yamamoto

It’s a privilege to have Miyu on the mats with us. She has spent years at the top of the wrestling world, including winning three World Championship titles. She brings a very high level of poise and experience to the room. Outside wrestling, Miyu is also a veteran and succesful MMA fighter.

• Achievements: 3x World Championships Gold, World Championships Silver, Asian Championships Gold

Tayla Ford

Also returning from the Paris Olympic Games, Tayla serves as an Australian National Coach. Originally from New Zealand, she has been a consistent presence on international competitions for years and brings a great technical perspective to our coaching staff.

• Achievements: Paris Olympian, Oceania Champion, 2x Commonwealth Games Bronze.

Tsuchika Shimoyamada

Tsuchika is our NSW Wrestling Head Coach and stays highly active on the international circuit, currently ranked 5th in the world in Greco-Roman. He is a technical specialist who focuses on the fine details that make a difference in high-level matches.

• Achievements: Asian Champion, Japan National Champion, Oceania Champion.

Uka Nasanburmaa

Originally from Mongolia and now based in Australia, Uka serves as our Women’s State Coach for NSW. She has competed at the highest levels, including the Rio Olympics, and her experience helps our athletes understand the grit required for world-level competition. 

• Achievements: World Silver & Bronze Medalist, Asian Gold, Rio Olympian.

Amin Yoshida

Amin joins us from Japan, where he is a head coach at the Ichikawa Koshti Club, a program known for producing top-tier youth talent that has produced some of the super stars of freestyle wrestling. He’s traveled here with a group of his students to share their training style and build connections between our programs. 

Ryota Koshiba

Ryota is a head coach at Tosu Tech, one of the top high school wrestling programs in Japan. He is highly skilled in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman, and his coaching style focuses on clean technique and the high level techniques that Japan is famous for.

Cost & Registration

• Total Cost: $150 (Includes all 3 days / 6 sessions)
• Transparency: NSW Wrestling has worked hard to keep the cost to an absolute minimum. This is a non-profit effort; all entry fees go directly toward covering the venue booking for the 3 days (which has been pretty expensive ! )  and to cover the coaching expenses.

Important Notes

• Meals & Accommodation: These are self-arranged. Please ensure you have organized your own stay and have food/water ready for the breaks between sessions.

Note: Please keep an eye on the Smoothcomp page as some details might change in the following weeks.