TWIMA Leadership Intake | The World Institute of Martial Arts, Joondalup

At TWIMA, leadership is not about rank or status, but instead is about service, responsibility and growth, providing the opportunity to deepen your own martial arts understanding and grow in our community.

Our values — the Seven Principles of Bushido

Yu Courage · Rei Respect · Gi Justice · Jin Compassion · Makoto Honesty · Meiyo Honour · Chugi Loyalty

Leadership is where these stop being words on a wall and become something you are responsible for showing other people.

Who can apply

Aged 11 and over, blue belt or above — or your instructor puts your name forward.

Rank is the doorway, not the decision. Selection comes down to demonstrated character, commitment and readiness — not belt level or age alone.

Instructor's pick — if you are under blue belt and an instructor has nominated you, you are eligible. Put their name on your application.

Aged 11+: Junior Leadership sits alongside Young Leaders. No upper age limit.
Wednesdays, 5–6pm: The weekly Leadership class. Attendance is the commitment that makes the rest work.
One class a week: Supported on the mat, in a class at least one level below your own. We work out which class together at induction.
Events, when you can: Gradings, birthday parties, holiday programs, community events.

Two steps in

Step one takes a minute and commits you to nothing. Step two is the real application, and it should take some thought.

Step 1

Register your interest

About 60 seconds · no commitment

Tell us you want to be considered. We send you the full application, the class times, and an answer to whatever you want to ask first.

Name, age, current rank
Parent or guardian contact if under 18
Anything you want to ask us

Step 2

Full application

About 15 minutes · closes Wed 30 Sep 2026

Your case for the spot. There is no right answer — we are reading for you. Be specific and be honest.

Why you want this, and what leadership means to you
What you have already shown that says you are ready
The classes and events you can commit to
Parent or guardian sign-off if under 18

Start the application

How selection works

01 · Written application

Read by an instructor who knows you and your training.

02 · Instructor review

Character, commitment and readiness — assessed against the class support the floor actually needs.

03 · Trial class

You take part of a class under supervision. This is the part that decides it.

04 · Decision

Accepted, waitlisted, or not this intake. Everyone gets an answer and a reason.

September dates

Fri 25 Sep: Adult & staff leadership training Invitation onlyCoaching skills, culture leadership and mentoring. The adults who will mentor Cohort 1 are trained before the juniors are selected.
Wed 30 Sep: Junior applications closePaper forms to reception, or submit online. Nothing accepted after this date — the next intake opens later.
Early Oct: Trial classes & interviewsScheduled individually. We work around WA school holidays where we can.
October: Cohort 1 placed into classesMentoring and practical coaching begins. Attendance and progression tracked from day one.

Full application

Section 2 is the part that matters. Write it in your own words — we read for honesty and specificity, not polish, and a parent-written answer is obvious from ten paces. Closes Wednesday 30 September 2026.

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Section 1 — Applicant details

Full name Age

Age bracket Program, style and current rank

Email Phone number

Parent or guardian name Parent or guardian contact

Nominated by an instructor? If yes, who

Under blue belt? A nomination is what makes you eligible — name the instructor here.

Section 2 — Why you deserve this spot Why do you want to join the Leadership Team, and what does leadership mean to you? Who has inspired you? What is it about them? What have you already shown — in training or in life — that says you are ready for this? What will you gain, and what will TWIMA and its students gain from you?

Section 3 — Commitment Can you attend the weekly Leadership class — Wednesdays, 5pm–6pm? Could you commit to being at the dojo earlier, or for more classes than you do now? What does an average week look like for you? School, sport, work, anything that takes your time.

You will need one class a week where you are at least one level above the students you support — we work out which class together at induction.

Which TWIMA events are you interested in supporting?

Gradings Birthday parties Holiday programs Community events

Availability notes

Section 4 — Declaration

Before you ask

Is this an automatic upgrade?

No. Places are limited every intake and every applicant is reviewed on their own merits. Applying is not being accepted.

My child is under blue belt.

Then they need an instructor's nomination. Ask any instructor — if they see it, they will put the name forward.

What if we miss a week?

Tell us. Shift work and FIFO rosters are normal here — what we need is the conversation, not perfect attendance.

Is leadership the same as being an instructor?

No. Leadership is service, responsibility and growth. It is the pathway an instructor comes from, not the job itself.

Can adults apply?

The Friday adult and staff session is by invitation this intake. If you want to be considered, speak to Graham directly.