Congratulations for getting through the chilly month of July.
There's more to look forward to in August.
Let's spill the sauce!
LET'S REWIND
Fights & Results
July 5th
Andre Costa
Andre used his application of the left kick and clinching to secure the win. After getting caught in the middle range in the first round, Andre adapted well to either staying long or clinching to shut down his opponent and it worked to a tee.
Brad Grima
Brad put on a strong performance, mixing it up with solid combinations and plenty of forward pressure. While the clinch presented a bit of a challenge, he kept his drive and composure, going the distance with a full three-round effort.
Charlie Fowler
Charlie had a great debut, showing composure, picking his shots well, and finishing exchanges with hands to kicks. Despite pre-fight nerves, he found his rhythm in the ring. Nice work!
David Nguyen
David displayed solid technique and style, but hesitated too much and got stuck waiting. A clear area to improve, and we’re looking forward to what’s next for him!
Grace Tozer
Grace took on a more experienced fighter and gave everything she had. Even under pressure, she tried her best to listen to the corner and stayed engaged. Amazing heart and effort!
Harley Robinson
Harley earned a win in his first fight with steady forward pressure and strong defence against body and leg kicks. He had success in the clinch and could have even used it more, but overall a great performance!
Huy Du
Huy showed growth in composure and striking power, but trying to fight more controlled threw off his rhythm. Still, it's a step in the right direction and he had strong moments. We look forward to seeing what's next for Huy.
Jesse Kay
Jesse showed beautiful timing and control, using push kicks and switch kicks to pick off his opponent. Smart use of hands at mid-range and great execution overall!
Kallan Uong
Kallan displayed a sharp kicking game against a clinch-heavy fighter but struggled under close-range pressure. He just has to work on knowing how to stall and nullify the clinch, as well as constantly moving while striking.
Kerry Truong
Kerry showed great timing and composure, landing clean kicks. His opponent’s pressure was tough to manage, and it was a close fight that just didn’t swing his way.
Kyle Hopman
Kyle stepped in with a calm and confident presence, showing composure well beyond his experience level. He listened closely, adapted on the fly, and added his own style and finesse to every exchange. Very impressive!
Liana Do
Liana made her debut bringing relentless volume, especially with her kicks. She faced some challenges with her boxing defence and maintaining posture under pressure, but showed real grit, pushing through all three rounds. A strong debut effort and a solid foundation to build on!
Mason Camilleri
Mason faced a tough opponent and showed plenty of heart. He struggled to land high-scoring shots but gave it his all. Proud of the effort, we're excited to see him again in the next one!
Michael Tran
Michael did what was needed -dominated with push kicks and clinch work, shutting down his opponent’s boxing. Needs to improve clinch control, but overall a strong win with room to grow.
Mitch Cizmic
Mitch stayed composed, picking shots from the outside with well-timed kicks. Smartly avoided brawling with a heavy puncher and outscored by staying disciplined. Great foundation to build on.
Nick Ngo
Nick played a strong step-up kicking game against a retreating opponent. After struggling with range early, he adjusted well and started landing effectively. Nick fought twice this Kickstart, well done!
Sara Vasic
Sara adapted very well to an aggressive style kickboxer, finding great timing with her left kicks and teeps. Unfortunately the pressure finished most of the exchanges, but Sara did us all proud and showed some serious potential - fighting twice on the day and absolutely smashing her second bout, against an opponent that had a 25cm height advantage!
Ye Min Aung
Ye Min had some nice moments working his left kick against an experienced opponent. Unfortunately cardio eventually got the better of him - he will be back - better than ever!
Thank You
Volunteers
Adi
Allan
Angela
Brandy
Daniel
David
Eli
Gabe
Grace
Jason
Jayden
Jessica
Kevin
Lucas
Luke
Naomi
Ngan
Quang
Radu
Sang
Tristan
Victoria
Vinay
Vu
Yanni
Strike couldn't have pulled it off without you!
Together we raised
$4034
To Wor. Watthana in Thailand once again!– A gym that provides at-risk youth with a safe space to train, grow and build a better future through Muay Thai.
As well as Rescue Paws Thailand, They are a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation in Hua Hin that aims to improve the quality of life for animals through sterilisation, adoption and education.
MUAY THAI VIC
July 13th
Asad
Asad stepped into his amateur fight ready for war, starting strong and landing clean, powerful right hands. He listened well early, but after a nosebleed shook his confidence, it became harder to regain momentum. Though he had beaten this opponent before, this time the other fighter brought pressure — edging ahead in both striking and in the clinch. A tough fight with valuable lessons, and we know Asad will bounce back stronger.
Jonah
Jonah absolutely smashed it this MVI! He listened really well and executed with power, and his high kicks made a statement - especially the face teeps. He got a little tired in the last round, but continued to push through until the end, securing a unanimous win against a boy with almost 4 times the experience!!
HARDCORE PROMOTIONS
Jack
Jack delivered a standout performance in his pro debut bout. Despite Jack being knock downed twice in the 2nd, he held strong in a non-stop battle and knocked his opponent down with a hard head kick in the final second. The result was a draw after the ref decided he beat the count, but it was clear to everyone—we’re just getting started with Jack Allen.
Coach
Quang
CoachKevin
July 18th
Kevin is getting fitter and stronger with every fight, and it showed. His punches packed power, his defence was sharp, and that left kick left his opponent red and rattled. It was a tough match as his opponent pressed hard in the 3rd, but Kevin proved he was the better fighter and walked away with the win.
