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 including Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Amsterdam, PNG, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Adelaide.
◆ Extensive training 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).
Co-trainers
Our classes are co-led by experienced fighters from our gym, who each bring a different strength and focus.
"A person of honour will put an argument to rest.
Only the stupid want to pick a fight."
- The Bible. (Proverbs 20:3)