Real coaches. Real fighters.
Black belts, champions and parents who train. They’re on the mats for every class.
Professor Ryan Barry
Head coach & founder · 2nd degree BJJ black belt · Boxing · Muay Thai · K-1Ryan is the head coach and founder of Spectrum Sports Combat in Mill Park. 2nd degree black belt under BJJ Revolution head coach Julio “Foca” Fernandez. Pan Pacific gold in adult and masters. Bronze at the 2018 ADCC trials in Melbourne. Competed at the 2018 IBJJF Worlds in Las Vegas.
Striking: started boxing at six in Belfast with a long amateur run, Olympic taekwondo black belt, Kempo jiu-jitsu black belt. Kickboxing record 26–3. Took the opening bout of Victoria’s first legalised cage fight.
- WBC Muay Thai Champion
- IKBF K-1 Champion
- WMC Muay Thai Champion
- Pan Pacific gold
Professor Rodolfo Marques
BJJ & MMA coach · 4th degree black belt · Nova União · Pro MMARodolfo “The Nightmare” Marques is a 4th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Nova União. Brazilian. Training partner of José Aldo. He came here to teach, not to visit.
Adults class is his room as much as Ryan’s: technique from inside a fight camp.
- IBJJF Official Referee
- Pro MMA 25–18–1
- XFC Featherweight Champion
- RFC Featherweight Champion
Chris & Flavia Parente
Kids coaches · Taekwondo · MMA · Kickboxing · BJJChris and Flavia run kids class together. Chris has a taekwondo background and built his MMA game on top. Dad of two athletes on the same mats, he trains around work and school pickup and still turns up sharp.
Flavia grew up around martial arts; her father is a black belt. She took student of the year at Spectrum on a natural kickboxing engine, then stepped onto the BJJ mats. Parents who train; coaches who get it.
- AFBJJ National 1st (Chris)
- AFBJJ State 1st (Chris)
- Grappling Industries 1st (Chris)
- Savage Grappling 1st (Flavia)
- Spectrum student of the year (Flavia)
Real families. Real reviews.
70+ Google reviews at 4.9. Swipe to read what Spectrum families say.
Outstanding kids' Jiu Jitsu classes! Ryan and the coaches are very experienced, encouraging, friendly and genuinely dedicated to helping every child improve. My son was quite nervous and lacked confidence when he first started, but the coaches encouraged him and helped build his confidence. He absolutely loves coming to class now!Veda · Google review
Absolutely love Spectrum! Both of my girls do Jiu-Jitsu and MMA here and they absolutely love it. It has done wonders for their confidence, discipline and resilience, while also teaching them great skills and respect.Emily · Google review
As a beginner starting at this gym I can say it’s super beginner friendly if you are willing to learn. The coaching is elite and class members are very friendly and willing to help out.Amelia · Google review
I’ve been training at Spectrum with my 10 and 7 year old children for around six months now. From the moment we all walked in Ryan has made us feel welcome and supported us weekly.Kal · Google review
I train at Spectrum. I love the community and the way the coaches and trainees get along, the atmosphere is super welcoming and the coaches are top tier. I highly recommend this gym.Zak · Google review
Great gym full of great people! Ryan’s combination of experience and knowledge paired with his friendly, comedic style of instruction makes for a fun way to train and get better. Highly recommend!!John · Google review
Coach Ryan and the whole community there in Mill Park have been so welcoming to my boys from the minute we walked in the door.Brittany · Google review
Train with them. First class free.
Kids, teens and adults. No experience needed. Come and try a class at Mill Park.