FAVOURITE QUOTE
Such is life
– Ned Kelly
Mr Stephen Erceg
KIDS FMA Instructor
CURRENT RANKS
2nd Degree Black Belt
Wilkes Martial Arts and Fitness Academy
Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Active UFC Flyweight: Rank 8
- Former Australian Champion Flyweight Eternal MMA
- Former 57kg Amateur State MMA Champion – WKA
- Former 57kg Professional State MMA Champion – ISKA
- Blue Belt State Champion: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Purple Belt State Champion: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Wrestling National Champion
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Senior First Aid and CPR
- Working with Children Check
TRAINING CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Fought for a Flyweight World title
- Competed and Madison Square Garden
Record:
Professional MMA: 12W, 3L
Professional Muay Thai: 1W, 0L
Amateur MMA: 7W, 1L
Amateur Muay Thai: 2W, 1L
MORE ABOUT ME
My name is Stephen and I started training at Wilkes Martial Arts in 2008. I decided to start because I saw a UFC event where Brock Lesnar got submitted by Frank Mir. At this point I realised I wanted to train in mixed martial arts.
When I arrived at Wilkes Martial Arts it was very different from what I expected – it wasn’t this “tough guy” gym, it was an approachable family environment where people of all ages and interests could train.
As a coach I emphasise technical proficiency and fundamentals over flashy techniques. I enjoy creating a light hearted atmosphere when training as it can break the tension for newer students that can find martial arts quite intimidating.
