Community values, whanau focused, authentic
F16 Gym Muay Thai is a community-focused, whanau-oriented, and authentic Muay Thai kickboxing gym located in Hamilton East. We are dedicated to training fighters in the ring and nurturing good men and women outside the ring.
Head trainer Shannon "F16" Forrester
◆ Former Pro WMTC World ranking No. 6 (World Muay Thai Council)
◆ Commonwealth Champion
◆ South Pacific Champion
◆ Australian Champion and
◆ two- time World Title contender
◆ 100+ fights on international circuit
◆ trained in Thailand, Japan, Netherlands & Gold Coast,
◆ Australian Institute Fitness Cert of Fitness,
◆ Level 4 Personal Trainer Certificate,
◆ Diploma Youth Work,
◆ Level 3 Health & Community Care (Disability).
MuayThai Coach Sandy Heilig
◆ Former WKBF Queensland Champion
◆ Founder Quandamooka Cup "You are worth fighting for" Global suicide prevention campaigns & charity fight shows
◆ Trained under most of Australia's and Thailand's most decorated & esteemed trainers.
◆ 30+ fights in Australia & Thailand
◆ Level 4 Personal Trainer Certificate,
◆ Certified Muay Thai Coach WMO Thailand
◆ Muay Thai Clinch Specialist
Our gym is a place where all are welcome to be motivated and challenged to become better in and out of the gym. We provide a welcoming environment for people of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced fighters.
“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.”
— Muhammad Ali