Coach Quang’s fight was action-packed and an exciting showcase of his signature style. He faced a tough opponent, but with sharp counter punches and impeccable timing, Quang stayed in control throughout the increasing pressure. Another well-earned win for Coach Quang!
CoachVinay
Vinay showcased the beautiful art of Muay Thai with impeccable timing and flawless execution. Whether it was a knee up close or a kick from range, he had an answer for everything—leaving his opponent overwhelmed and without solutions. A clear and well-deserved win for Coach Vinay.
WHAT'S COMING UP?
WARRIORS WAY
August 2nd
Eli
Lucas
MUAY THAI VIC
August 24th
Andre C
Luke O
Sang L
Vu N
THIS MONTH'S TOPICS
25th - 31st
WEEK 4
Leg Kicks
18th - 24th
WEEK 3
Elbows
11th - 17th
WEEK 2
Pad Holding
4th - 10th
WEEK 1
Catching Kicks
NEW CLASS INCOMING!
PAD HOLDING!
New Class Alert: Pad Holding Skills for Advanced Class Entry
Want to join our Advanced classes but struggling with freestyle pad holding?
Or maybe you're already there and know you could use a few solid tips?
This class is for you.
Our coaches will guide you through everything you need to feel confident holding pads,
sharpen your skills, and level up your training.
New Requirement:
To qualify for Advanced Classes, you must additionally complete
10 Pad Holding Classes within 3 months.
🗓 Class Times: TBA
Step up with confidence. We’ll help you get there.
MEMBER RECOGNITION
Most Attendance
of the month
Vu N
Our most attended member of July was Vu! Fresh off his debut on Muay Thai Victoria, Vu has been showing up day in, day out, grinding hard as he prepares for his second MVI fight. Whether he’s smashing pads or walking through the door, Vu brings the best energy - always smiling, always positive, and somehow always laughing at the admin girls’ not-so-funny jokes.
Star of the Month
He’s always walking in with a smile and brings such generosity to our community. Charlie also runs his own business, Tuned Charlie (check it out here), which has recently released a line of Muay Thai shorts that have become a full‑blown trend at Strike Studio we see members rocking them all the time! 🥊✨
Rianna Z
Congratulations to Rianna, our well-deserving Star of the Month! At 12 years old, she’s calm, respectful, and leads by quiet example... but when it’s time to train, she's a total weapon on the pads. Her technique has been improving rapidly, and we can't wait to see more. Awesome work, Rianna — we’re lucky to have you as part of our team!
MEMBER MILESTONES
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Jay Z
Jay has only been training with us for 8 months, but his dedication has been next level.
Jake recently made the jump from our kids class into the adult General classes because his strength meant he needed a bigger challenge!
Jake K
Nicholas V
Nicholas has been with us for just over 7 months! Nick’s always the last one hitting the bag after class and asking for advice from the coaches. We’re excited to see how far that drive takes him!
Tricia P
Tricia has been training with us for over a year now, and we’ve loved every minute of it. Tricia brings the vibe. Whether she’s throwing combos or cracking jokes, she makes the gym a brighter place to be.
Yanni J
Yanni has only been with us 2 years and wow! The dedication really shows. That's an average of 5 classes per week! Great work Yanni
Tina T
Tina has been part of our team for a long time. She's exceptional on pads and truly the Queen sweets! We're so lucky to have 5 years of her tasting her treats.
AUGUST BABIES
Aidan C
Alyshia L
Brad G
Coach Chris
Dhruv B
Daniel N
Huy D
Jordan D
Jack I
Kerry T
Keyhan K
Nicholas V
Oumer G
Raff C
Sara V
Sebastian T
Be sure to come to training to fulfill your birthday kicks
COACHES CORNER
Monthly tip from our Coaches
COMBO OF
THE MONTH
Practise these combos in the mirror, on the street, or wherever you do your shadow boxing
JAB
Throw out that jab to stun your opponent
UPWARD ELBOW
Step in to close the distance and throw that upward, lead elbow
REAR
KNEE
Finish that exchange with a strong rear knee to the torso...your next KO
UPDATES FROM RECEPTION
Gym Etiquette
Admin Updates
Advanced Members
Be sure to have the correct equipment when attending advanced class.
These Include:
-Mouthguard
-16oz Gloves
-Shin Guards
This is to ensure you and your partners safety as well as making things run smoother during classes
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AUGUST HOROSCOPES
♈ Aries
Lead with fire, but cool off by listening more in sparring.
♉ Taurus
Start strong—then shake up your routine for surprising results.
♊ Gemini
Bring your full energy, but stay focused when the tempo changes.
♋ Cancer
Be proud of your progress and stay open to new styles.
♌ Leo
It’s your season—train like it. Then surprise everyone by switching things up.
♍ Virgo
Get out of your head—trust your combos, then refine what’s not working.
♎ Libra
Start by showing up fully, then test a new edge—clinch, switch stance, go hard.
♏ Scorpio
Channel intensity into clean technique, then try letting go of control.
♐ Sagittarius
Set bold goals now, and later chase them in a whole new way.
♑ Capricorn
Lead by example early, then loosen your grip and play a little.
♒ Aquarius
Train your way—then challenge yourself by following someone else's lead.
♓ Pisces
Dream big, then surprise yourself by stepping out of your comfort zone.
