Muay Thai
Muay Thai
at GMA
The art of eight limbs - fists, elbows, knees, and kicks combined into the world's most effective stand-up striking system. All levels. All ages. GMA Moolap.
The Art of Eight Limbs
Muay Thai is Thailand's national martial art and the world's most effective stand-up striking system. Where boxing uses two weapons (fists) and kickboxing uses four (fists and feet), Muay Thai uses eight - adding elbows and knees to create a complete striking art tested in real competition for centuries.
It is the striking foundation used by elite MMA fighters worldwide precisely because it works under pressure. It is also one of the most physically transformative training methods available - building coordination, cardio, strength, and mental toughness simultaneously.
At GMA, Muay Thai is taught in a structured, progressive environment - whether you are a complete beginner looking for the best workout of your life, or someone wanting to develop real striking capability.
Muay Thai gives you the best workout you have ever had - and by the time you realise that, you are already hooked on the technique.
- Lili Costa - Head Muay Thai Trainer - GMAJab, cross, hook, uppercut - boxing fundamentals with Muay Thai mechanics.
Roundhouse, teep, push kick - powerful leg strikes that keep opponents at distance.
Close-range devastating strikes - one of the most powerful weapons in all of martial arts.
Clinch-range power strikes - the signature weapon of Muay Thai.
The Muay Thai grappling range - control, off-balance, and attack in close quarters.
Blocks, parries, evasion and counters - the complete striking defensive system.
Muay Thai Is For Everyone
You do not need to be fit, experienced, or athletic to start. Muay Thai will build all of that. You just need to show up.
For teens and adults, Muay Thai delivers a complete physical and mental workout that is unlike anything else. It builds real fitness, real technique, and real confidence - fast.
- ✓No experience or fitness level required
- ✓Never too old - many students begin in their 40s and 50s
- ✓Best cardio workout available - every single class
- ✓Stress relief and mental reset
- ✓Real self-defence capability
- ✓Structured belt grading system - white to black belt
12 Benefits of Muay Thai Training
Students consistently report that Muay Thai changes them faster than almost any other training method. Here is why.
One of the highest cardio demands of any martial art. You will get fit fast.
A complete striking system that takes a lifetime to master - but weeks to start benefiting from.
Eight weapons tested under real pressure. Practical capability from your first class.
Built through genuine physical challenge. Muay Thai confidence is real and visible.
An hour of pad work clears your head better than almost anything else available.
Staying present under physical pressure. A skill that transfers directly into daily life.
Consistent structured training that builds habits and character.
GMA Muay Thai students train together, support each other, and look out for each other.
The physical and mental demand of Muay Thai training produces deep, quality sleep.
Armband grading gives you clear, visible milestones to work toward.
Combining punches, kicks, elbows and knees develops extraordinary body coordination.
Muay Thai is a complete full-body workout. Nothing is left untrained.
What Happens in Class?
Every GMA Muay Thai class is structured, progressive, and deliberately paced. You will always know what you are working on and why.
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1Warm-up and Shadow
Movement, footwork and shadow boxing to activate your body and mind.
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2Technique Focus
A specific technique or combination broken down and drilled progressively.
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3Pad Work
Partner pad rounds applying what you drilled - the heart of every Muay Thai class.
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4Conditioning
Targeted conditioning that builds the physical attributes Muay Thai demands.
Every Beginner Asks These
Perfect. Every person on our mats started exactly where you are. GMA Muay Thai is structured for beginners and scales with you as you improve.
Pad work - not sparring - is the primary training method at GMA. You will work hard and you will be safe. Contact sparring is introduced gradually and only when you are ready.
Muay Thai will make you fit. You do not need to be fit to start. Show up, work at your own pace, and the fitness follows. Every student says this.
Absolutely. Muay Thai is one of the most popular martial arts among women. Many of our most dedicated students are women. The training is structured and fully inclusive.
On your first class, just wear comfortable workout clothes. Gloves and wraps are available to borrow. Once you are training regularly, we can guide you on equipment.
Most students feel significantly more competent within 4-6 weeks of consistent training. The structured curriculum at GMA means you are always building on what you already know.
What Students Are Saying
I started Muay Thai at GMA with zero experience and zero fitness. Six months later I am the fittest I have ever been and I actually know how to throw a punch. Lili is an incredible coach - tough but encouraging.
As a woman I wasn't sure if Muay Thai was for me. Now I can't imagine not training. The community at GMA is supportive and welcoming. The pad rounds are the highlight of my week every week.
I have trained at a few gyms around Geelong. GMA is different. The instruction is technical, the environment is welcoming, and you leave every class feeling like you actually learned something. Highly recommend.
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