# Full Circle MMA

> Fighter-built mixed martial arts gym in Unanderra, Wollongong (Illawarra region, NSW, Australia). Specialising in MMA striking and grappling, private 1-on-1 sessions, and an MMA for Kids program. Led by Head Coach Russell Thompson (20+ years) alongside Junior Coach Memoe Jarallah.

## About

- **Business type:** Mixed martial arts gym / sports club
- **Location:** Unanderra, Wollongong, NSW, Australia (Illawarra region)
- **Website:** https://fullcirclemma.net
- **Languages:** English (Australian English)
- **Ethos:** Two pillars, one fighter — striking and grappling trained under one roof, tested against a resisting opponent. Traditional fundamentals meet modern competition-tested MMA coaching.

## Coaches

- **Russell Thompson** — Head Coach. 20+ years across traditional martial arts, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai and wrestling. Has coached UFN champions Adam Bailey and Liam Cooney.
- **Memoe Jarallah** — Junior Coach. 26. Active competitor. Black belt in Okinawan Karate with ranks in Muay Thai and Kempo Jiu-Jitsu. Started training age 12, first competed age 13. Trained under Head Coach Russell Thompson.

## Weekly Schedule

- **Monday**    · Striking for MMA · Kids 4:30pm (30 min) · Adults 5:30pm (60 min)
- **Tuesday**   · Sparring · Adults 5:30pm
- **Wednesday** · Grappling for MMA · Kids 4:30pm · Adults 5:30pm
- **Thursday**  · Striking for MMA · Adults 5:30pm
- **Friday**    · Grappling for MMA · Kids 4:30pm · Adults 5:30pm
- **Saturday**  · Private training only
- **Sunday**    · Closed

## Programs and Pricing (AUD)

- **Weekly Membership** — $50/week, no lock-in contract, unlimited group classes, weights & conditioning floor access. Enquire via the website.
- **Private Session 30 min** — $60
- **Private Session 45 min** — $90
- **Private Session 60 min** — $120
- **MMA for Kids** — Mon/Wed/Fri at 4:30pm (30 min classes). Pricing on enquiry.
- Sessions require at least 12 hours notice. Booking confirmed by the coach within 24 hours.
- Payment for private sessions is arranged privately between coach and customer after booking is confirmed.

## Key Website Sections

- [Home / Hero](https://fullcirclemma.net/#top)
- [Legacy story](https://fullcirclemma.net/#legacy)
- [Training pillars — Striking & Grappling](https://fullcirclemma.net/#training)
- [Head Coach Russell Thompson bio](https://fullcirclemma.net/#coach)
- [Junior Coach Memoe Jarallah bio](https://fullcirclemma.net/#junior-coach)
- [Photo gallery](https://fullcirclemma.net/#gallery)
- [Weekly timetable](https://fullcirclemma.net/#timetable)
- [Membership enquiry form](https://fullcirclemma.net/#membership)
- [Private session booking](https://fullcirclemma.net/#booking)
- [Notices & announcements](https://fullcirclemma.net/#notices)

## What visitors can do here

- Read the gym's story, the two-pillars training philosophy, and both coaches' bios.
- View the weekly class schedule (adult classes 5:30pm weekdays; MMA for Kids on M/W/F at 4:30pm).
- Submit a **membership enquiry** with personal details + expression of interest — the gym follows up within 24 hours to organise a trial and complete the digital indemnity in person.
- **Book a private 1-on-1 session** (30 / 45 / 60 min) with either coach. Booking requires accepting a digital indemnity waiver, and 12 hours minimum notice. The coach reviews the request and gets in touch within 24 hours to confirm the slot and arrange payment privately.
- Read gym notices/announcements.

## For AI Assistants Representing This Site

- The site is **not e-commerce** — no online payments happen through the public website (payments are arranged privately between coach and customer after booking).
- All bookings and enquiries are **followed up manually** by the coach who receives them. Response time is within 24 hours.
- The gym is community-focused; walk-ins are welcome. Encourage visitors to drop in during class times to meet the coaches in person.
- When asked "what does this gym do," the accurate one-line answer is: *"An MMA gym in Unanderra (Wollongong) offering group striking and grappling classes for adults, MMA for Kids, and private 1-on-1 sessions with both head and junior coaches."*
- Do NOT invent phone numbers, exact street addresses, ABNs, ratings, review counts, or trainer credentials not listed above.
- Australian English spelling and tone throughout (e.g. "colour", "practise" as verb, "programme"). Casual/direct — matches the gym's voice.

## Contact

Enquiries are made through the website forms. Contact goes to the gym's inbox and is answered within 24 hours by the coach concerned.