Muay Thai

Muay Thai is the traditional combat sport of Thailand , also known as the Art of the Eight Limbs. Muay Thai is an especially versatile, straightforward martial art where the hands, shins, elbows and knees are all used extensively. Almost all techniques in Muay Thai use the entire body movement, rotating the hip with each kick, punch, and block. The rotation of the hips and intensive focus on core muscles is very distinctive and is what sets Muay Thai apart from other styles of martial arts. MMA is proud to be one of the first schools to introduce the sport in Victoria . Head Instructor Shihan George Kolovos has been traveling to Thailand to train and develop his traditional style for over 10 years, combining this with 30 years of karate teaching experience makes him one of the leading instructors in Australia . George was awarded Instructor of the Year by the Blitz Hall of Fame 2002. The Ministry of Thailand Education Department has recognised George's efforts to spread Muay Thai in Australia and presented him with an affiliation certificate for his knowledge of Thai boxing.

George Kolovos is a member of the World Muay Thai Council Oceania (WMC), Australia 's authoritive body on Muay Thai, with more than 90 countries registered worldwide. George is also a member of I.S.S in Thailand , a gym for professional fighters run by Sifu McGuiness, where the majority of K1 fighters train. George holds certificate IV in Sports Coaching Assessment with Victorian Qualifications Authority. All of these accreditations combine to make George a leader in the Australian Muay Thai industry.

MMA has and continues to bring Muay Thai instructors and fighters from Thailand to reinforce the traditional training and culture we provide. You can be sure you will be taught to the highest level with over 20 classes a week.

Train to keep fit.

MMA offers the best way of getting fit through this exciting, high cardio, Muay Thai training. Attending classes regularly will have you fitter than ever and toned-up in no time. On top of this you will also find your reflexes and co-ordination developing to a higher level. The classes are very casual, not as strict as traditional martial arts, and have a fun, friendly atmosphere. However our instructors are there to motivate and encourage you to achieve your best results. We offer comprehensive training including working with Thai pads, focus mitts and punching bags. Our classes are strictly non contact. Specific sparring classes, with light to medium contact, are provided for those wishing to compete in Muay Thai. These prospective fighters are trained separately in preparation for events.

Grading System

George has formulated a grading syllabus, starting at white singlet and allowing you to work your way up to instructor level, black singlet. For those training purely for fitness it also provides motivation and assessment of your progress. For those wishing to forge a career in the industry, your training can also be incorporated as part of Australian Nationally Recognised Training Authority program in Sports Coaching, Certificates III (SRS30303), IV (SRS40203) or a Diploma (SRS50203).

Novice Fight Night

These are Interclub sparring events where all our affiliated gyms have a chance to come together as fighters and spectators. Those who participate, gain fighting experience in a controlled environment. Fighters are matched up with maximum 3kg weight difference. Everyone is provided with complete padded protection including, head guards, chest guards, shin pads, 16oz gloves and fighters need to bring their own mouth and groin guards. By keeping the sparring to 80% you are able to learn a lot during the 3 x 1½min rounds. The Novice Fight Night is held 4 times a year with up to 20 fights, giving everyone the opportunity to take part with a minimum chance of getting hurt. Participants have a great time and consider this a major achievement, the culmination of lots of hard training.

Brute Force

Taking competition to another level, George introduced the Brute Force Challenge Series in 2004 to Melbourne . This allowed him to bring first class Muaythai fighters from right around the country as well as from overseas to Melbourne, giving Melbournians the opportunity to see world class Muaythai fighting right on their own doorstep. Currently these events are held 3 times a year and there is no doubt that as their popularity increases they will become a main feature of the Victorian sporting events calendar.

Rhino, trainer from Thailand with over 100 fights, trained and teached in Melbourne location from August to October 2006

Dont miss out on this rare opportunity to train with Rhino or trainers like him.